University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems

Get a management perspective on using computers and information systems effectively in the business environment with Athabasca University’s online University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems.

You will gain a sophisticated understanding of relevant trends and issues, including how to align systems with business goals, and the more technical aspects of information systems management.

If you would prefer to focus only on Information Systems, you should consider the University Certificate in Computing and Information Systems.

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

• demonstrate skills and knowledge related to management principles, techniques and tools essential to the application of computers and information systems in the business environment.
• demonstrate an understanding in the role of a business professional with sophisticated understanding of trends and issues related to information systems, including how to align information systems with business goals, and the more technical aspects of information systems management.

Possible career options

• Computer Consultant
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Informatics Consultant
• Informatics Security Analyst
• Information Systems Business Analyst
• Information Systems Quality Assurance Analyst
• Information Technology (IT) Consultant
• Management Information Systems (MIS) Analyst
• Systems Auditor
• Systems Consultant
• Systems Security Analyst

• Completion of high school in an English-speaking country.
• Completion of 15 university credits from a recognized English-speaking university, or 1 year at a non-university post-secondary institution with an overall average of 75% (GPA of 3.0).

English is the language of instruction and communication in SCIS graduate programs.

Proficiency in English is an essential requirement for admission to SCIS graduate programs. Although working and studying online requires a different level of English language skills than does the classroom situation, students must nevertheless be able to communicate effectively with faculty, administration, and with other students.

For more information on the English Language Prociency Requirements for Graduate Studies please refer to the AU graduate calendar.

• Minimum score of 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Minimum score of 60% on the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL).
• Minimum score of 80 on the Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test.
• Minimum score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
• Minimum score of 213 on the computer- or paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with 4.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
• Minimum score of 80 with an essay score of 20 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT).
• Successful completion of AU’s English Language Proficiency Program with an overall average of 75% (GPA of 3.0).
• See the English Language Proficiency Requirements Policy for further details.

How to apply

You can apply to AU online, anytime. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee (and transfer credit evaluation fee, if applicable), you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.

• How to enrol in an undergraduate program

Make sure we get your transcripts if you want us to consider your previous post-secondary education for transfer credit.