Radford Data Information Management MS Data Engineering Transfer Guide
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Radford Data Information Management MS Data Engineering Transfer Guide

Radford Data Information Management MS Data Engineering Transfer Guide

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These transfer guides are used to direct students in the discovery of courses and programs that they are eligible to transfer into based on the number of credits they have currently accrued.

Master's of Science in Data Information Management/Data Engineering

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ANY TRANSFERABLE STEM ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Complete at a Virginia Community College

Credits

RU Course Equivalent

Notes

SDV 100 or SDV 101

1-2

UNIV 100

SDV 101 = 100 level elective

ENG 111

3

ENGL 111

  

ENG 112 or ENG 113

3

ENGL 112

ENG 112 recommended to count as a Writing Intensive & Expression course.

Any UCGS Art or Humanities

3

General Education

  

Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Lit

3

General Education

This course must come from a different group than previous course

Any UCGS History

3

General Education

  

Any UCGS Social or Behavioral Science

3

General Education

Cannot be a history course

Any UCGS Natural Sciences

4

General Education

  

UCGS STEM major's math requirements

3-4

MATH 100 or higher

Math requirements vary by major

Any UCGS course

3-4

    

Any UCGS course

3-4

    

CSC 221; ITP 120 or CSC 222 (preferred); CSC 223; MTH 263; and any other transferrable VCCS courses

26-29

Major Specific/Gen Ed

Additional credits needed to complete an associate degree; Earn a B or better in ITP 120 or CSC 222 and CSC 223

Pre-Transfer Credits

60-62

    

 

Information for students planning to transfer to Radford University through the GAA, upon completion of the associate degree. Students can get any transferable STEM associate degree, transfer to RU, and complete bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Data Information Management (DAIM)/Data Engineering at RU.

 

Complete at Radford University

Credits

Notes

Program Information

  

  • If you complete a transferable associate degree, RU's general education requirements will be waived. You will only need to complete major requirements and reach minimum overall credit hour requirements.

  • RU's General Education is designed to enable students to receive additional credentials in the form of second majors, minors, and certificates. Explore REAL Navigator for more information.

  • You can major in any STEM field at a community college. Radford University will accept courses with a grade of 'C' or better in each community college course applicable to the transfer degree from a VCCS institution.

  • Refer to RU's major specific transfer guides to learn about specific requirements for your intended major in the Artis College of Science and Technology (ACST) at RU. All ACST majors will be available to you through this GAA.

  • You must complete application for your intended undergraduate degree (UD) program at ACST in compliance with the program's application dates. After applying to an UD program, you must apply to the Accelerated Master's degree program no less than 4 months before starting graduate classes. The application must include at least 1 letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the degree granting community college. By meeting these requirements, you are guaranteed admission into the DAIM/Data Engineering Accelerated Master's degree program at RU.

  • Take Database I (ITEC 340) the summer before your junior year at RU.

  • After transferring you must take the following courses:

BS with Database Concentration

    

Summer (Pre-Junior Year)

3

CS 340

Junior Year – Fall

12

CS 230, CS 252, STAT 200, CS 540

Junior Year – Spring

13

CS 345, CS 350, CS 370, CS 542, CS 645

Senior Year – Fall

12

CS 411, CS 322, CS 443, CS 685

Senior Year – Spring

12

Tech Elec, Free Elec, Free Elec, CS 695

Master of Science

    

MS – Fall

9

CS 641, CS 660, CS 695

MS – Spring

9

CS 647, Elective, CS 695

Students must complete 

  

Calculus I (MTH 263 VCCS or MATH 171 RU) and Database I (CS 340)

Post-Transfer Credits

58-60

  


 

Transfer Guidance

 

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

  • By meeting the following criteria, students who complete the prescribed curriculum and meet the criteria below are guaranteed admission into Radford University.

  • Earn a transferable associate degree

  • Earn a minimum of 2.8 cumulative GPA

  • Good standing at the current institution

  • Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors.

 

Important Links & Dates

  • Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, CLEP and other accelerated credit programs will be evaluated for credits (based on receipt and evaluation of official scores).

  • Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at RU unless otherwise requested.

  • University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu 

  • Admission Application: By March 1 for Priority Fall Admission process at https://radfordinfo.org/transfer/  and send an email of intent/interest to msde@radford.edu as soon as you begin to consider the accelerated MS program in Data Information Management (DAIM)/Data Engineering at RU so you can get registered for the Summer III, ITEC 340.

  • Financial Aid opportunities during summer/fall are available at https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid 

  • FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority deadline of March 1 at https://studentaid.gov/ 

 

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

  • Completing your English and first math courses in your first year is recommended.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center www.TransferVirginia.org

  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and an admissions counselor at Radford University within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

 

Is This Degree Right For Me?

  • Admission to the university is guaranteed through this agreement and students are generally admitted into a pre-major during the transfer process. You will work with an assigned advisor to change into your degree granting path in any STEM major at the Artis College of Science and Technology at RU once requirements are met. You must send an email of intent/interest to msde@radford.edu as soon as you begin to consider the accelerated MS program in Data Information Management (DAIM)/Data Engineering at RU.

  • Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors.

 

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

  • Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Students can major in any STEM field at a community college. The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the REAL Curriculum (lower division/general education) requirements. Students will need to complete all other University, college, and departmental requirements in order to obtain the Baccalaureate degree and Master's degree from RU.

  • Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application. If admitted, the student will receive the benefits associated with the transferable associate degree (as noted prior).

 

Is This College Right For Me?

  • Main campus is located in the city of Radford and our Radford University Carilion campus is located in Roanoke. RU is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support.

  • Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors.

  • With 70+ bachelor's degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

  • Transfer students have the option to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area.

  • Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid.

  • 16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations.

  • Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org

 

Did You Know That…

  • Completing your Associate transfer degree satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree.

  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University.

  • Of students who apply, usually about 65% of transfer applicants are accepted to Radford University and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from the Virginia Community College System.

  • Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

 

What Resources Are Available To Help Me Select A Major?

  • Radford University's career coaches in Career and Talent Development can help you discover what career paths may best fit your unique talents and skills.

  • Academic advisors in our Highlander Success Center can help you understand our majors, minors and concentrations.

  • Learn more about career pathways at www.TransferVirginia.org

4-Year Major
Computer/Information/Data Science/Computer Engineering
Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science
Applicable School(s)
Radford University
Category/Topic
Transfer Guides
Last revised on Wednesday May 13 2026
Created on Wednesday April 01 2026

 

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