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Database Management
The Database Management curriculum prepares graduates for employment with organizations that use database management system software to process, manage, and communicate information.
The curriculum provides the student with a foundation to begin professional certification with Microsoft or ORACLE database programs.
Course work includes terminology and design, database administration, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, database programming and tools, and related topics. Studies will provide an opportunity for students to implement, support, and manage industry standard database systems.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Database Management is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of database and
computer related entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training.
Database administrators are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2014. Employment of these computer specialists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies. Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer systems design and related services, which is projected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy. Job growth will not be as rapid as during the previous decade, however, as the information technology sector begins to mature and as routine work is increasingly outsourced overseas. In addition to growth, many job openings will arise annually from the need to replace workers who move into managerial positions or other occupations or who leave the labor force.
Admission
A high school diploma or equivalent (also available through CPCC) is required.
CPCC placement tests are required for English and mathematics. Advance studies in mathematics and English courses are available for students to build basic skills and knowledge.
A counseling/orientation appointment follows placement testing.
Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section of the catalog for details.