Online Master's in Database Architecture and Design Program Details
Why Get a Master’s in Database Architecture?
Data plays a larger role than it ever has before in the running of businesses and organizations. Data is often used for projecting long-term forecasts, identifying trends, developing risk analyses and more. And as even more organizations employ data across all facets of their business, the importance of skilled data analysis can be crucial to a successful business model.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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Over each year of the next decade, it is projected that 11,500 new job openings for database architects and database administrators will be available on average.*
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Database Administrators and Architects, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm (visited December 29, 2022). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
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Online Database Architecture and Design Master's Program Outline
We live in the era of Big Data. In both private industry and governmental organizations, data is used to increase efficiency, help improve decision-making, anticipate trends, and more. But those data systems must be designed, refined, and kept running. That makes database architecture professionals important in today’s world.
If you are considering studying in our online master’s program for Database Architecture and Design, you may be looking to pursue a leadership role in the fields of database architecture, data engineering, database analysis, data warehousing, or data mining. In just one year, our master’s degree in database architecture and design program can help you work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills needed to pursue a the next step in your career path.
As you work towards a database architecture and design degree, you can study skills needed to evaluate database environments and processes. Through our specialized curriculum, you will also have the opportunity to evaluate database models, techniques, and best practices. The curriculum includes distributed database architectures, Big Data, data warehousing, data mining, and industry relevant tools.
AIU’s Online Database Architecture and Design Master's degree program can help you learn how to:
- Evaluate the database environment and development processes.
- Evaluate database models and logical design.
- Evaluate database implementation and usage techniques and best practices.
- Evaluate distributed database architectures.
- Evaluate Big Data technologies and processes.
- Evaluate data warehousing models and methodology.
- Evaluate data mining theories and techniques.
- Evaluate data mining tools and strategies for extract, transform, and load (ETL) operations.
- Evaluate data acquisition, architectures, and models.
- Create a data warehousing strategy based on organizational requirements.
- Evaluate distributed database system design.
- Evaluate the control of distributed data and query processing.
- Evaluate distributed transaction processing, data replication, and database integration.
- Evaluate parallel and peer-to-peer database systems.
- Design a distributed database system that incorporates Big Data and appropriate technologies and processes.
These are just among some of the things you can learn in our data science program. As the field evolves, you may have the chance to study additional topics.
Entering this exciting field now can help to prepare you for numerous roles in database architecture, database design and database administration, including Data Specialist, Operations Research Analyst, Data & Analytics Consultant, Business Intelligence Professional, Data Management Analyst, Business Data Analyst and more2.
It is expected that demand for database architects and database administrators will continue to grow as technology improves and businesses continue to make use of large amounts of data. Professionals in this field may also be able to find work at cloud computing firms, which host and process significant caches of data1.
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Estimated Tuition and Grad Date
While many prospective students may wonder how long it takes to get a master’s degree in Database Architecture and Design and how much it may cost, there is no simple answer. Total tuition for the MSIT degree program with a concentration in Database Architecture and Design may vary depending on your educational needs, existing experience, and other factors.
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Degree Requirements
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Program Core
CreditsITCO502 System Analysis and Design 4.5 ITCO512 Advanced Technical Communication 4.5 ITCO522 Software Development Management 4.5 ITCO532 Global Technology Management 4.5 ITCO542 Enterprise Architecture 4.5 ITCO552 Innovations and Emerging Media 4.5 ITCO592 Capstone 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 31.5 Database Architecture and Design
CreditsITDB500 Advanced Database Systems and Techniques 4.5 ITDB510 Data Warehousing and Mining 4.5 ITDB520 Distributed Database Services 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 13.5 Total Credit Hours : 45
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Database Architecture and Design Master's Degree Classes Overview
Through our online master’s classes, you will be able to take part in data mining and data warehousing courses, and more. In this industry-focused curriculum, you will have an opportunity to learn how to design, analyze, test, and implement systems. You can also explore software development management, global technology management, enterprise architecture, and technological innovations. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply advanced technical communications throughout the program. Additionally, our online master’s classes focus on technical topics as well as legal and ethical issues.
As you work towards your online master’s in database architecture and design, you’ll be able to use industry software tools in our 100% online master’s program. In this fast-paced program, you can get access to 24/7 tutoring, and proactive faculty support, with no additional book or tech fees. Courses in our database architecture and design master’s degree program cover a number topics—and include a capstone course to help you bring all your skills together.
For an Online Database Architecture and Design Master's Degree, your classes may include:
Advanced Database Systems and Techniques
This course explores the design and implementation of modern database management systems. Emphasis is placed on database architectures, structured query language, and techniques for efficiency and security. Students will have the opportunity to examine and apply concepts such as normalization and query execution.
Data Warehousing and Mining
This course focuses on data warehousing models and methodologies as well as data mining theory, techniques and tools. Topics include data acquisition, architectures, modeling, and strategies for extract, transform, and load (ETL) operations. Students will have the opportunity to develop a data warehousing strategy to support organization requirements.
Distributed Database Services
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience analyzing and designing distributed database services. The course focuses on database optimization and performance of distributed, multi-user database services. Students will have the opportunity to analyze and architect distributed database services.
System Analysis and Design
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Global Technology Management
This course focuses on the global nature of technology and the management of technology in the international business environment. Key concepts can include risk management, legal issues, ethical issues, cooperation, and competition.
Innovations and Emerging Media
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
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FAQ
What is a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Database Architecture and Design degree program?
AIU’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Database Architecture and Design is designed to help students prepare to pursue a leadership role in the fields of database architecture, data engineering, database analysis, data warehousing, or data mining.
In today’s world, data is used to help increase efficiency, improve decision-making, anticipate trends, and more in a number of industries and organizations. Those data systems need to be designed, refined, and kept running, making skilled data analysis professionals important to a successful business.
What will I study in this MSIT degree program?
In this Master’s in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Database Architecture and Design degree program, students have the opportunity to study program core and database architecture and design courses, including but not limited to, Software Development Management, Enterprise Architecture, Advanced Database Systems and Techniques, and Data Warehousing and Mining. This database architecture and design degree program will teach learners how to evaluate data mining theories and techniques, create data warehousing strategies based on organizational requirements, and design a distributed database system that incorporates Big Data and appropriate technologies and processes.
When and where can I begin my database architecture and design master’s degree classes?
The MSIT degree program is offered online or in person at AIU’s Houston campus. It starts every 5 weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
How many credits are required to graduate with a master’s degree program?
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Database Architecture and Design degree program requires a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Why should I pursue a Master of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Database Architecture and Design degree program at AIU?
AIU’s Master of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Database Architecture and Design degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to pursue a career path in the data architecture field. Students study using a problem-based, hands-on curriculum that can help them prepare to pursue a career path in this growing industry.
Furthermore, candidates in our 100% online data analytics degree program are able to use industry software tools and access 24/7 tutoring and proactive faculty support, with no additional book fees.
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1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Database Administrators and Architects, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm (visited December 29, 2022). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
2 AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
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