Certificate in Data Management

Program Description/Overview

One of the most vital assets of an organization is its data. Businesses are looking to data management experts to help them increase productivity, profitability, and performance through enterprise data management best practices. Because data is so critical to the operational success of companies, the field of data management is growing at a significant above-average rate according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This certification program can empower students with the skills needed to maintain databases, analyze organizational data, and interpret data results into viable solutions and next steps for stakeholders.

The 9 credits in this graduate certificate are graduate-level credits and students can transfer the certificate courses to Alliant’s Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) degree program.

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

1. Understand data design and storage technology
2. Use tools to examine data to find valuable insights and opportunities
3. Use tools to mine big data
4. Communicate data patterns for decision making to technical and non-technical audiences

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 9

Total Core Credit Units: 9

Total Elective Credit Units: N/A

Total Concentration Credit Units: N/A

Curriculum Plan