Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems
Overview
Duration
1 year (full time)
Required Credits
12
Location
UNLV campus
Five Reasons to Get a Graduate Certificate in MIS at UNLV:
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the IT field will grow at a rate of 11% in the next 10 years.
- In today’s interconnected world, expertise in information systems management is increasingly valued by organizations.
- Students develop an understanding of applications of technical systems in the workplace.
- Become prepared to use IT skills and apply them to support business processes.
- Become familiar with design, analysis, and development of information systems.
The Future Is Technology
Information is more than data points and statistics — it is a key part of a company’s IT operation. It covers hardware and software used to collect, process, store, and distribute information. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the IT field will grow at a rate of 11% in the next 10 years. There is a demand at the local, state, regional, and national level for individuals to be trained in the knowledge of computers, networks, and risk and security management.
In today’s interconnected world, expertise in the IT area is valuable. The certificate in MIS allows you to develop these skills and advance your career within this industry.
Admission Process
The Graduate Certificate in MIS program is open to graduates from all fields. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at an international college or university. Prospective students would complete an application in the Grad Rebel Gateway and submit all requested documents.
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems is an introductory method for those to try out the graduate program, without committing to the entire 36 credit hours. These are courses that are already offered as part of the Master of Science in MIS (MS MIS) program. The Certificate in MIS requires the completion of 12 credits, a subset of the MS MIS program requirements.There are three sub plans to choose from. They are Business Analysis and Development for Systems, Business Analytics, or an individual plan that you would design with the graduate coordinator. Courses are offered in person, hybrid, or online.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
August 1 – Domestic or permanent residence applicants
Spring Term:
November 15 – Domestic or permanent resident applicants
Note: International students are not eligible to apply to this certificate program unless they are enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or above at UNLV.
Faculty
The faculty at the Lee Business School are world-recognized experts in numerous business sectors, publish in top-tier internationally recognized academic journals, and are engaged in their respective communities.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
Information Systems is in every business and individuals with the technical to non-technical skill sets are needed to meet the demands of this industry. This is an ideal time to think about and get into cybersecurity, and education is the first step to do this.
Career Options
Graduates of the Certificate in MIS develop entry-level skills for careers in information systems. This program allows students to gain knowledge that can bridge the gap between an organization’s functional users and technical developers. Here are some of the positions you can expect to be employed as:
- IT security specialist
- Computer network architects
- Computer support specialists
- IT project managers
- Web developers
- Information security analysts
- Computer systems analysts
- Database administrators and architects
Program Advisors Contact
Lee Business School
Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology
Dr. Han Fen Hu
Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator for IS Programs
702-895-3796
han-fen.hu@unlv.edu
Prospective Student Contact
Lee Business School
Graduate Student Services
702-895-3655
LEEogss@unlv.edu
Catalog Information
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