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Certificate of Professional Achievement in Information Systems

Required Courses:

1. Database Systems (COMS W4111 )

2. One of the following:

Advanced Database Systems (COMS E6111)
Web Enhanced Information Management (COMS E6125)

3. One of the following:

Advanced Internet Services (COMS E6181)
Network Security (COMS W4180)
Operating Systems (COMS W4118)
Computer Networks (CSEE W4119)

4. One of the following:

Visual Information Systems (ELEN E6850)
Natural Language Processing (COMS W4705)


Certificate Program Requirements:

· 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student. Students currently in any degree program at Columbia University are not eligible for the Certificate Program through CVN.

· Minimum of 12 credit points

· Minimum GPA of 3.0

· Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.

Credits earned to fulfill the requirements of a Certificate Program may be applied toward an MS or PD degree in the same field of study, subject to the approval of an Academic Advisor. However, students must apply for admission to the University and meet all admissions requirements. Entry into and completion of a Certificate Program does not ensure acceptance into an MS or PD program.


In order to apply for acceptance into a Certificate Program, please visit the link below:

Certificate Application and Instructions Page