Academic Programs
in Data, Information, and Knowledge Management at academic institutions
offering degrees or certificate programs

Last revised: January 2010

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Graduate School, USDA
Certificate of Accomplishment in Information Management
The new e-Management Certificate Program will: broaden your understanding of the general nature and purpose of an agency's Information Resources Management (IRM) program and its critical role in the customer-focused, results-oriented, high-performance organization, and provide insight, knowledge, and understanding of fundamental principles and best management practices that govern effective application and use of information technology in today's environment.

CALIFORNIA

American River College - Sacramento
Associate of Science in Database Management
The concentration requirements for the degree include: Database Management, Database Programming, Data Processing Systems Analysis and Design and Data Structures.

California State University Stanislaus - Stocton
Bachelor of Computer Science, Concentration in Decision Support Systems Management
The Decision Support Systems Management Concentration prepares students for such careers as small business analyst, information center specialist, decision support systems analyst, and end-user computing and information center manager. These careers would typically occur in information centers, end-user functional departments and in small business computing microcomputer environments.

Centre for Advanced Computer Technology - Pomona
Database Specialist Certificate Program
Today, companies able to effectively organize and analyze the enormous amounts of data available can understand, interpret, and act on market dynamics - tremendously increasing their competitive advantage. Whether it is orders stored in a shopping cart application on the Web or data mining a data warehouse with millions of records, modern business today revolves around databases. Because of this trend, it is not just the Database Administrators (DBA) who need to know how database work and communicate, but both managers and developers are both increasingly interacting with databases and need to know how they operate in order to do their jobs. The Database Specialist Certificate is designed for this group - managers and developers and is recommended for IT professionals interested in learning theory and practice of a modern relational design approach to design and development of business applications.

Oracle9i/Database Administration/Developer Certificate Program
This certification program will provide students with a solid background in the Oracle RDBMS. The Center for Advanced Computer Technology’s hands-on, high-intensity teaching style has been combined with coverage of the topics tested in the Oracle Certification Program to bring you the best of both worlds; real-life experience, solutions, and the knowledge and confidence required for further certification.

Foothill College - Los Altos Hills
Associate of Science in Database Management
The database management major is intended for students wishing to upgrade or acquire new skills in the fields of database administration, database applications design, and programming with database management systems. The course of study includes a foundation in database theory and design, and the industry standard database language. Depending on the elective option chosen, there are further courses in programming or database administration. The final course in the curriculum is a special project, encompassing all areas, suitable for job experience and a job portfolio.

University of California, Berkley - Berkley 
Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Certification Program
This certificate provides you with the knowledge to properly design, develop, and implement a data warehouse.  You also learn how to effectively use the information in your data warehouse by understanding decision support tools that work with data warehouse technology.

Database Management Systems Certificate - Oracle
Our hands-on courses, led by application development and database experts, provide you with the competative skills and practical knowledge to start your career in relational database development and administration.  You may follow one or both tracks.

University of California, Davis - Davis
Certificate Program in Database Design, Development and Management
Through this program, you will: learn about database design techniques and database development tools, discover the differences and the appropriate uses of both hierarchical and relational databases, learn advanced relational database concepts including multi-user issues, distributed database management, client/server systems and object-oriented database theory, and understand the technical aspects of administering a relational database management system.

CONNECTICUT

Central Connecticut State University - New Britain
Master of Science in Data Mining
Topics include: Introduction to Data Mining, Methods of Data mining and Database Concepts.

Certificate in Data Mining
Program focuses on Data Mining Techniques.

DELAWARE

Wilmington College - Wilmington
Bachelor of Science in Information Resource Management
Degree recipients will be capable of managing complex projects from inception to completion, including professional services engagements as well as the acquisition and management of informational infrastructure.The managerial track of the IRM program is closely aligned with the business curriculum at Wilmington College, while the goal of the technical track is to prepare students for careers in software systems development and computer programming.

FLORIDA

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) -  Fort Myers  NEW

University of Central Florida - Orlando
Graduate Certificate in SAS Data Mining
The graduate certificate in SAS Data Mining provides students the knowledge to use statistical tools, data preparation tools, and data visualization tools needed for data mining with SAS/Enterprise Miner and SAS/Warehouse Administrator software.

