Graduate Certificate in Data Management
Request Information- Course-Based Courses with a set schedule May 10, 2021
- Up to 6 Credits
Find the power in numbers with a certificate in data management.
Walden’s Graduate Certificate in Data Management program is designed to help professionals make strategic and informed decisions.
In today’s fast-evolving technology climate, it’s paramount that businesses and their employees innovate in order to stay ahead. How can you help unlock a business’s most valuable asset—its data? This graduate certificate can prepare you to maintain databases, analyze organizational data, and strategize.
Gain a valuable understanding of database management.
Interpret visual representations of data.
Explore data management techniques; data mining, text mining, and machine learning for predictive modeling analysis.
Program Savings
Receive a 20% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on May 10, 2021. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
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Completion Requirements
- 12 semester credits
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITEC 6030 |
Principles of ProgrammingThe discipline of software development demands a variety of skills. Students in this course assess the fundamental practices and principles of designing and constructing object-oriented programs. They engage in substantial hands-on practice, reinforcing algorithmic thinking, logical design, precise coding, and careful attention to quality. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
| ITEC 6145 |
Enterprise Database DesignIn this course, students discuss the design, implementation, and operation of databases using a principal relational database management system (DBMS). Many fundamental topics are covered in this course including: data modeling using entity-relationship diagrams; data storage, manipulation, and queries using structured query language (SQL); functional dependencies, normalization concepts, data warehouse architectures, data warehouse modeling, and data analytics. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
| ITEC 6655 |
Data Warehousing and Business IntelligenceStudents learn key approaches to the integration of enterprise-wide information to support business strategy and decision making. They cover issues in data acquisition, storage, retrieval, and analysis in this course. Topics include data warehouses; data marts; dashboards, key performance indicators, and scorecards; online analytical processing; and data visualization. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
| ITEC 6661 |
Business Analytics and Data MiningStudents learn and apply techniques for inference and discovery in large data sets. Topics include statistical inference, exploratory data analysis, data mining, text mining, and machine learning for predictive modeling. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 12 semester credit hours | $880 per semester hour | $10,560 |
| Technology Fee | Per semester | $210 | $420 |
| $10,980* |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. These credits represent the minimum credits required for program completion. The number of credits for completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
FINANCIAL AID
Many Walden degree-seeking students—67%—receive some form of financial aid.* Create a customized plan that makes sense for you.
*Source: Walden University’s Office of Financial Aid. Data reports as of 2018.
Find Ways to SaveProgram Savings
Receive a 20% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on May 10, 2021. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
Get Started NowAdmission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 855-646-5286 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
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