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A data architect defines how the data will be stored, consumed, integrated, and managed by different data entities and IT systems. A data architect is an individual who is responsible for designing, creating, deploying, and managing an organization's data architecture, optimize database systems, improve system performance, design conceptual and logical data, and provide operational support to management. A data architect primarily ensures that an organization follows a formal data standard and that its data assets are in line with the defined data architecture and/or with the goals of the business. Typically, a data architect maintains the metadata registry, oversees data management, optimiz...

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  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,179Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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6.4 years
$138K
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5.64 years
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