Computer Science: Information Systems Certification

Overview

The computer science curriculum at Columbia places equal emphasis on theoretical computer science and mathematics and on experimental computer technology.

The Certification of Professional Achievement in Information Systems is designed for students who wish to deepen their fundamental knowledge at the graduate level by completing four (4) specified courses in the Computer Science Department.

  • Degree Level: Certificate
  • Delivery: Fully Online
  • Total Credits: 12
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Qualifying Exam: GRE Not Required
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Admissions

Applicants to the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must submit official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary colleges/universities, three (3) letters of recommendation, personal-professional statement, resume, and the $150 application fee.

Completion Requirements

Candidates for the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must complete the program of study as defined by the appropriate department. Program requirements for completion of these Certification Programs are listed below:

  • Four (4) graduate-level classes all earned through CVN as a non-degree student
  • Minimum of 12 credit points
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Completion of program within two (2) calendar years

Course List

  • Database Systems (COMS W4111)
  • One of the following:
    • Database System Implementation (COMS W4112)
    • Advanced Database Systems (COMS E6111)
    • Web Enhanced Information Management (COMS E6125)
  • One of the following:
    • Advanced Internet Services (COMS E6181)
    • Network Security (COMS W4180) Operating Systems (COMS W4118)
    • Computer Networks (CSEE W4119)
    • Visual Interfaces to Computers (COMS W4735)
  • One of the following:
    • Visual Information Systems (ELEN E6850)
    • Natural Language Processing (COMS W4705)