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Master of Science in Information Technology - Data Management Technology Specialization

Technological innovations provide ever-increasing amounts of data and information to organizations, for everything from local day-to-day operations, to enterprise-level strategic planning and decision support. Organizations will need skilled professionals who can manage high-performance database systems, design and implement data repositories for multiple formats, environments and locations, retrieve information from the repositories, and develop policies and procedures to protect and preserve the data. They will also need to identify, evaluate, and integrate innovative data management technologies to ensure the organization’s competitiveness.

The Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Data Management Technology (MSIT-DMT) is a program for students with a desire to develop professional skills in the main functional area of data management and related data management technologies.

Outcome: Core

  • Design and implement databases and data warehouses to support an organization’s information needs or enterprise-level database considerations
  • Analyze risks and develop effective policies to maintain the integrity, security, and continuity of an organization’s data across all enterprise locations.
  • Define an enterprise-level data architecture/model including multiple types and formats of data that satisfy the organization’s information needs.
  • Plan and manage the development of applications that access data from multiple locations using different types of devices.

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

CS651Computer Systems Security Foundations

4

CS663Enterprise Systems Architecture

4

IT621Enterprise Data Management

4

IT640Networking and Telecommunications

4

MGMT690Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments

4

PM600Project Management Processes in Organizations

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Courses: Specialization

CS632Data and Applications Security

4

CS660Database Systems

4

CS683Data Warehouse

4

IT622Business Intelligence Systems & Methods

4

IT697Information Technology Capstone

4

IT698Advanced Research & Study in Data Management

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 48

Preparatory Requirements

The CTU Master of Science in Information Technology degree program is designed to provide technical depth in the issues and concerns for enterprise level solutions. In order to achieve this depth a solid foundation in Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (IT) is required. Students without a CS or IT undergraduate degree must demonstrate at least two years of work experience in the field. Students who have successfully completed Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program meet the requirements necessary to gain entrance into the MSIT program.

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)
  • Virtual Campus

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