Database Design Concentration Offers Real-World Opportunities
The online master's in database design concentration provides real-world experience in database design applications, giving you a competitive advantage in securing a position in this field. Classes include theoretical concepts and practical applications of database design, analysis and management. Our IT faculty is current on the latest database design technologies and applications, bringing highly regarded expertise and insight to the classroom. You also have the flexibility of taking on-campus or online database design classes as part of your MS in IT with a Database Design Concentration.
Develop Advanced Skills in Design and Management of Enterprise-Scale Databases
The MS in IT with a Database Design Concentration is focused on helping you develop a highly valued skill set. You will learn how to:
- Analyze business problems to determine an organization's data needs and create databases and interfaces to retrieve key information for business decision-making support.
- Develop advanced database applications and administration techniques to optimize database processing..
- Design and build client applications that manipulate data in a shared database environment.
SNHU's online master's in IT with a concentration in database design introduces concepts that are reinforced with hands-on applications to build your understanding and skills. Projects and course work will also expand knowledge of interface design, object-oriented design, data management and data security.
MS in IT Database Design Concentration Offers Professional Opportunities
With an increasing demand for critical business data for more informed decision-making across organizations, earning an Master of Science in Information Technology with a Database Design Concentration can position you well for an IT career in a wide range of industries. Demand for IT professionals with database design skills is expected to increase, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. IT professionals who possess both technical skills and effective communication skills in translating the value of data to numerous business applications should enjoy extensive career opportunities.
MS IT Database Design Concentration -- Curriculum
Total Credits Required: 36 minimum
To complete your Master’s in IT degree, you will take 12 courses (36 credits), including nine core MS in Information Technology courses and three IT concentration courses.
IT 560 Database Application for Data Analysis
IT 655 Database Application Development
IT 665 Client/Server Systems
MS in Information Technology Core Courses
IT 510 Advanced Information Systems
IT 600 Operating Systems
IT 610 Object-Oriented Systems Analysis
IT 625 IT Project and Team Management
IT 630 Computer Simulation and Modeling
IT 640 Telecommunications and Networking
IT 650 Principles of Database Design
IT 700 IT Strategy and Policy