Management of Information Systems Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS)


About the Program

The Management of Information Systems Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) will enhance a student’s preparedness to assume jobs in a world of rapidly changing technology by preparing them to develop business solutions through the use of information and technology resources. Students will be experienced in dealing with technological issues, understand the role of humans in developing technology-based solutions, and have demonstrated ability to manage technology-related projects. Students may also choose to begin earning their MBA by first completing the COGS in MIS. The certificate of graduate study is also ideal for those who have not yet taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) as GMAT scores are not a requirement for admission to the certificate program. Students who wish to later pursue a Rohrer College of Business MBA may have all COGS credits transferred into the MBA program.


Curriculum

Program Code: COG-MIS / Major Code: G131

The MIS Certificate of Graduate Study requires the completion of 12 semester hours (4 courses).

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 12)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Required Courses: 3 Semester Hours (s.h.)

Course Number Course Title Semester Hours
MIS 02500 Issues in Management Information Systems 3

Elective Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.)
Choose three (3) from the following options.

Course Number Course Title Semester Hours
MIS 02515 Electronic Commerce 3
MIS 02522 Systems Analysis and Design 3
MIS 02525 Project Management 3
MIS 02599 Special Topics in MIS 3
MIS 02538 Database Design 3

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the MIS Certificate of Graduate Study program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

  • CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA or at least 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates for the Management of Information Systems Certificate of Graduate Study program. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Entry Term & Module Start Date(s) Application Deadline(s)
Summer 2013 05/13/2013 04/01/2013
Fall 2013 Late Aug./Early Sept. 08/01/2013
Spring 2014 TBD 12/01/2013

Tuition & Costs

$630 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $711.90
(this rate applies to academic year 2012/2013 and is subject to change)

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