Certificate Programs

Certificate in Management Information Systems
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Certificate in Operations Research

Certificate in Management Information Systems

Computer-based systems are increasingly important to the survival and success of organizations. Information system technology is evolving very rapidly and has become important in the office and the factory in addition to its traditional role in transaction-processing applications. The M.I.S. Certificate program is designed to enable practicing managers to acquire or refresh knowledge and skills in this vital area. The program has proved valuable not only to general managers but also to specialists in accounting, management information systems, finance, health care, marketing, personnel, production and strategic planning.

Recognizing the diversity of needs and skills of practicing managers, we tailor a program of study for each individual student to take the fullest advantage of the person's capabilities and to ensure that the program meets the individual's unique goals and requirements.

To receive the M.I.S. Certificate, three requirements must be satisfied:

Completion of five courses in Management Information and Decision Systems selected by the student with approval of the program director.
Maintenance of a B (3.0) grade point average throughout all coursework.
Completion of all graduation requirements within four years.
A student who fails to meet either of the last two requirements may be requested to withdraw from the program.

Students enrolled in the M.I.S. Certificate program who wish to take coursework outside the M.I.S. area must have the written approval of the program director. Such coursework is limited to a maximum of two courses.

Requests for application materials and all correspondence, transcripts and documents supportive of the application should be sent to:

Admissions Office
Weatherhead School of Management
310 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 368-2030

Specific questions concerning the M.I.S. Certificate program should be directed to the program director:

Professor Miles Kennedy
Weatherhead School of Management
698 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 368-2094

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

The Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management is designed for practicing managers and leaders in human service, fine and performing arts, cultural, educational, community development, religious and other nonprofit organizations who aspire to top-level executive positions.

CNM students must satisfactorily complete five approved courses (13-15 hours) and a practicum (required, but without academic credit). Admission criteria include a demonstrated ability to master graduate-level course work, experience and familiarity with nonprofit organizations, and leadership potential for executive-level management.

For additional information concerning the CNM program (including scholarship information), contact:

Stuart Mendel
Director of Graduate Programs
450 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
(216) 368-8566

Certificate in Operations Research

This program is designed for students who seek a basic introduction to operations research methods without having to satisfy the formal requirements of the M.S. degree. Emphasis is on the development and analysis of quantitative models as a scientific basis for decision making in the design and operation of complex systems.

To receive the certificate, a student must successfully complete a program of five of the basic courses taught by the Department of Operations Research, selected in consultation with the student's adviser. OPRE 409 and either OPRE 401 or OPMT 410 should be included unless waived. Credits acquired in all applicable courses with a grade of B or better may be applied towards the fulfillment of requirements for the MS degree in Management Science, following admission to the degree program.

Refer to the Operations Research Bulletin of Graduate Programs, available from the Department of Operations Research, for more detailed information.

For application information, call or write:

Admissions Officer
Department of Operations Research
Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
(216) 368-3845

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