Data Management Certificate

Program Overview

The Data Management Certificate program from the University of Nebraska Omaha provides specialized training in data management techniques, including database design, administration, integration, engineering, and governance. Students gain hands-on experience with various database types (relational, data warehouse, NoSQL, big data) and develop skills in managing data as a valuable asset throughout its lifecycle. The program is suitable for professionals with undergraduate degrees and work experience in information systems who seek to enhance their data management capabilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Data Management Certificate is a graduate certificate program offered by the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at the University of Nebraska Omaha. It focuses on the processes and techniques for managing data as a valuable organizational and societal asset throughout the data lifecycle. The program provides theoretical and practical training in database design and development, database administration, data integration, data engineering, and data governance. Students will be exposed to a variety of data types and different kinds of databases such as relational database, data warehouse, and NoSQL and big data databases.

Outline:

The Data Management Certificate consists of three core courses (9 credits) and two electives (6 credits) for a total of 15 credit hours.

Required Courses:

• ISQA 8306 DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
• ISQA 8450 NOSQL AND BIG DATA TECHNOLOGIES (3 credits)

Electives (6 credits):

• ISQA 8016 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
• ISQA 8380 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
• ISQA 8460 INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT), BIG DATA AND THE CLOUD
• ISQA 8570 INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND ETHICS
• ISQA 8600 FROM DATA TO DECISIONS
• ISQA 8700 DATA MINING: THEORY AND PRACTICE
• GEOG 8535 CARTOGRAPHY AND DATA VISUALIZATION

Prerequisites:

• One programming class such as CIST 1400 or equivalent
• One semester of undergraduate database management or equivalent, e.g., ISQA 3310 Managing the database environment, CSCI 4850 Database Management Systems, ISQA 8040 An overview of systems development

Note:

• No more than two courses (6 credit hours maximum) can be used on two MIS-related certificates (Data Analytics, Information Assurance, Project Management, and Systems Analysis and Design).
• Topic of ISQA 8080 and ISQA 8086 must be related to data management.
Prior approval from the GPC is required to use this course.
• Other courses related to data management that are not included in the list of electives may count towards the certificate after approval by the GPC.
• The minimum undergraduate grade point average requirement for the data management certificate is 3.0 or equivalent score on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants should have the equivalent of a 4-year undergraduate degree.
• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.
Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission. Minimum scores required for this program are:
• Internet-based TOEFL: 80
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE: 53
• Duolingo: 110
• Resume: Submit a detailed resume indicating your work experience and background
• Motivations for pursuing graduate education
• Relevant qualifications or work experience that demonstrate potential for success in the graduate program
• Career goals