Database Design and Administration (Master's)
The Database Design and Administration master's degree specialty is offered online or on campus at the University of Denver in the evenings, or in a combination of both, to meet the needs of busy adults who are current or aspiring database designers and administrators. Learn how to design, administer, fine-tune, and maintain databases with a database administration degree, plus develop a business acumen that will help you excel in the industry of IT. Master's degree students learn from expert instructors who work in the field they teach, providing excellent insight to what is needed to work efficiently and effectively in this sector of IT.
Become a leader in database design, development, and administration while you expand your skill set to include data modeling, data warehousing, performance tuning, programming, and building and maintaining client-server databases. The combination of required and elective courses in the master's degree program cover key DBS technologies such as SQL, SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, Transact-SQL programming, and OO databases. This extensive content delivered in a hands-on manner provides both the knowledge and the specific skills needed to put the student on the path to earn key industry certifications for vendor database platforms.
The program also addresses the business management strategies necessary to navigate real-world challenges by offering a broader view of the IT industry, combined with business insights regarding the application of technology to solve business problems. You'll learn how other technology subjects impact database design, such as web design and development, software programming, and telecommunications. This breadth of knowledge, coupled with in-depth database design and administration skills, gives students the competitive advantage needed to meet current industry demands and the demands of the tomorrow. Customize your Information and Communications Technology master's degree through the innovative Professional Options Curriculum using our convenient online degree builder tool, which allows you to select courses that cater to your specific career needs.
Information and Communications Technology Outcomes
This program prepares students to:
- Define an enterprise architecture including hardware, software, databases, and communications networks and protocols
- Evaluate, select, and apply software design and development methodologies that incorporate software development, acquisition, and/or re-use
- Identify the operational and economic impact of system architecture and software applications in areas such as computer processing, data communications, network design, and software maintenance and support
- Apply best project management practices
- Apply good design processes and methods to develop production-quality systems
- Plan and evaluate, select, and apply appropriate systems and software quality assurance methods and tools
- Lead and coach others in the development of systems and software components
- Communicate effectively with technical peers, management, customers, and end-users
- Assess current and emerging telecommunications technologies
- Identify practices in information assurance
Required Courses
MAS in Information And Communications Technology with a specialty in Database Design and Administration requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses)
Professional Foundation Courses - 12 qtr. hrsProfessional Foundations courses help students to understand the scope of activity, historical development, future direction and trends, and typical types and roles of organizations that operate within a career field.
Specialty Courses - 16 qtr. hrs (Choose 4)
Professional Specialty courses allow students to focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector in which they are working or wish to work, and master the skills needed to excel in that area.
Further Study - 12 qtr. hrs (Choose 3)
Further Studies Options allow students to customize their degrees to match their career needs by either choosing in-depth study in their specialty by selecting three of the following courses, or exploring other options by using our Degree Builder tool.
Customize your degree or certificate using our convenient online degree builder tool, which allows you to select courses that cater to your specific career needs.
Core Coures - 8 qtr. hrsThe Graduate Research and Writing and Capstone Project courses are required for all master's degree students. The Graduate Research and Writing course prepares students for the writing and research assignments throughout their program, including the capstone project. The Capstone Project is the culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs, in which students explore a problem or issue within their field of study.
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Careers in Database Design and Administration
Titles
Database Manager, IT Database Administration Specialist, Database Architect, Database Developer, Applications Database Manager, Systems Analyst, Database Engineer.
Duties
Develop and maintain IT applications, training, support, research, management, development, administration, information storage and retrieval, data analysis, programming.
Outlook
At a rate much faster than the average for all occupations, database administrators will enjoy excellent job prospects, with a 20% growth rate for job openings, as projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Associated Content reports that demand for database administrators will grow in computer systems design, data processing, software publishing, and computer consulting fields. Database security and organization continues to be a worldwide priority, as the volume of sensitive data increases around the world.
Careers In Information and Communications Technology
YOU are in high demand!
One of the fastest growth rates among all occupations in the US, computer scientist and database administrator job openings are expected to grow 53% in the next ten years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, the ICT career outlook is incredibly positive, with a 28% employment increase expected within the field. Whether you choose a career at a government agency, large private corporation, or small organization, ICT professionals are in high demand−particularly if you have job experience and relevant education in information and communication technology under your belt.
ICT makes the grade.
If you're an ICT professional, don't let market volatility and the economic downturn slow you down. Channel Insider reports that nearly 80% of human resource recruiters are looking to fill technology positions this year. And with network architects, computer software engineers, and database administrators being ranked in the top 50 best careers to have by U.S. News and World Report, it's no wonder the ICT field is booming.
Where are they now?
Alumni from University College who graduated with a master's degree in information and communication technology hold job titles such as Systems Administrator, Project Manager, Network Engineer, Managing Consultant, Network Architect, Lead IT Analyst, and Data Engineer in companies and organizations such as Pratt & Whitney, Ironware Technologies, Vanguard Communication, Qwest, Advanced Program Group, Verizon Wireless, IBM, IntelliDyne, Cisco Systems, Chevron, Time Warner Telecom, Harland Financial Solutions, and the United States Air Force.
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