Overview
The certificate in Information Systems is intented for those who do not wish to complete a Bachelors degree. The program requires only courses in computer science with a focus on applications and management. There are no liberal arts or natural science requirements for a certificate. This program is well-suited for those who already have a Bachelors degree.
Requirements
At least four of the courses must be completed at Siena College. The Computer Science courses may not be taken with the pass/fail option.
Six required courses
- CSIS-110 Introduction to Computer Science
- CSIS-112 Database Design and Applications for Business
- CSIS-114 Management Information Systems
- CSIS-116 Survey of Information Technology
- CSIS-120 Procedural Design and Programming
- CSIS-210 Data Structures
Two electives
- CSIS-200 Topics in Computer Science
- CSIS-201 Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory
- CSIS-220 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
- CSIS-225 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
- CSIS-350 Data Base Management
- CSIS-400 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
- CSIS-401 Advanced Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory
- CSIS-410 Software Engineering I
- CSIS-415 Software Engineering II
- MATH-270 Mathematical Statistics I OR
QBUS-200 Business Statistics I (but not both)
Note: The two electives must be choosen from the list of courses above.