Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems is designed for individuals who work with information technology (IT) departments, have clients or customers in technology fields, or who want a broad introduction to information systems. This nine-credit program is offered online and can be completed in 2 semesters if courses are taken concurrently or 3 semesters if courses are taken sequentially.

Certificate Details

• The program is designed to provide industry-specific knowledge relevant to conducting business in various technical environments.
• Students learn from the same faculty as on-campus students and earn the same certificate.
• The credits completed as part of this online certificate may be applied toward the computer information systems master's degree after formal admission per University transfer policies with a grade of B or better in each course.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems includes:

• CIS 570: Business Intelligence (3 credits)
• CIS 600A: Project Management: Information Technology (3 credits)
• CIS 601: Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration (3 credits)
• CIS 676: Information Technology Management (3 credits)
• Students must select 9 credits from the above courses.
• Admission to a business graduate program and/or additional coursework may be required to meet prerequisites.

Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in any field
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recent degree completed
• International applicants: minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores
• Additional requirements may include:
  • Academic performance explanation if GPA was lower than 3.0
  • Proof of English language proficiency for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English

Tuition and Fees

• The tuition fee is $867 per credit
• Learn more about financial aid and scholarships
• Tuition/fees are just part of the cost to attend CSU; learn more about the full Cost of Attendance

Application Dates

• Fall semester: July 31
• Spring semester: January 1

How to Apply

1. Review admission requirements
2. Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee
3. Request one official transcript from the institution where the bachelor’s degree was earned
4. Check the application status to ensure the application checklist is complete or to check on updates

Tuition Benefits

• Colorado residents are eligible for a 5% tuition benefit
• Active military, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses, and military dependents are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit
• Corporate partners may qualify for 10% off the cost of tuition
• Alumni of CSU Fort Collins are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit

Program Statistics

• 95% of CSU Online grad students secured plans related to their career
• 93% of grad students would choose CSU Online again
• $498M in research expenditures in FY23

Certificate Awarded

Upon completion of the program, students are awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems. The certificate will appear on the official University transcript upon admission to the program.