Introduction to Data Management
About This Course
This module is part of the Post-Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Business Analytics.
This module covers the concepts of data management from data governance to data architecture, data modelling and data access. It aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to manage variety of data sources from data in local database to large volume data in big data cloud storage. Students will learn to interpret relational and non-relational data models and manage data in structured database and big data architecture.
What You'll Learn
• Explain the data management and governance framework
• Interpret a relational database through Entity Relationship data model and use SQL to access the data
• Interpret a data warehouse structure through dimensional data model
• Describe the key characteristics of Big Data and access a Big Data platform to query unstructured data via NoSQL
• Explain Data Ethics and the CIA model in managing data security
Entry Requirements
Applicants should possess at least a local diploma qualification or equivalent in business, engineering, technology, or any other disciplines from recognised institution.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.