Data Analytics & Management
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Data Analytics & Management Program
In a rapid changing database environment, including cloud-based technology, Data Analytics & Management is a high-demand career with guaranteed job placement. The program prepares you for a career in the application of specialized software that stores and organizes pertinent information for businesses both large and small. At NCTC, you will receive the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a sensational career.
Students in our programs will learn the fundamentals of web programming and the most cutting edge database programs available. The speed of technology evolves quickly, and staying ahead of the curve is what allows our students to be competitive in the professional Data Analytics & Management career landscape.
Our curriculum has been specifically developed with the assistance and guidance of the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) which is composed of service area industry professionals.
Degrees
You may choose to earn a Level 1 Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree from NCTC. Courses in the Certificate program will readily transfer to the AAS Degree. The AAS degree will transfer to several North Texas universities through AAS to BAAS transfer programs. If you want to progress to an AAS degree program, you will be provided with a more in-depth study of the Database Management field.
Prerequisite
Students in this program must be able to keyboard at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute (WPM). Those who cannot meet this requirement must take a keyboarding class to improve their skills prior to enrollment.
Level 1 Certificate
This certificate can be completed through a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes. Several courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. The program is designed to take two semesters to complete. Upon completion of the Level 1 Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
Design and generate tables, forms, and reports.
Communicate technical issues related to database systems through presentations and reports.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Database Management Level 1 Certificate.
Second Semester
ITSE 2321 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING — (3)
ITSE 2333 IMPLEMENTING A DATABASE ON MOS SQL SERVER - (3)
OR DATN 2370 ANALYTICAL TOOLS AND METHODS
ITSY 1342 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY — (3)
ITSE 2302 INTERMEDIATE WEB PROGRAMMING — (3)
ITSW 2337 ADVANCED DATABASE — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Total Credit Hours — (30)
Capstone Requirement: Students completing the certificate must pass a comprehensive program exam with a score of 70% or higher to satisfy the capstone requirement. Exam must be scheduled with the Division Chair.
Database Management AAS
This degree can be completed through a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes. Several courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. The program is designed to take two years to complete. Upon completion of the AAS Degree, students will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
Design, implement, and analyze relational database tables.
Communicate technical issues related to database management through presentations and reports.
Demonstrate database management concepts, relevant alternatives, and decision recommendations.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Database Management AAS.
Second Semester
ITSE 2321 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING — (3)
ITSE 2333 IMPLEMENTING A DATABASE ON MOS SQL SERVER - (3)
OR DATN 2370 ANALYTICAL TOOLS AND METHODS
ITSY 1342 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY — (3)
ITSE 2302 INTERMEDIATE WEB PROGRAMMING — (3)
ITSW 2337 ADVANCED DATABASE — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (18)
Fourth Semester
ENGL 2311 TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING — (3)
DATN 1371 OBJECT DATABASE - (3)
OR DATN 2372 ADVANCED DATA VISUALIZATION
ITNW 1335 INFORMATION STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT — (3)
OR DATN 2373 INTRO TO PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS
GOVT 2305 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT — (3)
ITSE 2380 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-COMPUTER PROGRAMMER — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Total Credit Hours — (60)
Capstone Requirement: ITSE 2380 Cooperative Education - Computer Programming/Programmer, General is the capstone requirement and may not be substituted. It should be taken the last semester before graduation.
Career Outlook
Places of Employment
US Government Agencies
High-Tech Firms
Database Support Companies
Banks
Jobs
Database Administrator
Database Warehouse Designer
Database Designer
