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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management
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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, Minimum 6 Semester Units From Core Courses
10 Semester Units (150 Hours of Instruction)
| Core Courses | Course Number | Units/ CEU | Classroom | Online |
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| Introduction to Information Systems Analysis and Design | X422 | 3 | Fall Spring |
Fall Spring Summer |
| Applied Business Process and System Analysis | X423 | 3 | Fall |
Fall Spring Summer |
| Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking | X433 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
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| Managing the Software Development Life Cycle | X458.4 | 1 | Fall | |
| Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | X409.1 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
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| Concepts of Relational Database Management Systems | X408 | 3 | Spring | Fall Spring |
| Software Project Management | X434 | 2 | Spring | |
| Software Quality Assurance Methodologies: Practices in the Software Industry | X449.3 | 2 | Fall | |
| Software Requirements Analysis (offered future term) | X438.1 | 1 | ||
| UNIX/Linux System Fundamentals | X426.1A | 2 | Fall Spring |
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| UNIX/Linux System Administration Programming: Shell, C and Perl | X426.1B | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
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| 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 |
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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.
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.
- Any one 2-unit course in C or Java programming
- Any one 2-unit course in SQL or database technology
- Any one 1-unit programming course in Perl, Python or PHP
- Technical Communication I X465 (2 semester units, 30 hours)
- Managing Technical Documentation Projects X422 (1 semester unit, 15 hours)
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 required for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems and Management. Any major is acceptable for the bachelor's degree requirement. 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.
You should have convenient root user or administrator access to a robust computer and the ability to install software. You are expected to acquire and install or have access to the software as required for course assignments related to this certificate. Please refer to the software creator's website or technical support staff about equipment configuration requirements and software compatibility.
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 This 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. In addition to the registration form, the following documents must be submitted by mail:
- A note with your intention to register for the certificate and your contact information, including email and phone number
- Official transcript of baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or equivalent international degree
- A fax, scan or photocopy of your degree
All materials should be sent to:
Stephen Chang
Technology and Engineering Programs
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Ave., Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000
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. Of the credential evaluation reports available, we only accept the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) with the course-by-course analysis option selected (not document-by-document).
Mail the required admissions document to:
Stephen Chang
Technology and Engineering Programs
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Ave., Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000
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.
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Michael Clancy
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Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
UC Berkeley
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Vice President of Engineering
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