Data Management Degree Program Specialization

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Data Management

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges, and professionals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are valued for their knowledge and skills.

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the fundamental areas of IT that are of critical importance in an increasingly specialized marketplace.

The BSIT core curriculum provides a solid foundation across the major areas within IT. You will then be given the opportunity to learn a deep knowledge in data management by taking 16 specialization courses specifically designed to help equip you with subject-area expertise.

The specialization in Data Management allows students to obtain a deeper understanding for applying data management concepts and analytical tools to support the decision-making processes used for mission critical functions such as accounting, management, marketing, operations and the enterprise in general. 

The robust and rigorous project-based curriculum is designed to help you prepare with industry-current, firsthand knowledge of the application of data management to the enterprise.

In addition to gaining practical experience while acquiring a solid, comprehensive understanding of data management, students will create a portfolio of projects they can use to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

What You Will Study

Specialization courses in this program focus on a number of substantive areas applicable to the area of data management. Course content has been designed to help students develop relevant knowledge in data management by examining important areas including business intelligence, data warehousing, data mining, analytics, visualization, master databases and data quality assurance. For example:

• In Contemporary Business Trends, students can explore how emerging business trends impact businesses and how an organization must adapt or respond to these from both a strategic and tactical perspective.
• In Business Intelligence*, students can learn to appreciate the value of the knowledge contained in the data gathered by an organization and its impact on the business.
• In Advanced Database Systems, students study database design and implementation, emphasizing data warehousing, online analytical processing and distributed databases.

Other specialization courses in the BSIT/Web Development program include:

• Accounting Information Systems
• Data Structures For Problem Solving 
• Software Requirements Engineering
• Data Security, Quality, and Integrity
• e-Business Data Analysis
• Quantitative Decision Making
• Business Decision-Making
• Operations Management or Operations Management Principles
• Marketing Research Practices
• Business Knowledge Systems
• Data Extraction, Transformation, and Loading
• Decision Support Systems and Data Warehousing
• Project Performance and Quality Assurance

Rounding Out Your Education

In addition to the BSIT core and specialization courses, students take general education courses designed to provide them with a well-rounded education. Successful completion of the BSIT program with a specialization in Data Management can provide students with an applicable foundation of industry-related knowledge and skills, including how to:

• Create and design Enterprise Architecture.
• Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
• Implement goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application supported by a project plan.
• Define and explain current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software.
• Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols and the role of network management software in organizations.
• Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements.
• Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software in organizations.
• Distinguish between the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of operating systems.
• Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization, and maintenance of modern database systems.
• Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical, and social issues of information technology.
• Create and design Enterprise Architecture.
• Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
• Demonstrate data management techniques through the logical design of data information repositories such as data warehouses, data mines, and master databases for structured and unstructured data.
• Evaluate and apply data analysis and quality assurance techniques that lead to effective business intelligence, decision-making, and visualization across multiple business operating units.

Who Will Teach Your Courses

In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, courses in Colorado Technical University’s BSIT program were developed and are taught by a faculty comprised of many experienced IT professionals who bring a range of experience into their classrooms. Their firsthand knowledge and perspectives can offer students the opportunity to learn from individuals willing to share their understanding of the qualities and skills sought in today's data management professionals.

To learn more about CTU, our BSIT program with a specialization in Data Management or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.