Managing Data and Information Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Management in Managing Data and Information programme starts by giving students a foundation in business and management, helping them develop the skills they need to organize and lead teams and to respond to internal and external pressures.  

Students who pursue a major in Managing Data and Information will learn how organizations leverage technology to create, store, manage, analyze, and share data and information to make effective decisions. You will use analytics to create knowledge from raw data and apply best practices in the use of information technology and systems to support decision-making.

Programme options

As part of the Managing Data and Information major, you will have the opportunity to work with professionals in your chosen field and combine relevant job experience with classroom studies.

There is an optional internship available for Bachelor of Management students during their third year of study. The internship is designed to be a career investment used to build upon skills, professional experiences, and connections to enhance your employability after graduation. 

The following Managing Data and Information programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:   

• Bachelor of Management with Major  in Managing Data and Information

• Certificates including Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Management, Leadership, Marketing Management, and Public Sector Management.

What you will learn

You will learn the fundamentals of what, how and why information systems are used in organizations and the technologies that enables them. You will be exposed to real information systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Business Analytics tools.

This major gives you the ability to harness and manage information systems demands and gain a sound understanding of a broad range of concepts and strategies for challenging issues in dealing with data management.

Possible careers include:

• Web Content Manager

• Enterprise Content Management

• Information Management Consultant

You can continue your studies with a master’s degree in areas like information management; public administration; or resource and environmental management.  

Bachelor of Management graduates with a Managing Data and Information major who go on to a Masters of Information degree may be able to reduce their MI degree requirements by 2 half-credit courses.