<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Data Management program at Colorado Technical University introduces you to UNIX operating systems, common operating systems, networking operating systems, client/server environments, Java programming, object-oriented programming, and programming logic. You have the opportunity to study concepts in computer security, Web development, systems analysis and design, and system integration. Concentration coursework examines key topics in database design, implementation, and management, including SQL, spreadsheet operations and applications, software requirements engineering, and data security, quality, and integrity. Additional topics include the design and management of data warehouses, data mining, and data extraction, transformation, and loading. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you would like to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Data Management program, you should have a strong interest in computer science and the information technology field. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Data Management is a 182-credit program. In addition to 58 credits in information technology and 64 credits in data management, in includes 60 general education credits. </p> <p><u>Information Technology Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CS 126</td><td>Unix Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 251</td><td>Fundamentals of Database Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 362</td><td>Structured Query Language for Data Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CSS 150</td><td>Introduction to Computer Security</td></tr> <tr><td>EM 208</td><td>Web Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 106</td><td>Introduction to Programming Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 110</td><td>Introduction to Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 140</td><td>Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 245</td><td>Introduction to Network Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 401</td><td>Information Technology Architectures</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 422</td><td>Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 424</td><td>Systems Acquisition and Sourcing</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 426</td><td>System Integration and Organization Deployment</td></tr> <tr><td>MPM 210</td><td>Introduction to Project Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Data Management Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ACCT 370</td><td>Accounting Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BADM 150</td><td>Contemporary Business Trends</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 265</td><td>Data Structures For Problem Solving</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 352</td><td>Advanced Database Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 455</td><td>Software Requirements Engineering</td></tr> <tr><td>CSS 335</td><td>Data Security, Quality, and Integrity</td></tr> <tr><td>EBUS 310</td><td>e-Business Data Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 254</td><td>Spreadsheet Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 476</td><td>Quantitative Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>MGM 340</td><td>Operations Management Principles</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 350</td><td>Marketing Research Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 415</td><td>Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 416</td><td>Business Knowledge Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 417</td><td>Data Extraction, Transformation, and Loading</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 418</td><td>Decision Support Systems and Data Warehousing</td></tr> <tr><td>MPM 357</td><td>Project Performance and Quality Assurance</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Data Management program is intended to offer you the skills and training needed to apply information technologies and data management strategies to support organizational processes and improve performance. Upon successful completion of the program you could seek positions such as: </p> <ul><li>Database administrator </li><li>Network administrator </li><li>Software engineer </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You may wish to prepare for advanced career opportunities by pursuing a master's degree after completing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Data Management program. There are many master's programs available related to computer science, information technology, and information systems, just a few of which include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Information Technology </li><li>Master of Science in Information Systems </li><li>Master of Science in Information Security Management </li></ul><p><i>CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.</i></p>