<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>If you enroll in National University's Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management program with a specialization in Data Science, you'll have the opportunity to study the methods and tools used to analyze data and help your organization use the information effectively. Courses explore topics in quantitative measurements, presenting data, analyzing big data, data mining, and predictive analysis. Other required courses address effective data management, current IT technologies, online privacy, and introducing new technologies for positive change. You'll also have the chance to design and implement a data science project in the program's capstone course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are considering enrolling in the Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management with a specialization in Data Science program, you should have some computer knowledge as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. All applicants to National University's graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; some programs have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you must complete 30 credit hours. Twelve credits will be from required foundational courses, 15 credits will be from specialization courses, and three credits will be from a capstone project. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Foundational Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5001</td><td>Changing Times: Managing Technology &amp; Innovation in the 21st Century</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5010</td><td>Computer Networks &amp; Mobile Computing</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5020</td><td>Databases &amp; Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5030</td><td>Managing Risk, Security, &amp; Privacy in Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6501</td><td> Quantitative Methods for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6510</td><td>Data Visualization</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6130</td><td>Data Mining</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6520</td><td>Inferential Statistics and Predictive Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6530</td><td>Big Data Integration</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> TIM 6010 </td><td>Strategic Management of Technology &amp; Innovation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of NCU's MS-TIM program with a specialization in Data Science, you might be prepared for a variety of positions in which you can analyze data and turn it into useable information for an organization. Employment opportunities could be found in corporate IT departments as well as with technology consulting firms. Some of the possible careers you could explore include: </p> <ul><li>Business analytics manager </li><li>Data scientist </li><li>Data analyst </li><li>Database administrator </li><li>Information technology manager</li></ul>