Information Technology
Database Administration Option

The Information Technology (IT) Database Administration option provides students with the knowledge needed to work in the fields of database administration, database design, and programming with database management systems. The course of study includes a foundation in business information systems, database theory and design, a procedural programming language, and a database language. A capstone course utilizes a special project, encompassing all of the areas, suitable for job experience and a job portfolio. Upon completion of the degree the graduate will be qualified to take industry designed and recognized certification examinations. Employment opportunities include entry-level positions to develop, implement, manage and maintain database systems. This curriculum is supported by a solid foundation of core courses that focus on problem solving and communications skills for Information Technology professionals.

Students entering this program will need to have basic computer skills such as would be obtained through the CIS 100 course (Introduction to Computers) or equivalent.

Curriculum Guides

• IT Database Administration - Associates of Applied Science
   

• IT Database Administration - Certificate