BS in Information Technology, Data Management
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The Data Management minor is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to support an effective data management program in a variety of settings. The curriculum addresses the range of process and workflow concepts and activities specific to effective management of organizational data assets. Specific topics include data governance, architecture, design and integration, database administration, data modeling and standards, and strategies and techniques in traditional, distributed, and virtual environments. Learners integrate recognized concepts in business process, data architecture and design, and database development with best practices used in real-world situations, in order to excel as practitioners in their chosen careers. Upon successful completion of this minor, learners are prepared to effectively solve business challenges using a variety of data management processes. This minor provides foundational information for learners with an interest in pursuing Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification offered by Data Management Association (DAMA).
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Required courses:
Additional Program Requirements
Core courses
At least 54 quarter credits
| IT1006 | Information Technology Concepts and Practices | 6 |
| IT2230 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3 |
| IT2249 | Introduction to Programming with Java | 6 |
| IT2280 | Network Technology and Architecture | 6 |
| IT3170 | Ethics and Business Goals for the Information Technology Professional | 6 |
| IT3240 | Web Development and JavaScript | 6 |
| IT3249 | Software Architecture and User Experience Design | 6 |
| IT3280 | Hardware and Operating System Administration | 6 |
| IT3349 | Intermediate Java Programming | 3 |
| IT3358 | Information Security Concepts for the Information Technology Professional | 3 |
| PM3000 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
Minor courses
At least 24 quarter credits
| BUS4200 | Identifying Core Business Processes and Master Data | 3 |
| IT4200 | Data Governance and Stewardship | 3 |
| IT4210 | Data Architecture and Design | 3 |
| IT4220 | Database Administration | 3 |
| IT4230 | Managing Data Integration | 3 |
| IT4240 | Data Quality Management | 3 |
| IT4450 | Data Modeling Standards and Techniques | 3 |
| IT4460 | Data Distribution and Virtualization | 3 |
Elective courses
At least 51 quarter credits
Choose 51 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
Capstone course
At least 6 quarter credits
Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
| IT4990 | Information Technology Capstone Project | 6 |
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000/4000 level
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Multiple Specializations available (must be within the same degree program)