Information Systems Certificate
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
| 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 | |
| Overview of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Coding | ||
| Information Systems and Organizational Strategy | ||
| Information Systems Project and Change Management | ||
| 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.