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Bachelors
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Data Management | Database Management | Information Management
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Data Management program equips students with the skills to manage and administer databases in various environments. The 40-course program includes modules on database administration, data warehouse planning, and SQL programming, culminating in a capstone course that applies project management principles to solve real-world problems. Graduates are prepared for careers as database administrators, data analysts, and other data management professionals.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Data Management program at Strayer University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and administer databases in both on-premise and cloud-based environments. The program focuses on developing expertise in configuring and optimizing database servers, managing multidimensional databases, and operating within cloud-based systems. It also includes all courses required to earn a Structured Query Language (SQL) badge and an IT Fundamentals certificate.


Outline:

  • Program Structure: The program consists of 40 courses, each lasting 11 weeks.
  • The overall program length depends on the number of courses taken per term.
  • Course Schedule: The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work, including in-classroom and out-of-classroom activities.
  • Each course includes one hour of classroom or online activity and a minimum of two hours of outside study/preparation time per credit hour.
  • Modules:
  • CIS 424 - Database Administration I:
  • This lab-based course covers planning, installing, developing, and administering databases in the Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) database environment. Topics include installing and configuring a database server, security, optimizing database performance, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • CIS 428 - Database Administration II: This lab-based course focuses on designing, planning, and optimizing the Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) database infrastructure.
  • Topics include managing and maintaining databases or multidimensional databases, user accounts, database availability, recovery and reporting, as well as security and server automation.
  • CIS 429 - Data Warehouse Planning: This course covers the principles, approaches, and critical issues in planning, designing, and deploying data warehouses.
  • Topics include data extraction, data cleansing, data transformation, architecture, and infrastructure. Students will examine recent trends in data warehousing, metadata, and architectural components.
  • CIS 377 - SQL Programming II: This course covers the concepts, design, and querying of databases using the Structured Query Language (SQL), including large datasets, objects, and data dictionaries, system privileges, and security functions.
  • Prerequisite: CIS376.

Teaching:

  • Class Size: Class size varies based on course objectives and teaching demands.

Careers:

  • Potential Career Paths: The data management concentration can provide the skills to help graduates administer traditional and cloud-based database systems that meet business goals.
  • Potential career paths include:
  • Database Administrator
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Warehouse Specialist
  • Data Architect
  • Data Scientist
  • Opportunities: Graduates can find employment in various industries, including:
  • Technology
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Outcomes: The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to review project plans, understand business goals, coordinate activity, and resolve problems.
  • Create, back up, and restore database clusters.
  • Establish strategies to address business requirements at every stage of the database development process.
  • Protect computer files against unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure.
  • Regulate who can access the different parts of a database.
  • Test and modify programs, databases, and database management systems.

Other:

  • Accreditation: Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
  • Alumni Satisfaction: 85% of Strayer bachelor's alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
  • Career Advancement: 84% of Strayer bachelor's alumni agree that their Strayer degree gave them the confidence to advance their career.
  • No-Cost Gen Eds: Students can access no-cost general education courses through Sophia Learning, an affiliate of Strayer University.
  • Transfer Credits: Students can transfer up to 28 classes toward their bachelor's degree from other institutions.
  • Graduation Fund: Eligible bachelor's students are automatically enrolled in the Strayer Graduation Fund, which provides one free course for every three courses passed.
  • Employer Assistance: Strayer University partners with over 500 organizations to offer tuition savings and other educational benefits to their employees.
  • Military Tuition Assistance: Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military as well as military spouses.
  • Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits.
  • Veteran Benefits: Strayer participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits.
  • Student veterans can receive transfer credit for eligible military training and life experiences.
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  • A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
  • A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
  • Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
  • A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
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