Data Science
Data Science is an emerging field involving systematic and methodological approaches
to managing and manipulating large data sets. The concentration in Data Science is
designed to help graduates gain skills and experience in designing, implementing,
and transforming data sets into actionable knowledge. It provides them with the knowledge
and competencies needed to work with analytic tools and technologies.
Digital Content and Information Systems
Provides graduates with practical knowledge needed to manage the increasingly growing
volume of digital information. Graduates will have a better understanding of the tools
and technologies needed to manage large amounts of data and complex information systems.
Students enrolled in the program will have a better understanding of human computer
interaction issues and interfaces.
Information Management and Health Informatics
Provides graduates with the skills and competencies needed to work in healthcare environments
and to work with health information such as patient information, medical records,
medical imaging, and clinical research data. Students in the program will explore
how to effectively use technology to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare
including reducing cost, increasing patient access and improving diagnosis and treatment.
Information Science and Knowledge Organization
Provides graduates with the necessary skills and competencies associated with the
collection, classification, storage, retrieval, manipulation, packaging and dissemination
of information. It prepares graduates to work with information in a variety of formats
and in various organizational settings.
Project and Knowledge Management
Provides graduates with the knowledge and the understanding of the convergence of
project management and knowledge management, including the use of associated tools
and technologies. It prepares them to assume project management responsibilities including
project initiation, planning, scheduling, implementation, knowledge retention and
knowledge transfer.
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