Program Overview

Database Application Developer (DAD)

Work Term Option (DADC)

Program Overview

This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test and implement databases on a variety of local or cloud operating platforms and work with Big Data. You will also learn how to create desktop or web-based database applications using object-oriented languages. In an applied capstone project, you will use industry practices and tools to design, test and implement a distributed database application. This program offers an optional work term for those who meet all academic requirements.

Skills

• Analyze system requirements for applications
• Implement logical database design
• Program computer applications
• Develop database applications
• Perform basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery
• Utilize web technologies in computer applications
• Develop on-premise and cloud database solutions
• Work with Big Data
• Construct data warehousing
• Apply Agile methodologies for software development

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the Database Application Developer (Work Term) (DADC) program.

Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.

Certificate Structure

Work-Integrated Learning Model Year | September | January | May ---|---|---|--- Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start in | Location | Availability ---|---|--- Start in Sept. 2025 | Location Newnham | Availability _ _ Not available Start in Jan. 2026 | Location Newnham | Availability _ _ Open

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Career Options

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Database developer
• Database web programmer
• Database analyst
• Data administrator

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• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Architecture & Administration
• Honours Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics
• Honours Bachelor of Information Technology – Cybersecurity
• Honours Bachelor of Technology – Software Development
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