University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems

The University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems is designed to develop skills and expertise in the area of computers and management information systems and provide a foundation for further studies.

This certificate will provide students with knowledge of management principles, techniques, and tools essential to the application of computers and information systems in the business environment. It will also prepare them as a business professional with sophisticated understanding of trends and issues related to information systems. Students will develop an understanding of the more technical aspects of information systems management, and how to align information systems with business goals.

Transfer Credit completed more than 10 years ago in the following disciplines at the senior (300/400) level will not receive credit: ACCT, MGSC, LGST, MKTG, FNCE and TAXX. If you are currently working in the field and provide evidence of work being completed, this restriction will be waived.

The University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems is offered by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business, 1.800.468.6531, or email.

 

Program Plans

Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.

Counselling Services offers an assessment website, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University." Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.

Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.

Program Structure
Total credits in the program	30
Required credits	21
Elective credits	9
Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University	15
Maximum Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) credits	6

General certificate regulations

Required Courses (21 credits)
ACCT 250	Accounting for Managers or	(3)
ACCT 253	Introductory Financial Accounting
ADMN 232	Introduction to Management	(3)
ADMN 233	Writing in Organizations	(3)
CMIS 245	Microcomputer Applications in Business (Windows)	(3)
CMIS 214	Custom Applications with Visual Basic	(3)
CMIS 351	Managing Information Systems	(3)
MGSC 301	Statistics for Business and Economics (I)	(3)

Elective Courses (9 credits)

1. Business and Administrative Studies (any level)

   (3)

2. Any 6 credits selected from the following:

CMIS 455	Accounting Information Systems	(3)
COMM 243	Interpersonal Communication	(3)
COMP 200	Introduction to Computing and Information Systems	(3)
COMP 268	Introduction to Computer Programming (Java)	(3)
COMP 361	Systems Analysis and Design	(3)
COMP 378	Introduction to Database Management	(3)
ECOM 320	Overview of e-Commerce	(3)
MKTG 396	Introduction to Marketing	(3)