GEORGIA

Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta
Database Management Certificate
Databases form the foundation for business information systems. The creation and operation of these databases are now vital to the success of daily business activity. This certificate prepares you with the tools and skills needed for the successful design, implementation, and management of database systems.

Georgia State University - Atlanta
PhD in Business Administration, Major in Decision Sciences
Decision sciences studies individual and group decision making, expert and decision support systems and human interaction with technology in all areas of the organization. A decision science practitioner creates: General models for use in business environments Frameworks for decision making, with special concern for organizational effectiveness Decision Support systems using information technology to enhance decision making.

Master of Business Administration, Major in Decision Sciences
Decision sciences studies individual and group decision making, expert and decision support systems and human interaction with technology in all areas of the organization. A decision science practitioner creates: General models for use in business environments Frameworks for decision making, with special concern for organizational effectiveness Decision Support systems using information technology to enhance decision making.

Master of Science, Major in Decision Sciences
Decision sciences studies individual and group decision making, expert and decision support systems and human interaction with technology in all areas of the organization. A decision science practitioner creates: General models for use in business environments Frameworks for decision making, with special concern for organizational effectiveness Decision Support systems using information technology to enhance decision making.

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Decision Sciences
Decision sciences studies individual and group decision making, expert and decision support systems and human interaction with technology in all areas of the organization. A decision science practitioner creates: General models for use in business environments Frameworks for decision making, with special concern for organizational effectiveness Decision Support systems using information technology to enhance decision making.

HAWAII

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Manoa
Bachelor of Arts in Information Resource Management
The IRM program offers students technical expertise in managing information systems in organizations as they undertake an interdisciplinary curriculum with coursework in computer science and the social sciences.

Graduate Certificate Program in Telecommunication and Information Resource Management
The program is designed for professionals actively involved in the areas of communication and information and who are aware of the changing requirements as a function of a range of converging multi-media networks. Upon completion of the all digital Certificate Program, professionals will be highly capable of managing new media systems, services and other information resources.

ILLINOIS

Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago
Master of Science in Information Architecture
The M.S. in Information Architecture enhances the technical communication core with specialized concepts, skills, and tools for designing, implementing, and managing websites and related media such as CD-ROMs. This degree provides students with expertise for a number of tasks relevant to mid-level and advanced positions in the workplace: Website design, Website project management, Information retrieval, Knowledge management, Usability testing and evaluation.

Loyola University - Chicago
Graduate Certificate Program in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
This certificate program will provide managers with the skills needed to develop and analyze large-scale data warehouses with an emphasis on marketing applications. Hands-on experience in the design and management of data warehouses using Oracle data warehousing software will be provided. Topics will include data modeling, data management, decision support systems, OLAP (on-line analytical processing), and business intelligence. Successful data warehouse installations will be studied.

Master of Science in Information Systems Management
The M.S.I.S.M. degree program prepares students for technology management and leadership positions in business and nonprofit organizations. Students who complete the program will better understand how to use technology to achieve strategic business goals, manage technology resources and leverage information for competitive advantage.

Roosevelt University - Chicago
The Master of Science in Information Systems
The Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S) degree is structured to prepare individuals for careers in system analysis, the design of computer based information systems, and management of the organization information function. The program's emphases are on the understanding of organizational environments that give rise to the need for information systems and the tasks of designing and implementing cost effective systems for information processing. Consideration is given to the technological, organizational, and human relations aspects of implementing information systems.

University of Illinois - Chicago
Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Sciences offers students greater flexibility in their choice of courses. Consequently they will be able to take more specialized courses in Management Information Systems, Operations Management and Operations Research, or Statistics.

KANSAS

Emporia University - Emporia
Bachelor of Science in Information Resource Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Information Resource Studies teaches students to understand the value of information to society, to organizations, and to individual professionals. Students are prepared to analyze the information needs of individuals and organizations and to design and manage information systems that meet specific needs. What distinguishes this degree from related degrees in management and computer science is the emphasis on information in all its forms (words, numbers, pictures, sounds) and on applying information technology to help people and organizations solve important problems.

