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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management

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EDP 302894

Prepare yourself for a new career in the IT field. Our rigorous curriculum combines theory and practice to give you a balanced mix of skills and powerful tools to build a successful career in information management, systems analysis, computer programming or computer consulting. Upon successful completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management (ISM), you are able to define, manage and execute a systems approach to the business environment; write computer programs; and design database systems. This professional certificate is based on a wide variety of core courses and electives. Join our email list to stay informed about this certificate.

Courses

The table contains the required courses for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management, as well as the terms they are typically available for enrollment.

4–8 Required Courses, 10 Semester Units (150 Hours of Instruction)

Core Courses Course Number Units/ CEU Classroom Online
Introduction to Information Systems Analysis and Design X422 3 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Advanced Business Systems Analysis X423 3 Fall
Spring		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking X433 2   Fall
Spring
Summer
Managing the Software Development Life Cycle X458.4 1 Fall  
Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems X409.1 2 Fall
Spring
Summer		  
Concepts of Relational Database Management Systems X408 3 Fall
Spring		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Software Project Management X433 2 Spring  
Software Quality Assurance Methodologies: Practices in the Software Industry X449.3 2 Fall  
Software Requirements Analysis X438.1 1 Spring  
UNIX/Linux System Fundamentals X426.1A 2 Fall
Spring
Summer		  
UNIX/Linux System Administration Programming: Shell, C and Perl X426.1B 2 Spring  
Using the UNIX Operating System X415 3   Fall
Spring
Summer
See a Complete List of Electives For This Certificate Course Number Units/ CEU Classroom Online

Course availability is subject to change. Courses offered in both online and classroom environments are interchangeable, and you may choose either format.

To enroll, click on a course title above and choose a section.

Note: Classroom students with F-1 visa status should contact International Student Services at intl_students@unex.berkeley.edu before enrolling in online courses.

You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management.

Core Courses

A minimum of 6 of the 10 semester units required must be taken from the Core Course list above. You can choose to take all 10 semester units in the Core Courses list to fulfill the certificate requirements.

Electives

If you choose not to take all 10 semester units in the core courses list, you must take elective courses to fulfill the certificate requirements. Limit one course in each of the elective categories below.

Online or Classroom Format

The professional certificate is available in both classroom and online formats. You can take courses online, in class or a combination of both. Choose the format that works for your schedule. Find out more about online learning at Extension.

Who Will Benefit

This certificate is intended for post-baccalaureate software programmers, engineers, scientists and business analysts who not only wish to solidify their skills in information systems but also want to gain a competitive advantage in their job searches for companies with substantial software infrastructure. The program is also suitable for technically inclined adults who wish to change their career paths, such as switching from desktop help desk services to IT server and backbone operations.

Prerequisites for Admission

A bachelor's degree is necessary for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management. You will need to provide the following documents prior to registration: a copy of your bachelor's degree; an official transcript of courses taken for your degree; and, if the degree was awarded outside the United States, a credential evaluation report. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you have the ability and willingness to install Linux and other programming environments for Java, C, Perl, PHP and others, as needed to complete assignments in class.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum consists of 4–8 required courses (depending on specific courses taken) for a total of 10 semester units (150 hours of instruction). At least 6 semester units of the 10 required must come from the core courses list. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate application fee.

All coursework must be completed within three years of registering for the certificate. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion. For more information, please see the completion requirements and the substitutions, waivers and transfer credit policies.

How to Register for a Professional Certificate

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management (ISM), submit the online registration form with your credit card information or complete the mail-in registration form. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

You should register for the certificate before you complete your second course in the curriculum.

Evidence of a bachelor's degree is required of all new applicants. Once enrolled in the certificate, please have official transcripts sent to:

Stephen Chang
Technology and Engineering Programs
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Ave., Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000

In addition to the registration form, the following additional documents must be submitted prior to applying:

Note: If you have an international degree, you are also required to obtain a credential evaluation report from World Education Services.

A credential evaluation report will determine whether or not the international degree is equivalent to a four-year baccalaureate degree in the United States.

Please note that the application form will be denied or put on hold until the above documents are received and approved by the academic department.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated cost of $3,600 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Contact Information

Please also refer to our Frequently Asked Questions. To contact the department office, send an email to course@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.

For details about online courses, send an email to online@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-7343.

Additional Information

If you are planning to take UNIX/Linux and/or database courses, it is recommended to have a preconfigured laptop or desktop computer with a combination of database software, Microsoft Windows and UNIX/Linux. You should also have administrator/root user privileges and a willingness to install software on your laptop or desktop computer.

Advisory Board

Michael Clancy
Senior Lecturer
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
UC Berkeley

Hari Hirani
Vice President of Engineering
Nayna Networks

Vallinayagam Nallaperumal
Co-Founder
Calibrainz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.