- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Continuing on from COMP 1630 , this course is aimed at students who already understand relational database, data modeling, using spreadsheets and the importance of improving Data Quality (DQ). Topics include the business impact of Data Quality, data profiling techniques, capability, and maturity models. Data Governance, DQ improvement roadmaps and approaches to gaining executive support for DQ improvement are discussed. In class labs, homework assignments and a project focus on how to use Data Quality techniques and tools. COMP 3839 is a required course in the Applied Database Administration and Design (ADAD) Associate Certificate; the Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC) and an elective in the Computer Systems Technology (CST FLEX) Diploma. Successful participants learn how to apply a data quality framework to data migration projects and are better prepared to move on to higher-level Database, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics courses.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 1630
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$422.23 - $441.72 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define the business value and goals of Data Quality (DQ) improvement.
- Measure the baseline DQ of data sets with data profiling to establish baselines for improvement.
- Use simple statistical measures for prioritizing discovered DQ issues.
- Assess business process capabilities through the DQ characteristics of their data sets.
- Discuss DQ root causes and prioritize mitigation for discovered DQ issues using the established Data Quality Improvement Methodology for large and small projects.
- Describe how the Data Quality Contract approach integrates Data Engineering and Data Governance.
- Integrate data quality improvement initiatives into development projects using concepts such as Data Mesh, Data Observability and Active Data Catalogues.
- Describe how Enterprise Information Management connects the principles of Data Governance to the implementation of Data Management using concepts such as Data Quality Rules, Contracts, and Stewardship.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Data Quality Improvement (COMP 3839) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Data Analytics
Certificate Part-time
- Applied Database Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 3839 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 41646
Dates
Oct 24 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 41646
- $422.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 - Nov 28 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Patricia Moura
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 18 hours synchronous online classes. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of COMP 3839 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 84217
Dates
Jan 09 - Feb 13 Loading
- CRN 84217
- $422.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Feb 13 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Patricia Moura
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 18 hours on campus. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 82183
Dates
Feb 20 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 82183
- $441.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20 - Mar 27 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 389 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Patricia Moura
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 18 hours on campus. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.