In today’s information-driven society, people at all levels of an organization need access to data. Data helps us make decisions, supports our strategies, and provides valuable feedback. All of this information must be organized, stored, and protected—which means there’s an increasing demand for information systems professionals.

This flexible certificate program can be a stand-alone professional development opportunity or completed in preparation for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an information-related field.

CGS Difference

This certificate is offered in conjunction with Pitt’s School of Computing and Information.

Program Expectations

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Use scientific programming language to introduce information structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues
• Develop program modules using a current programming language
• Use the theories of data structures and programming language design

Credit Requirements

The information system design certificate requires eighteen credits, including five required courses and one elective. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better for all courses required for the program.

Prerequisites: Before applying to this program, students should have completed 1) a college algebra class and 2) an introductory informations systems course (e.g., INFSCI 0010 Introduction to Information, Systems, and Society), earning a C or better in both.

Required Courses: (15 Credits)

* Computer Science students may use CS 0401 Intermediate Programming using Java in lieu of INFSCI 0017 Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming.

Elective: (3 Credits)

Please Note: Requirements subject to change. Check with an academic advisor before registering.

If you have further questions about the Information System Design certificate, please contact Mel Watkins, CGS Academic Advisor.