Management Information Systems Certificate

Program code: MINF-CC

Locations: Naugatuck Valley, Quinebaug Valley

Program Description

The MIS certificate will introduce students to an overview of programming, database and various MIS classes that can be applied to various business environments. Courses are designed to offer students positions in industry, advancement of career and will also provide a solid foundation for continuation of a two-year associate degree in Computer Information Systems Technology.

Certificate Learning Outcomes

  1. Acquire a familiarization with terminology and structure of a programming language.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use software tools for program development.
  3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of relational database concepts.
  4. Preparedness to advance one’s career, or move on to more advanced study in MIS, CIS, or related fields.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
CIS 1001Introduction to Computers3
or CIS 1141 Introduction to Management Information Systems
Choose one of the following:3
CSC 1211
Java I
CSC 1205
Visual Basic
CSC 1203
Python Fundamentals
Choose one of the following:3
CIS 1211
Database Design I
CSC 2235
Introduction to Database Design
CSA 2112
Database Applications
Directed Electives
Choose three of the following:9-11
CIS 1103
Computer Ethics
CIS 1142
Information Systems in Organizations
CIS 1143
Project Management
CIS 2144
Systems Analysis and Design
CSA 1111
Spreadsheet Applications
CST 1111
Computer Hardware
CST 1221
Networking I
CYS 2111
Network Security
ACCT Elective - Any ACCT course
Total Credits18-20