Enterprise Information Systems
Graduate Certificate
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Information Systems helps you build skills in using technology to support business goals. Designed for MBA students and working professionals, this program teaches you how to improve operations, manage data and design tech solutions. You’ll learn how to solve problems, lead projects and communicate clearly in both business and nonprofit settings. This certificate appears on your transcript and supports your career growth.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The graduate certificate in Enterprise Information Systems is designed to familiarize individuals from backgrounds other than IT with the application of business IT solutions and skills to begin or enhance a career in IT. This academic, post-baccalaureate certificate will be documented in a transcript and signal interest and preparation for pursuing jobs related to Enterprise Information Systems in business and nonprofit organizations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The ability to formulate business solutions that leverage information systems to achieve enterprise strategic objectives and facilitate efficient operations.
- The ability to formulate information systems driven solutions to improve, manage and innovate enterprise business processes.
- The ability to design, develop and implement information systems based solutions that incorporate emerging technological tools to address enterprise challenges and opportunities.
- The ability to communicate information systems based recommendations to address enterprise challenges and opportunities via oral and written presentations.
Admissions Information
The certificate is available to individuals who have a 4-year bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and basic knowledge of information systems provided by SF State’s ISYS 363 or BUS 782 course (or equivalent). All coursework required for the certificate must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and only courses completed with grades of C or better may be included to meet the certificate requirements.
We welcome applications from current matriculated San Francisco State University graduate students and non-matriculated post-baccalaureate domestic students interested in the study of Cybersecurity.
Current MBA, MSA or MSBA students are not required to apply for admissions into a graduate business certificate program. The requirements can be met while seeking the graduate business degree.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with deadlines in May and October.
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