Kansas City Kansas Community College - Kansas City
Data Warehousing Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Data Warehousing program is designed to provide students with a background in computer operating systems, computer languages, and computer programming. Students will develop the ability to organize, manage, and analyze information. Information, when analyzed and viewed correctly, helps us to resolve uncertainty, predict outcomes, and determine purposeful behavior.

Data Warehousing One-Year Certificate
The Data Warehousing program is designed to provide students with a background in computer operating systems, computer languages, and computer programming. Students will develop the ability to organize, manage, and analyze information. Information, when analyzed and viewed correctly, helps us to resolve uncertainty, predict outcomes, and determine purposeful behavior.

LOUISIANA

University College at Tulane University - New Orleans
Advanced Post Baccalaureate Certificate for Database Systems Professionals
This program is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Topics include: Problem Solving with PL/SQL, Database Management and Data Warehousing.

MARYLAND

Capitol College - Laurel
Master of Science in Information Architecture
The MSIA is a thirty credit hour degree program that consists of ten graduate courses designed to appeal to the target market by requiring a minimum number of credit hours for a graduate degree. This design translates to shorter total time to degree and lower total tuition cost for students to increase their Internet knowledge and attain their educational goal. The subject matter covers the range of issues and component technologies that surround the analysis, design, and deployment of Internet-based applications.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Baltimore
Graduate Certificate in Information Resource Management
The Department of Information Systems offers a fifteen credit hour certificate. Although open to certificate-seeking students in general, the certificate program is targeted to federal employees. in particular through IFSM's participation in the General Services administration's 1,000 x 2,000 Information Resources Management (IRM) certification initiative. Along with the federal employee, the certificate is relevant to any IS professional in government service.

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge
Information Quality Management Certificate Program
MIT's Total Data Quality Management (TDQM) research effort has been grown from industry needs for high quality data. The overall objective of this program is to establish a solid theoretical foundation in this embryonic field and, from this work, to devise practical methods for business and industry to improve data quality. We will develop tools and other capabilities necessary for data quality management in the technical, economic, and organizational phases of business operations.

MICHIGAN

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant
Master of Science in Administration, Concentration Information Resource Management
The purpose of the Information Resource Management Concentration is to enable students to develop a comprehensive management approach to the introduction of information systems in an organization, in order to ensure that the information technology solution which is chosen will be the one deemed most appropriate.

Lawrence Technological University - Southfield
Doctor of Management In Information Technology (DMIT)
The program for the Doctor in Management of Information Technology degree at Lawrence Technological University is an intensive part-time program designed primarily to develop practitioners and teaching faculty with very high levels of both technical and analytical expertise in specific fields of information technology (IT).

MISSOURI

Washington University in St. Louis - St. Louis
Master of Information Management, Concentration in Information Resource Management
The Master of Information Management Program offers four areas of focus that give you the knowledge and skills needed for effective technology and technological leadership within an enterprise, preparing you for one of these capacities: information technology (IT) manager and leader, IT enterprise consultant, IT technical professional, and IT generalist.

Graduate Certificate Program in Information Resource Planning
The management of information as a resource will be the key to success in the next century. To manage this resource, efficient and effective methods for collection, maintenance and use of data must be established. This certificate exposes students to the managerial and technological concerns in the planning of more effective transaction processing and/or decision support systems.

NEW JERSEY

Rider University - Lawrenceville
Certificate in Information Systems and Data Administration
Program of study includes: Data Analysis, Information Systems and Data Administration, and Seminars on selected topics (Information System/Data Administration in the DBMS Environment, and Information Centers and the Administrator)

NEW YORK

Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester 
Advanced Certificate in Learning and Knowledge Management Systems
This innovative 4-course graduate certificate is designed with a strong social science emphasis and focuses on the growing need for business and industry to address corporate learning and knowledge management. The four courses in the certificate develop knowledge and skills in the areas of planning, creating, and implementing media-based instructional systems. Students learn a variety of techniques for providing media-based training to learner populations that are separated by distance, by time, or by other constraints. The certificate is designed to prepare individuals to work as instructional designers or educational multimedia specialists among other possible careers. This certificate is also appropriate for individuals who would like to develop the portfolio necessary for our Master of Science in Learning and Knowledge Management Systems. This program is designed for part-time study, entirely in distance-learning format.

