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POST-BACHELOR CERTIFICATE IN

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

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KEEP IN MIND Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University

n Fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

n Offers B.S./B.A. degrees at the undergraduate level; master of business administration (M.B.A.), master of science in accounting (M.S.A.), master of science in taxation (M.S.T.) and doctor of philosophy in business administration (Ph.D.) at the graduate level; and a number of post-bachelor and graduate certificate programs

n �Maintains a $500,000 merit and need-based scholarship program

n Dedicated career support for business students and alumni through the school’s Career Planning and Placement Office

The post-baccalaureate certificate in information systems management is designed for individuals who want to update their skill set and desire advanced training in systems analysis and design, databases, web development tools, and other emerging technologies. Offered entirely online, our program provides instruction in project management, IT security, networking and ERP systems software, giving students the opportunity to develop technical and business skills pertinent to the development, implementation and maintenance of information systems in a variety of organizational settings.

Eligibility This program is available to students with a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a major in any area other than information systems, is acceptable.

Coursework Candidates for this certificate must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits in coursework. Students must earn at least 18 credits at Wayne State University. To receive the certificate, an overall minimum 2.5 grade point average must be maintained with a grade of C or better in each course.

CLASSES Required courses: Each course is three semester hours.

ISM 3630 .......................... Introduction to Business Information SystemsISM 5820 ....................Systems Analysis and Design ISM 5860 ...... Data Communications and NetworksISM 5992 ....................................Database SystemsISM 5994 ...Software Tools for Business Applications

Elective courses: Three elective courses are required. Each course is three semester hours.

ISM 4575 ....... Introduction to Corporate Computer Network and IT SecurityISM 5530 ............. Ethics in Information TechnologyISM 5560 ............................. Survey of E-commerceISM 5570 ............................................ Data MiningISM 5670 ............... Current Topics in Management Information SystemsISM 6997 ...................... Information Systems Policy and Management

ONLINEAll coursework toward the post-baccalaureate certificate in information systems management can be completed online in as little as two terms. Students who complete all requirements online are eligible for in-state tuition rates.

Students in the program also have access to the technology and advising resources available to all WSU students at our main campus in Midtown Detroit and at the WSU extension centers.

STARTING YOUR CAREERCareer growth in the information systems field is expected to be robust as organizations seek professionals with technical training. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov), demand for computer systems analysts is expected to grow 23 percent between 2012 and 2022, while for computer user support specialists, projections are at 19 percent for the same period. Median salary figures in Michigan for computer systems analysts in 2014 was $79,900 and for computer user support specialists was $44,910.* * National Center for O*NET Development. Quick Search.

O*NET OnLine. Retrieved January 28, 2016, from onetonline.org/find/quick?s=IT

Students should speak to an Ilitch School of Business Career Planning and Placement advisor for state-specific salary information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you graduated with a degree from Wayne State University, you will need to contact the Office of the Registrar to change your status to post-bachelor.

If you’ve received an undergraduate degree from another institution, then you must complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission form and a request that official transcripts be sent directly to the university’s Office of Admissions.

The Office of Undergraduate Student Services in the Mike Ilitch School of Business is responsible for credential evaluation, advising and certification for post-bachelor students. Advisors in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services issue an academic plan to post-bachelor students upon their admission to the program. The academic plan outlines the requirements for completing the post-bachelor program.

APPLY TODAY As you consider your future, you’re bound to have questions. To make an appointment or to speak to a business school advisor regarding the post-bachelor certificate in information systems management, please contact:

Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University Office of Undergraduate Student Services 5201 Cass Avenue, 200 Prentis Building Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-4505 businessinfo@wayne.edu