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Management Information Systems Certificates

Increase Your Specialization

Enhance or refine your skills through one of five University of Houston-Clear Lake certificates available through the Management Information Systems Certificate program. The programs are designed for busy professionals in the aerospace, information technology and related industries who cannot commit to a full graduate degree program. They include the following: 

  • Business Applications Development
  • Business Computer Networking and Security
  • Business Database Development and Administration
  • Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology
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Prepare for the Future

Your certificate from UHCL's College of Business will bring you approximately one-third of the way through the full graduate degree program. Completing your certificate demonstrates to employers that you possess a strong commitment to a specific area of specialization. When you're ready to finish your master's degree, you'll find achieving your certificate is a confidence booster that will help you to transition more successfully into completing a full course of graduate studies.


Admission Requirements

Ready to submit your application to University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Business? Make sure you have what it takes as you begin the admissions process.


Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Management Information Systems Certificates


Cost Information

Start your college budget today with a look at possible costs for your degree from the UHCL College of Business.

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Graduate Deadlines
  • Fall
    New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
    Returning UHCL Students - August 15
  • Spring
    New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
    Returning UHCL Students - January 15
  • Summer
    New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
    Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.


  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • Summer*

    Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

AACSB Accredited The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.


Management Information Systems Certificates Faculty

Gokhan Gercek
Gokhan Gercek

Gokhan Gercek

Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3178
Email: Gercek@UHCL.edu
Office: S3202

Gokhan Gercek Faculty Bio

Charitha Hettiarchchi
Charitha Hettiarachchi

Charitha Hettiarachchi

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3203
Email: hettiarachchi@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.03

Charitha Hettiarachchi Faculty Bio

Jian Lin

Jian Lin

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3167
Email: linjian@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 7

Jian Lin Faculty Bio

Naveed Saleem
Naveed Saleem

Naveed Saleem

Department Chair and Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3202
Email: saleem@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 5

Naveed Saleem Faculty Bio

Douglas Steel
Douglas Steel

Douglas Steel

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3189
Email: steel@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 11

Douglas Steel Faculty Bio

Nanfei Sun

Nanfei Sun

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3190
Email: sun@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.12

Nanfei Sun Faculty Bio

Michael Yu-Chi Wu

Michael Yu-Chi Wu

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3169
Email: wum@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.2

Michael Yu-Chi Wu Faculty Bio