Information Systems Management Certificate Online

Diversify your resume and learn how to manage and lead organizations while effectively overseeing IT projects with an Information Systems Management Certificate from ESU online.

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Program Overview

Accelerate your professional growth with an online Information Systems Management Certificate

Enhance your ability to successfully leverage data and information so you can help your organization streamline systems and strategically scale with the online Information Systems Management Certificate course from Emporia State University. Gain a deeper understanding of the technological forces that drive business while developing career-ready expertise in such areas as systems analysis, database management, and information technology. Explore real-world business challenges with a focus on IT project management techniques while strengthening your communication, problem-solving, and management skills.

ESU’s 100% online certificate programs are AACSB-accredited and offer pay-by-the-course tuition. Complete the program in less time than it takes to earn your master’s degree knowing hours may be credited toward ESU online graduate programs.

Here are just a few of the topics you will cover in this online certificate program:

  • Reviewing major information system design concepts
  • Analyzing a business and identifying its information technology requirements
  • Learning and practicing concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools, and perspectives essential for successfully developing information systems
  • Evaluating the impact of IT on business strategies, capabilities, structures, and models
  • Analyzing and evaluating the types, components, and characteristics of IS
  • Reviewing major information system design concepts
  • Analyzing a business and identifying its information technology requirements
  • Learning and practicing concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools, and perspectives essential for successfully developing information systems
  • Evaluating the impact of IT on business strategies, capabilities, structures, and models
  • Analyzing and evaluating the types, components, and characteristics of IS

This AACSB-accredited program prepares you for information systems management careers such as:

  • Software Developer or Engineer
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Systems Engineer
  • Security Analyst
  • Network/Systems Administrator
  • IT Project Manager
  • Software Developer or Engineer
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Systems Engineer
  • Security Analyst
  • Network/Systems Administrator
  • IT Project Manager

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$4,356* Total Tuition
As few as 6 months Duration
12 Credit Hours

Accreditation

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The Emporia State University School of Business and Technology is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).

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Tuition

Explore the value of your online Information Systems Management Certificate program

ESU strives to offer the best educational value to our students. Tuition for the Information Systems Management Certificate online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition breakdown:

$4,356* Total Tuition
$363 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

Choose a start date and secure your spot

The Information Systems Management Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.

7 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment Due
Fall 2024, Session II10/15/2410/1/2410/4/2410/8/2410/11/24
Spring 2025, Session I1/13/251/2/251/5/251/6/251/9/25
Spring 2025, Session II3/10/252/24/252/27/253/3/253/6/25
Summer 2025, Session I5/12/254/28/255/1/255/5/255/8/25
Summer 2025, Session II6/30/256/16/256/19/256/23/256/26/25

Now enrolling:

1/2/25 Apply Date
1/13/25 Class Starts

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Admissions

Review admission requirements for the online information systems management courses

To apply for the online Information Systems Management Certificate program, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution.

Admission Requirements:

  • $50 graduate school application fee
  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended

Information Systems Management Certificate Online Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher (4.0 system) cumulative or in the last 60 semester hours of study
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:

Emporia State University
Graduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801


Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.

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Courses

Take a closer look at the online Information Systems Management Certificate coursework

The Information Systems Management Certificate online curriculum is comprised of 4 courses (12 credit hours).

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will present project management techniques, potential problems and overall decision-making associated with software-development projects. Specific topics will address planning, organizing, scheduling and controlling information technology projects, current tools and techniques, and the roles and responsibilities of project managers.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of SDLC. Emphasis is placed on the tools and techniques that a project leader and systems analyst uses to analyze, design, document, and manage information systems projects. The traditional structured approach to systems analysis is explained. Hands-on assignments are used to provide students with opportunities to apply communication and problem- solving skills and to formulate solutions that address scenarios faced by systems analysts in the business world.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of advanced database concepts including data modeling, normalization, data warehousing, big data, and data security. This course also focuses on to explore various database models including object-orientated model, client-server models, cloudbased model, and NoSQL model as well as to apply these concepts to solve business problems.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is study of the management of information technology as it is practiced in organizations today. Traditional organizations are moving toward a more interconnected or networked business environment. A major focus will be understanding the role and use of complex technology in the support of individual, workgroup, enterprise, inter-enterprise and international computing. A background in information technology is required.

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