Today, data is inexpensive and explosive. Almost every sector of business has access to more data than they did years ago.  In fact, business have more data then they know how to use. As a result, businesses need and want to capitalize on the value of their data and public data.  This upsurge in “Big Data†has business in need of data science professionals.

Data Science draws upon many fields including information technology (IT), management, statistics, and social science.  In an effort to fill the need for IT professionals within the Data Science field, higher education institutions are beginning to develop Data Science programs.  However, many of these programs lack a strong emphasis on technology and security.  This presentation will explain the redevelopment of an Information and Technology Management (ITM) curriculum to place emphasis of Data Science, technology, and security.