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What you’ll learn
Present Data Management Clearly
Effectively communicate data management in a business
environment.
Use IT Tools to Collaborate
Collaborate with business leaders using available IT tools in an
organization.
Find IT Solutions
Solve loosely defined problems with technology solutions.
Act Legally & Ethically
Understand ethical, legal, and policy issues associated with
IT.
Solve IT Problems Creatively
Create IT solutions to solve organizational problems.
Be Seen as a Data Expert
Design and model effective IT solutions for an organization.
BS in IT, Data Management Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Stay Ahead in IT: Upskill with Skillsoft
Students will have unlimited access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive
eLearning resource to help develop IT and business knowledge and
skills.
Engaging Coursework
Get hands-on experience with industry tools through virtual labs,
interactive simulations, and innovative resources.
Get Exam-Ready
Learn CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA
Project+ exam info—and get the vouchers to take the exams for
free.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$18,495–$39,912*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$357 per 1000-2000 level credit $411 per 3000-4000 level credit,
180 total quarter credits,
135 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Prior learning assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment process.
Low-cost gen-ed courses
Our external partner, Sophia Learning, offers a low-cost way to earn gen-ed credits.
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Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Bachelor's in Data Management Sample Courses
Our bachelor's in information technology, minor in data management
curriculum teaches a range of concepts and activities specific to
management of organizational data assets. Topics include governance,
architecture, integration, and more.
| IT4210 * |
Data Architecture and Design
In this course learners identify the role data architects play in
data and metadata design and management. Learners explore tools and
strategies used by data architects and the importance of data storage
solutions to the support of data management.
Prerequisite(s): IT2230.
|
3 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT4230 * |
Managing Data Integration
Learners in this course study data integration and the role it plays
in data management. Topics include evaluation of legal and ethical
environments that dictate the strategies and tools available for data
integration within the data management context. Learners explore
methodologies, tools, and strategies that enhance the ability for data
integration to support data management.
Prerequisite(s): IT2230.
|
3 quarter credits |
| IT4240 * |
Data Quality Management
This course focuses on the role data quality plays in the creation of
effective data management processes and workflows. Learners research
and apply methodologies, strategies, and tools that play a role in
measuring and applying data quality and data cleansing as part of an
effective data management program.
Prerequisite(s): IT2230.
|
3 quarter credits |
| IT4450 * |
Data Modeling Standards and Techniques
In this course, learners evaluate the role data models, standards,
and techniques play in an effective data management program. Topics
include exploration of data structure options and how those options
impact the creation of data models. Learners apply tools and
techniques to demonstrate how they support data management.
Prerequisite(s): IT2230.
|
3 quarter credits |
Faculty & support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
Advisors
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Writing support
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Career center
For this team, it's more than resumes and interview tips. It's about thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
IT Data Management Career Insights
What to Look for in an Online IT Program
Interested in pursuing an online IT degree? Three key features to
look for in a program and why they're important.
Beyond Coding: IT Careers Today
Think all IT careers are focused on coding? Think again—coding is
only one aspect of a large and varied field.
IT Data Management Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
BS in Information Technology, Data Management Minor degree.
Related job titles to explore*
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Quality assurance engineer
- Systems architect
- Business analyst
- Data architect
- Solutions architect
- Systems engineer
- Software developer
- Business systems analyst
- Information technology analyst
- Programmer/analyst
Employment settings to explore
- Public, private, or for-profit educational institution
- Information technology consulting firm
- Financial services organization
- Manufacturing company
- Government—local, state, and federal
- Telecommunications organization
- Insurance carrier
- Hospital
- Software publisher
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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