Introduces the student to data, data structures and database technologies and their and use as operational & strategic tools. Students will develop knowledge of a broad range of data types and database-management systems including both SQL and NOSQL systems. Relational structures and data modeling with entity-relationship diagrams will be covered including use of the Structured Query Language (SQL) to extract data. The course will review NOSQL databases including systems for high performance, high reliability, and unstructured data management. Corequisite(s): ITM 300, MSBA 300, ACCTG 336, or TA 336.