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Computer Information Systems: Analysis and Design

Note: The Certificate Program in Computer Information Systems (CIS) Certificate is closed to new enrollments and is being phased out. No further registrations into the Computer Information Systems certificate will be accepted. Related stand-alone courses in this area will continue to be offered from term to term. For all questions, call (510) 642-4151 or e-mail course@unex.berkeley.edu.

Please refer to the new Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management (ISM) as a replacement for the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Certificate.


Prepare yourself for a new career in the IT field. Expand your expertise and take your skills to the next level. Our rigorous curriculum combines theory and practice to give you a balanced mix of skills and the powerful tools you'll need to build a successful career in computer programming, systems analysis, or computer consulting. On successful completion you will be able to define, manage, and execute a systems approach to the business environment, write computer programs using C or Java, maximize the capability of the UNIX operating system, and design database and computer network systems.

Prerequisites/recommended background

This program is designed for business or nontechnical degree holders who want to enter the computer field and for professionals who want in-depth knowledge of information systems. You should be familiar with programming logic and design concepts. A bachelor's degree is desirable but not necessary.

Required courses

The new curriculum consists of seven required courses adding up to a minimum of 240 hours and 16 semester units of study. We recommend taking these courses in the following sequence: All coursework must be completed within three years of enrollment in the first required course. All courses must be taken for academic credit and for a grade. A cumulative 3.0 grade point average is required to earn the certificate; each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. A Certificate with Distinction is awarded to those who complete the program with a 3.5 grade point average or better.

Substitutions

Certificate candidates may substitute up to two courses taken at another institution for certificate requirements. Original transcripts and course descriptions are required, and UC Berkeley Extension must approve substitutions in writing. Contact the program office for guidelines.

Certificate program information

For information about course content, scheduling, and program requirements, please call (510) 642-4151 or e-mail .

On successful completion of all your courses, you are awarded a certificate from UC Berkeley Extension. Please e-mail .



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