Program Overview
This graduate certificate in Database Management Systems trains students to design, develop, and manage database systems. It's a fully online hybrid program suitable for computing-related professionals, IT workers without IT degrees, or individuals seeking career advancement or entry into the high-tech field. Credits earned can be applied towards the M.S. degree in applied information technology.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This graduate certificate program in Database Management Systems is designed to help students learn how to design and develop database systems, as well as manage large database systems. The program is fully online and can be completed in a hybrid format. The certificate program is designed for students who:
- Have a bachelor's degree in a computing-related field.
- Are working as programmers, software engineers, or system analysts.
- Are seeking career advancement in the high-tech field.
- Do not have a bachelor's degree in information technology but currently work in the IT field and seek additional academic background.
- Have a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than IT and want to prepare themselves for careers in this field. The certificate course of study can be completed as a stand-alone graduate certificate. Credits can also be applied toward the M.S. degree program in applied information technology.
Careers:
The certificate is valuable preparation for students seeking career advancement in the high-tech work environment or preparing to enter the high-tech workforce.
Other:
The graduate certificate in database management systems covers the study, design, and development of database systems and the major issues in managing a large database system.
