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- Information Systems and Management
- Open Source and Operating Systems
- Programming Languages and Object-Oriented Programming
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Engineering and Technology
Database Management
EDP 302844
Note: The Professional Sequence in Database Management is being discontinued, effective April 9, 2012. No further applications to the program will be accepted. Currently registered students should email course@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.
The Professional Sequence in Database Management is designed to be more abstract or theoretical than tied to a specific database program. The curriculum gives special consideration to cross-platform issues, although you do use specific database programs to perform examples and assignments. Prepare to take the entire database application into consideration, from designing a database and using SQL to interact with that database to developing a user interface (stand-alone, client-server, Web-based).
Courses
The table contains the required courses for the Professional Sequence in Database Management, as well as the terms they are typically available for enrollment.
4 Required Courses, 1–2 Electives (144 Hours of Instruction)
| Required Courses | Course Number | Units/ CEU | Classroom | Online |
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| Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | X409.1 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
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| Building Database Systems | X478 | 2 | Spring Summer |
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| Data Modeling and Database Design | X402.5 | 2 | Fall Spring |
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| Managing Data(bases) using SQL | X401.9 | 2 | Fall Summer |
| Electives | Course Number | Units/ CEU | Classroom | Online |
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| Basic Principles in Managing a Data Warehouse (offered future term) | X413.7 | 1 | ||
| C Language Programming I | X444 | 2 | Summer | |
| Database Automation Using VBA | X405.6 | 2 | Fall Spring |
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| Database Marketing and Data-Driven Customer Relationship Management (CRM) | X481.9 | 2 | Fall | |
| Designing, Building, and Using Databases | X405.4 | 2 | Fall Spring |
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| Developing Database Applications | X405.5 | 2 | Fall Spring |
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| First Course in Java | X429.9 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
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| Introduction to Perl Programming | X416.7 | 1 | Spring Summer |
Fall Spring Summer |
| Intermediate Perl Programming (offered future term) | X401 | 1 | ||
| Introduction to the SAS System | X405 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
Course availability is subject to change. Courses offered in both online and classroom environments are interchangeable, and you may choose either format.
To enroll, click on a course title above and choose a section.
You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Professional Sequence in Database Management.
Who Will Benefit
This program is ideal if you are a manager, systems analyst, or programmer who wishes to learn more about databases or seeks a position as a database developer. If you are already a developer, the program can help solidify your skills as a database manager or administrator. The program is also useful if you have a diverse functional technology background in a field such as marketing, health care, telecommunications or financial services.
Prerequisites for Admission
There are no prerequisites for the Professional Sequence in Database Management.
Curriculum Requirements
The curriculum consists of 4 required courses and 1–2 elective courses for a total of 144 hours of instruction. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.
All coursework must be completed within two years of registering for the program. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion. For more information, please see the completion requirements and the substitutions, waivers and transfer credit policies.
Estimated Cost
Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The program has an estimated cost of $3,800 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.
Contact Information
To contact the department office, send an email to course@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.