MS in Learning and Knowledge Management Systems
Our Master of Science in Learning and Knowledge Management Systems integrates aspects of information technology, performance technology, instructional design and technology, and knowledge management. Students learn a variety of strategies for providing education, training, and performance support to learners who are separated by distance, time or other constraints. The curriculum addresses the capture, storage, evaluation, and distribution of knowledge assets along with the design of technical and organizational systems for knowledge management. Students also learn how to select and implement the best tools and methods to achieve the desired knowledge-based objectives for their specific learner populations. The degree is designed for part-time study and is entirely delivered in distance-learning format.

University at Albany, State University of New York - Albany
Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Science and Policy
Examples of possible specialization: Information systems development, Information resources management for public sector decision making, Reference and information services, School media information program administration, Records and archives management, Services for special groups, Indexing and abstracting, Government Information Resource Management.

OHIO

Air Force Institute of Technology - Wright-Patterson AFB
Master of Science in Information Resource Management
The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee the information management and information systems needs of Air Force and DoD organizations in future assignments as middle and upper-level management in the communications and information officer career fields. This 18-month resident program culminates in the award of a Master of Science in Information Resource Management. The GIR program provides students with a broad perspective of DoD information issues, including information architectures, process support, and the implications of a rapidly evolving information technology. The focus is on improving the students' understanding of, and ability to manage information in, today's dynamic information technology environment.

Kent State University - Kent
Master of Science in Information Architecture
Information Architecture builds a synergy of intellectual technologies with information technologies in realizing the goals and objectives of information systems in organizations. Knowledge organization, creation of metadata, graphics design, navigation structures, information needs analysis, effective communication, and other intellectual technologies are employed to inform the deployment of such information technologies as web design, user interfaces, digital libraries, database systems, telecommunications and networking, or collaborative computer environments.

Master of Science in Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management is thus a strategy that turns an organization's intellectual assets including its recorded information, its memory, and the expertise of its employees into greater productivity and increased competitiveness. The education and training of the Knowledge Manager must be interdisciplinary in nature. He/she must have knowledge of and skills in: organizations, particularly business, communication processes and strategies, the organization of intellectual assets, information needs analysis and inventories, methods of eliciting tacit knowledge and information capture, knowledge dissemination and packaging, information standards, policies and procedures.

OREGON

University of Oregon
Masters Degree in Applied Information Management
The degree is specifically designed to serve mid-career professionals. The AIM Program is framed from the perspective that information managers must have more than an understanding of new technologies. To meet the challenges of the future, they must combine knowledge in management, business, and visual communications with an awareness of high technology and its global context. The degree, awarded by the UO Graduate School, offers innovative study in management education as an alternative to the traditional Master of Business Administration or a master's degree in computer science

PENNSYLVANIA

Drexel University - Philadelphia
BS in Information Systems

MS in Information Systems and MS in Library and Information Science

PhD in Information Science and Technology
Its Information Science and Technology School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, library science, software engineering and other areas. It ranks #1 on the US News & World Report Information Systems category.

Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Database Technologies Certificate
Starting from such basics as data storage and manipulation, this certificate program delves deeply into database administration, object-oriented data systems, and other vital topics. Six courses are required to complete this certificate program, less any IST courses you have successfully completed in earning an earlier IST certificate.

TEXAS

Austin Community College - Austin
Computer Information Technology Database Certificate
Program focuses on the fundamentals of the tasks and functions required of a database administrator. While Oracle is the primary DBMS utilized, the concepts and procedures presented in this program are typical for any Database Management System server.

University of North Texas - Denton
Master of Science in Decision Technologies
The Master of Science in Decision Technologies is designed to provide an appropriate base of knowledge for entry into the decision sciences profession. The program is intended for those students who desire a strong, specialist degree in operational and strategic decision making. Decision Technologies blends theory and application, using modeling techniques to structure management problems and decisions. It combines information technology, computer science, statistics, management science, operational research, and problem solving. Decision technology studies individual and group decision making, expert and decision support systems and human interaction with technology in all area of business.

