Program Requirements

Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Business Information Systems

The increasingly critical role of information systems within organizations has created a demand for graduates who are knowledgeable about both information systems and business. Students enrolled in the Certificates in Business Information Systems (CBIS) program choose a focus area in either Accounting Information Systems (AIS) or Management Information Systems (MIS). This certificate program provides students with an opportunity to gain expertise in business software applications and to develop in-depth knowledge of organizational information systems.

The AIS option provides students with the accounting and technical skills necessary for successful careers in accounting and accounting information systems in today’s technology-oriented marketplace. The MIS option includes a combination of applied and theoretical courses in business computer applications, programming, and information systems. This option equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively operate and manage in a high-tech environment.

In size and scope, the certificate is between a minor and a major. To be awarded an AIS or MIS certificate, students must complete the course requirements listed below and the SOU requirements for a BA or BS degree or the transfer equivalent. A majority of the credits must be taken at SOU. All courses taken for the certificate must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in all certificate courses.

Program Requirements

Program prerequisites include Business Computer Applications (BA 131), Accounting Information I, II (BA 211, 213), and Management Information Systems (BA 382).

Core Courses (12 credits)

Program prerequisites include Business Computer Applications (BA 131), Accounting Information I, II (BA 211, 213), and Management Information Systems (BA 382).

Focus Area Coursework (24 credits)

Program prerequisites include Business Computer Applications (BA 131), Accounting Information I, II (BA 211, 213), and Management Information Systems (BA 382).

Credits must be taken from one of the focus areas listed below.

Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

(24 credits)

Requirements (16 credits)

Electives (8 credits)

Management Information Systems (MIS)

(24 credits)

Requirements (12 credits)

Electives (12 credits) ²