Certificate Programs

Three Certificate Programs are offered by the Business Administration Division.

Certificate in Personal Computers

The New York State approved Personal Computer Certificate Program is designed to provide a basic understanding of personal computers, including, but not limited to, operating systems, Microsoft productivity tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Internet access, and web page design. The courses may be taken individually or may be used in completion of the Certificate requirements. Six one-credit courses, with a grade of C or higher in each course, are required to earn the Certificate.

Summary of Requirements

Six credits in any of the following areas:

Certificate in Computer Information Systems (Computer Management)

The Computer Management Certificate Program is designed to provide a general understanding of computer-based systems within a business environment. Persons completing this program should be able to understand and effectively analyze and manage various aspects of information technology that are required in organizational settings.

A New York State approved Certificate will be earned when the following courses are completed with a 2.5 or higher grade point average. This certificate program is designed to assist beginning students as well as holders of a bachelor's degree in another discipline to enter the computer field. Holders of a bachelor's degree in a business discipline or those who have successfully completed some of the required courses at another accredited college may be able to transfer in some of the course requirements. (A minimum of 18 credits must be taken at Dominican College.)

The following six courses are required:

Any CI/MG as advised

Certificate in Computer Programming

The Computer Programming Certificate Program is designed to provide a general understanding of popular programming languages and an understanding of computer-based systems within a business environment. Persons completing this program are qualified as entry-level programmers.

A New York State approved Certificate will be earned when the following courses are completed with a 2.5 or higher grade point average. This certificate program is designed to assist beginning students as well as holders of a bachelor's degree in another discipline to enter the computer field. Holders of a bachelor's degree in a business discipline or those who have successfully completed some of the required courses at another accredited college may be able to transfer in some of the course requirements. (A minimum of 18 credits must be taken at Dominican College.)

The following eight courses are required:

Any three of the following courses, one of which must be an advanced programming course other than the one chosen above (9 credits):