Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems

New Jersey Institute of Technology

With the use of technology on a constant rise, NJIT recognizes the demand for highly trained individuals to manage the influence of technology in organizations and the global market place. Who is suited for this program? The courses in the MIS certificate are focused on the strategic value of information in business. They sharpen the strategic focus of the MBA degree by highlighting the role of information management in gaining competitive advantage through improved business process management and enhanced business intelligence systems. Professionals who wish to take a leadership role in the management of information in organizations. MIS managers play a critical role in planning, building and maintaining the information systems that enable the global, networked organization. Open source web development through an intensive hands-on project, applying real-world problem-solving skills to meeting information systems requirements. Students will learn Web development principles, as well as professionally relevant skills including industry standards, conventions, and procedures within large-scale programming projects. Also covered are the communication tools, technologies, and practices that individuals use to coordinate and collaborate within the open source software development community. Understanding of the issues as well as hands-on experience in managing database systems as an essential organizational resource. Students will obtain a conceptual foundation of database design and explore the implications for organizational database usage. Students also will gain experience with enterprise database management systems, such as Oracle. Introduction of the design and management of enterprise-wide database systems.

Martin Tuchman School of Management