There is an increasing need for information systems specialists in the New York metropolitan area; articles about the shortage of qualified individuals appear regularly. This certificate program enables interested students to explore the field of information systems before committing to a master’s degree, or to incorporate information systems principles into their career. The Pace University Information Systems Department has designed a six-course sequence to accomplish these objectives.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses
IS 613	Database Management Systems	3
IS 617	Information Systems Principles	3
IS 623	Information Systems Design and Development	3
IS 632	Business Data Communications	3
Elective Courses
Select one of the following:		3
IT 603	Overview of Information Security
IS 612	Introduction to Coding
IS 620	Information Systems and Organizational Strategy
IS 637	Information Systems Project and Change Management
IS 639	Information Systems Planning and Policy
Total Credits		15

Any student who wishes to pursue an MS in Information Systems after satisfactorily completing the certificate requirements will be sufficiently prepared to matriculate, provided all other admission requirements are satisfied.

Gainful Employment Disclosure for students in an approved non-degree certificate program.