Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair, Information Technology and Computer Science
Corinth
(940) 498-6480
rsanchez@nctc.edu
The Data Analytics and Management Certificate and Associate of Applied Science programs at NCTC are designed to prepare students for a career in the use of specialized software to store, organize, and analyze data and to communicate results. The curriculum provides learning opportunities and hands-on training in the fundamentals of programming, Oracle, and the most up-to-date tools in the fields of data analytics and management. Students working towards this certificate and degree can select a path in database management* or in data analytics**. The program curriculum has been developed with the assistance and advice of an Advisory Board which is composed of service area industry professionals.
Prerequisite: Students who do not currently type a minimum of 40 words per minute are encouraged to continuously improve their typing skills.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
- Design, implement, and analyze relational database tables.
- Communicate technical issues related to database management through presentations and reports.
- Demonstrate database management concepts, relevant alternatives, and decision recommendations.
- Develop and execute a research design
- Interpret and communicate results
The Associate of Applied Science can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. Several of the courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. Students working towards this degree can select a path in database management* or in data analytics**. The program is designed to take two years, or 64 weeks, to complete and consists of the following courses.