UTAH

Neumont University - Salt Lake City
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciece
Neumont University is educating the most-sought after software developers in the world. Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program offers a more effective method of learning and a better way to prepare students for careers in software development. DAMA members are invited to apply for Neumont University’s David P. Gardner Scholarship. The scholarship awards $10,000 toward tuition, applied quarterly over the course of Neumont’s eight-quarter Bachelor of Science degree program. The Scholarship Review Committee selects recipients based on merit and need. Apply at www.neumont.edu.
 

VIRGINIA

Northern Virginia Community College - Stirling
Oracle Database Certification Program
The Loudoun Campus is now offering an Oracle Database Certificate Program through Continuing Education. Designed to be completed in one year, participants must take all the required courses and a total of 24 hours of elective courses to receive a certificate. The programs are short, intensive, mostly hands-on courses ranging from introductory level to more intensive levels of Oracle database application development and management.

WASHINGTON

Bellevue Community College - Bellevue
Database Management Certificate
Program of study includes: Access Application Development, Oracle Database Administration and Designing and Implementing Data Warehousing using SQL Server. Associate in Arts Degree in Information Systems: Business Intelligence Track: This is a full 2 year degree program that includes software development skills as well as data management skills. A comprehensive program in Business Intelligence in which the student learns advanced techniques for managing and analyzing data. Students gain understanding of how data management technology can be applied to solve business problems creating continuous improvement cycles at all levels of an organization.

Edmonds Community College - Lynnwood
Database Information Technology, Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) Degree and Advanced Certificate in Business Systems Analysis
The 90 credit degree program provides students with a foundation in the principles of data management, including database theory and design, data and process modeling, systems analysis, design and development, business information management, enterprise architecture, data warehousing and database administration. Classes are offered online, evenings and weekends.  For information, contact the Program Manager at (425) 640-1902 or http://www.edcc.edu/dbtech.

South Puget Sound Community College - Olympia
ATA in Database Management
The program at South Puget Sound Community College emphasizes designing and creating database applications that will use particular types of computer software to solve problems.

University of Washington - Seattle
Data Resource Management Certificate Program
Data Resource Management (DRM) is the development and implementation of architectures, policies, practices and procedures to properly manage the full data lifecycle needs of an enterprise. Data resource managers define the information requirements of organizations, develop and implement business processes to facilitate the acquisition, organization, and distribution of information required to support organizational goals, and work with other professionals to develop and implement systems architectures and infrastructure to manage information assets. This program prepares individuals for career opportunities in this profession.

Database Management Certificate Program
This nine-month evening certificate program provides a broad introduction to database management technology, database design, development, and implementation and database administration. The program emphasizes general principles, and strives to avoid undue emphasis on specific database products or vendor philosophies.

WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science in Information Resources
The Information Resources program prepares graduates who will help individuals and organizations effectively use information resources and information technology. As the world accelerates into the information age, a new breed of information professional is becoming increasingly vital to successful enterprises. Organizations need key people who possess advanced computer skills so they can easily retrieve information, whether it comes from the world wide web, databases, CD-ROM / DVD, or print resources. These professionals also will be able to cut through technical jargon and will make the information accessible and relevant to clients. Often they are entrepreneurial types who will act as intermediaries between developers and end-users.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Royals Roads University - Victoria
Graduate Diploma in Knowledge Management
In today's highly competitive environment, knowledge management is imperative for success. Organizations that are able to capture and share knowledge enhance their strategic capabilities, achieve higher levels of technical effectiveness, and obtain superior performance. The discipline and practice of knowledge management combines an understanding and integration of organizational behaviour, information technology, human resource strategies, and communication skills with the ability to lead and manage all manner of enterprises. This new Graduate Diploma program will enable mid-career professionals to become knowledge managers who can capture knowledge and create knowledge systems, thereby enhancing workplace performance, increasing responsiveness and innovation, facilitating succession, and strengthening corporate memory. The skill set acquired by the learner can be applied to diverse work environments.

ONTARIO

University of Toronto - Toronto
Master of Information Studies, Concentration in Information Systems
Information Systems combines the knowledge of computing and communication technology with an emphasis on the content of information systems and on the needs and behavioural patterns of the users of information systems. Students will approach computer-based information problems