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The objective of this online degree program is to prepare you for career advancement in information technology and visual arts with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, creative skills, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace.

At the completion of this degree you will be able to design and create real-world e-media products or technical solutions to hardware and software problems depending on your chosen area of emphasis. If you are interested in starting or advancing your technology career, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program will help you meet your career goals.

This degree can be further specialized by focusing on one of the five emphasis areas: Database, Network Administration, Programming, Web Development, and Multimedia and Animation.

Database Emphasis: You will qualify for employment opportunities in data control and designing solutions for data storage, including backup and recovery operations. You will also learn techniques for transferring database information to physical devices, such as wireless units.

Regis University's Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database  Technologies prepares career-oriented adults and technical professionals in the  areas of computer systems design and analysis, software engineering, and  database administration.

Regis CPS and NUI Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Technologies online curriculum covers the latest areas of IT design and development, including:

• Software Engineering
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
• Oracle Database Administration
• Enterprise Portal Design and Development Using XML

Positions across all technology fields are considered to be among the fastest-growing occupations in the job market. The constant and rapid development of new hardware, software, and communication technologies drives the demand for highly skilled software engineers, database administrators, IT managers, and other high-tech professionals. If one doesn’t keep up to date on the latest trends, their skill set can quickly become outdated.
The Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Technologies degree from Regis CPS and NUI enables you to keep pace with 21st Century business and technology operations, preparing you to take full advantage of this in-demand profession and growing job market. As a Regis CPS graduate, you’ll be equipped with the necessary professional skills, conceptual frameworks, methods, technologies and hands-on experience of systems design, software development, and database development

Unlike other IT online degree programs that focus on developing an appreciation of technology rather than gaining real-world technology skills, South University's IT program provides you with a hands-on education geared toward developing your knowledge and skills. You will build a detailed understanding of the function and process of computer programming and the appropriate programming methodology to design and develop code.

The Master of Science Degree in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Data Mining will develop highly-trained professionals with fundamental knowledge of both information technology and business. The degree program is designed to prepare business and information technology professionals for careers in MIS, including: business analysts, system designers, consultants, database developers and managers, process analysts, project managers, business intelligence experts and more.

This program was developed in partnership with the College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

To earn the Master's degree, students will be required to complete eight, four credit hour courses (32 hours in total coursework). Upon successful completion of all coursework, students earn a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from the fully accredited CBA at UIC.

This course of study focuses on the acquisition of information systems knowledge and skills. The program is designed for individuals seeking computer skills to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers. The diploma program also is advantageous to students desiring early entry into the job market, preparing students for entry-level computer positions.

The basic requirement for admission to the diploma program is a high school diploma or its equivalency.

Also available: a Master of Science, a Bachelor of Science, an Associate in Arts, and an Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems.

The diploma program requires students to take twelve information systems courses. Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:

• Computer Security
• Database Management
• Database Developer
• Homeland Security and Information Systems
• Internetworking Technology
• Networking
• Programming
• Security Administration
• Web Development

Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, wants to specialize in database administration, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You’ll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you’ve never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.