COURSE CURRICULUM

The Computer Programming - Data Management program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the growing field of data management. In the first year, students build a strong foundation through courses such as Technology Infrastructure: Networking, Mathematics for Information Technology, Programming: Web Foundations, Programming Concepts I, and Database Foundations, along with communication and general education courses. The second year focuses on key areas like Database Administration Concepts, Programming Dynamic Websites, Computing Ethics and Society, Statistics, and Understanding Workplace Behaviours, further enhancing students’ technical and professional skills. As students progress to the third year, the curriculum delves deeper into advanced topics including Data Security Concepts, NoSQL Database Systems Design and Implementation, Backup, Recovery and Performance Tuning, and Agile Principles, preparing them for real-world data challenges. The final year centers around Data Warehousing Concepts, Data Analysis and Visualization, a major Data Management Project, Data Science Principles, and Cloud Data Management, providing hands-on experience with modern tools and methodologies used in the industry. Elective courses in general education are also integrated throughout the program to promote well-rounded development. This program not only emphasizes technical expertise but also highlights the importance of ethics, security, and agile methodologies, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to manage, analyze, and secure data in various organizational contexts. Overall, students gain practical, theoretical, and professional skills that are essential for a successful career in data management and related fields.