Computer Science (Big Data Systems) (M.S.) | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
Write code to perform desired actions.

Technology

Word processing softwareAccess softwareRequirements analysis and system architecture softwareInternet directory services softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Desktop computersMainframe computersNotebook computersPersonal digital assistants PDA

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts	title_inference	$103,790 median$166,030 top	+8.71%	4,550

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational systems strategy — set the long-range direction for enterprise computer systems architecture, aligning technology investments with business objectives at the executive level.
Cross-functional problem-solving leadership — lead multi-team resolution of critical system failures, establishing incident management protocols that reduce future downtime across the organization.
Systems analysis methodology — define and institutionalize structured analysis, data modeling, and information-engineering standards adopted organization-wide by analysts at all levels.
Enterprise integration governance — oversee the coordination and compatibility of all computer systems across an organization, establishing policies that enable seamless information sharing.
Workforce development — mentor and coach junior and mid-level analysts, designing training curricula and growth pathways that build organizational analytical capability.
Innovation and technology adoption — evaluate and champion transformative technologies such as cloud platforms or AI-assisted analytics, driving enterprise-scale modernization initiatives.
Management partnership — advise C-suite and department heads on system principles and investment decisions, translating complex technical trade-offs into clear strategic guidance.
Requirements governance — establish organization-wide standards for requirements analysis and architecture documentation, ensuring consistency and quality across all systems projects.
Performance and quality oversight — design monitoring frameworks and evaluation criteria that measure system effectiveness against business outcomes, driving continuous improvement programs.
Organizational change leadership — lead the human and process dimensions of large-scale system transitions, managing stakeholder communication and adoption strategies across the enterprise.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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