Bachelor of Applied Science - Information Technology and Administrative Management - Data-driven Innovation for IT Managers (Co-op)

The bachelor of applied science in data-driven innovation for IT managers specialization combines applied management skills, such as project management and communication, with data analytics to prepare students to work with organizational leaders in their efforts to extract meaning from data. Graduates will be trained in the foundational data skills needed to solve problems or support new initiatives through the use of analysis and visualization tools.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge in core IT Management foundation areas. • Demonstrate the ability to understand the significance of information technology management on individuals, organizations, and society. • Have the ability to apply basic quantitative tools. • Have the ability to communicate effectively. • Demonstrate the ability to manage and lead. • Apply advance use of current techniques, skills and tools necessary for information technology management.

This specialization develops valuable skills in data retrieval, mining, analysis, and reporting that are becoming increasingly useful across all sectors. Data majors become skilled problem-solvers and innovators, adapting to the changing needs of modern enterprise. Data analytics is the process of extracting meaning from raw data using anything from a laptop to specialized computer systems. These systems transform, organize, and model the data to draw conclusions and identify patterns, leading to increases in knowledge and market share that have significant implications for an organization’s profitability.