Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Management Information Systems Foundation

The Management Information Systems Foundation Certificate is designed for students who hold bachelor’s degrees in fields other than MIS who desire a background in MIS, but do not aspire to a master’s degree. Candidates are required to (1) complete a minimum of 18 semester hours of undergraduate MIS courses, (2) complete a minimum of 6 semester hours of approved related business courses, (3) complete a minimum of 15 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 hours at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and (4) meet other academic standards. This certificate program requires a maximum of 24 semester hours. A lower requirement may be available to students having completed required courses with appropriate grades prior to admission. Students who hold bachelor’s degrees in business, but not in MIS, are also encouraged to apply, and some of the requirements of (1) and (2) above may possibly be waived or reduced. Students must apply for the certificate and complete a Certificate Plan approved by the Director of Master’s Programs in the College of Business.