Digital Business Innovation, Certificate
It is increasingly important for all business professionals to understand the nature of digital technologies and platforms. Broad technology skills, familiarity with managing technology projects, and understanding business requirements for technology platforms are essential skills valued by all corporations.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Digital Business Innovation undergraduate certificate description
The certificate program in digital business innovation provides you with a broad overview of today's digital information systems. You are exposed to modern tools for transforming business processes, maintaining digital presence and developing analytical insights.
When you complete the program, you are well suited for the business landscape, phenomenally transformed in recent years by digital innovations.
Why earn a digital business innovation undergraduate certificate at ASU?
This certificate gives you practical digital business skills, whatever your technical background. Instead of emphasizing software engineering or advanced programming, you focus on applying artificial intelligence and digital technologies to solve real business challenges, improve organizational performance and drive innovation.
You can get involved beyond the classroom through more than 50 business clubs and organizations connected to the W. P. Carey School of Business, including the Department of Information Systems Club. You can also tap into study abroad opportunities and the broader Phoenix metro business ecosystem.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in digital business innovation requires 18 credit hours with 12 upper division credit hours. To earn the certificate, students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or higher. |
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CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology
(QTRS)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CIS 235 Introduction to Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CIS 300 Web Design and Development
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CIS 308 Advanced Excel in Business
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CIS 311 Business Agile Project Management
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CIS 312 Business Mobile Commerce and Monetization
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Enrollment requirements
The certificate in digital business innovation is open to all majors.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Here are the admission and application details
Paying for college
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Careers this digital business innovation undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates who have combined the certificate in digital innovation with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers. They often decide to pursue employment in management, marketing, sales or communication.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Department of Information Systems
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BAC 601
wpcareyis@asu.edu
480-965-3252
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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