Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

Align technology initiatives with business goals and emerge as a strategic leader

Organizations are swamped with data they collect and store as part of their everyday operations. Businesses of all kinds seek individuals who are well-versed in leveraging information systems to help them streamline and enhance business processes using the most relevant and up-to-date technology. 

The Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems (BIS) is designed to offer focused and practical exploration of BIS, equipping you with the ability to assess and determine the requirements of an application for business use. Students are immersed in real-world scenarios through practical projects, case studies, and interactive learning experiences. 

Every credit earned in this certificate can later be applied toward the CSU College of Business’s online or on-campus Master of Computer Information Systems after formal admission per the University transfer policies. Successful completion of the certificate does not guarantee degree program admission.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems is offered by the College of Business's Department of Computer Information Systems. The certificate can be completed in two semesters if courses are taken concurrently, or three semesters if taken sequentially.

Certificate at a Glance
Delivery:	Online
Length:	Can be completed in 2-3 semesters
Tuition:	$893 per credit for 2026-2027
Credits:	9^‡
Certificate awarded:	Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.

What You'll Learn:

Foundational knowledge of the field of Business Intelligence, including its impacts, capabilities and role in decision-making.
Hands-on experience with relevant and popular BI technologies and vendors shaping the industry.
What it takes to manage a project from start to finish, as well as the strategic role and management of technology and projects.
The strategic value of enterprise systems and risks associated with business process integration.
Utilization of IT to automate, augment, and enhance business processes and delivery of the needed processes and information. 
Organizational decision-making and collaboration with business management.

Explore Courses — Choose 9 Credits

CIS 570 Business Intelligence (3 credits)

Business intelligence refers to the harnessing of vast data stores to solve problems, enhance decision-making and discover new opportunities. This course will focus on the concepts, techniques and technologies that managers can use to transform, analyze, mine, and view data for the purpose of deriving business value from it.

CIS 600A Project Management: Information Technology (3 credits)

Strategic role and management of technology and projects; students will apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques for project management solutions that are relevant in any discipline; balance competing project stakeholder requirements for quality, scope, time, cost, and personnel issues. Investigate the PMBOK & PMP/CAPM professional examinations; utilize management cases for analyzing project management issues and making project-related decisions.

CIS 601 Enterprise Computing & Systems Integration (3 credits)

This course serves as an introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The class examines an enterprise's business processes and challenges students to examine, analyze, and execute business processes using the SAP ERP simulation. The content is reinforced by the use of the SAP ERP simulation to support both strategic decisions and the day-to-day operations of a business through introductory, extended, and advanced versions of the simulation.

CIS 676 IT Management (3 credits)

This course examines IT management with emphasis on emerging technologies, business transformation, and IT operations. Students explore how information technology automates, augments, and enhances business processes while supporting effective information delivery. The course develops knowledge of IT-related organizational decision-making and strengthens collaboration between IT and business leaders. Students learn to evaluate technology strategies, align IT initiatives with organizational goals, and support business success through informed technology management.

Admissions, Deadlines and Financial Aid

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Fall
Admission Apply by July 31
Spring
Admission Apply by Jan 1