Management Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement

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JJC Program Code: CO251

ICCB Program Code: CIOS 0026

The Management Information Systems CAC at JJC prepares students for an outstanding career in Management Information Systems (MIS). MIS professionals collect and analyze data in various formats. The field of management information systems involves applying computer technology, quantitative techniques, and administrative skills to the information processing requirements of organizations. MIS combines computer technology with management decision-making methods to analyze, design, implement, and manage computerized information systems in an organizational environment.

This Certificate program provides extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Office applications. The capstone course of the degree (CIS 235) offers the opportunity to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications and earn an Associate designation from Microsoft. A new Expert Certification will be added to the curriculum. These highly recognized certification is sought after by companies and corporations. As with any technical career, continual update of skills is highly encouraged. In addition, we encourage students to continue the educational development by continuing with their education after graduation from JJC.

Major Core Requirements: 30 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 30 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

The following schedule is based on full-time enrollment. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.

Program Prerequisites: MATH 127 or higher

First Semester

Second Semester

CIS 213 - Electronic Spreadsheet Software
CIS 226 - Advanced Microsoft Office
CIS 235 - Microsoft certification Prep
CIS 240 - Management Information Systems
CIS 250 - Systems Analysis and Design
Department will take CIS 135 as prerequisite for CIS 250

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

For more information or to schedule an advising appointent contact: Susan Bell, sbell@jjc.edu 815-280-2228

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: William O’Connor	Name: Ram Raghuraman	Name: Ram Raghuraman
Email: woconnor@jjc.edu	Email: rraghura@jjc.edu	Email: rraghura@jjc.edu
Phone: (815) 280-2404	Phone: (815) 280-2334	Phone: (815) 280-2334