Management Information Systems Certificate of Graduate Study

Management Information Systems Certificate of Graduate Study

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Earn a Management Information Systems Certificate

The Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) courses offered by Rowan University’s Rohrer College of Business (RCB):

  • will train you to utilize information and technology resources to develop business solutions and manage technology-related projects in a world of rapidly advancing technological innovation;
  • are a valuable stand-alone credential on your way to earning a master’s degree;
  • are ideal for those who have not yet taken the Graduate Admission Test (GMAT) as the GMAT is not required for admission to the COGS program; and
  • are fully transferrable into the MBA program at Rowan in the future to satisfy a Management Information Systems (MIS) area of concentration.

Stand Out in Your Field

A COGS in Management Information Systems (MIS) enhances the skill set of current managers or those seeking employment in technologies, systems, or information security roles. Learn to use technology to increase effectiveness in project management, daily operations, computer information systems design, and implementation. Gaining experience and working toward mastery in MIS prepares you to leverage an organization for the maximum benefit in marketability, profitability, productivity, and efficiency.

Students will gain experience:

  • dealing with technological issues, such as systems security, encryption, and e-commerce payment mechanisms;
  • understanding the role humans play in developing technology-based solutions; and
  • learning to manage technology-related projects as well as how to aggregate and disseminate information systems data. 

The need for experts in information systems management is currently skyrocketing in every industry and sector, from retail to health care to air travel and airports to financial services and manufacturing.

Career goals might include positions such as:

  • business intelligence analyst;
  • systems developer;
  • information technology consultant;
  • project manager;
  • computer systems analyst;
  • business application developer; and
  • other IT/IS jobs.

Why Choose a COGS?

A COGS pathway makes it possible to immediately focus on a specialized area of interest strategically tailored for your next career move or the next step in your education. The admissions process for a COGS is more streamlined than for a full degree, allowing a simpler entry point to explore graduate studies.

Pursuing a Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) can contribute to your earning a promotion or higher pay, expand your responsibilities in your current role, and make your resume stand out.

Gain expertise you can add to your repertoire and resume now. Elevate your strategic and critical-thinking dexterity, revitalize your skill set, improve your leadership and management potential, and give your work performance more agility and depth.

Curriculum

Discover how to lead organizations to reach maximum benefits from a person-first technology perspective. Grow skill sets in project management, business solutions, information utilization, technological resources, database management, and investing in personnel, equipment, and business processes in a world of rapidly changing technology.

A Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) at Rowan’s Rohrer College of Business requires completion of 10.5 graduate-level credits made up of 4 courses: one required course and three electives. Find out more about Management Information Systems course offerings below.

  • 4 Courses / 10.5 Credits
  • Foundation Courses: No
  • Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: No 

Note: To allow for some flexibility and exploration of emerging topics in business, academic departments may choose to run special topics courses in place of the below standard offerings for this COGS. The below courses for this COGS are typically offered each year, but might be distributed across semesters, so students should expect that it will take more than one semester to complete all coursework. Typically, one course for this COGS is offered each Fall and Spring semester, with the potential for a Summer semester course offering.

Required Course—Course Code, Title and Description

MIS 02501 - Information Systems for Managers

MIS 02501 - Information Systems for Managers (1.5 credits)

  • Information systems and technology are pervasive in business today. This course is designed to improve students’ understanding of information systems and technology resources as well as learning how these critical resources should be optimally deployed to achieve an organization’s strategic objectives. The primary focus of the course is the strategic and managerial applications of technology, which is not left solely to technical specialists; it is the responsibility of all managers.

Elective Courses—Course Codes, Titles and Descriptions

MIS 02515 - Electronic Commerce

MIS 02515 - Electronic Commerce (3 credits)

  • This course will introduce students to electronic business. It will cover such diverse issues as: e-commerce payment mechanisms, encryption and authentication of data, web assurance, electronic data interchange, legal issues on the web, and web marketing. There will also be a lab component that will provide students with exposure to and practice in web page design and creation.
MIS 02522 - Systems Analysis and Design

MIS 02522 - Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)

  • This course explains the methodology and techniques in analysis and design of computer information systems. The systems analyst, the architect of information systems, is a liaison between user and programmer. The roles and responsibilities of the systems analyst are emphasized at all stages of the systems development life cycle.
MIS 02525 - Project Management

MIS 02525 - Project Management (3 credits)

  • In this course, students will learn the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as put forward by the professional association, the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students will not only study the various phases and documents involved in project management, they will also gain experience creating each of the documents for a given project.
MIS 02530 - Information Security for Managers

MIS 02530 - Information Security for Managers (3 credits)

  • This course is designed to provide students an overview of the strategies and skills required to develop and manage an Information Security Program. The course focuses primarily on information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management. Students will gain the skills needed to establish information security strategies, build and manage an information security program, prepare for and respond to security incidents and business continuity planning.
MIS 02538 - Database Design

MIS 02538 - Database Design (3 credits)

  • This course explores the fundamentals of designing a database. It emphasizes the relational model; however, the course also explores the hierarchical and network models. Additionally, the course covers such topics as data insertion, modification, and extraction using SQL. CASE tools and database management tools will be employed.

MIS 02599 - Special Topics in Management Information Systems

MIS 02599 – Special Topics in Management Information Systems (3 credits)

  • Students will study advanced-level topics in Management Information Systems. The exact topics to be covered will change over time. Contact the MBA office or the Management and MIS Department for details.

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Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for a Certificate of Graduate Study in Management Information Systems (MIS). Further action or materials may be required. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or to indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Rowan Global Application Form
  • $65 (U.S.) nonrefundable 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
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives
    • Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

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