UMUC

School of Undergraduate Studies

Certificate in Database Management

The database management certificate offers an introduction to the design and management of database systems in a business environment. In-depth practice in the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) is provided in the context of business-related case studies. The program covers advanced database concepts, including database administration, database technology, and selection and acquisition of database management systems. Supporting elective courses include database mining and the systems analysis required to begin developing the information technology (IT) infrastructure in a business environment. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in computer studies.

Total Semester Hours: 18

An introductory computing course chosen from the following (3):

  • CMIS 102 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design
  • CMIS 102A - Fundamentals of Programming I
  • CMST 306 - Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming
    or previous workplace experience with C, C++, Visual Basic, Ada, COBOL, or another high-level language plus an additional supporting elective from the list below

Three required courses:

A supporting elective chosen from the following (3):

A second supporting elective chosen from the above list (3)