Computer Science — Graduate Certificate in Database Technology

This program is geared toward programmers and software professionals who wish to acquire a systematic education in database technology. It provides a solid anchoring in state-of-the-art database technology and trains its students to become database application developers or database administrators. A bachelor’s degree is required.

The candidates should have substantial programming experience; knowledge of databases is not expected.

The certificate requires 12 credit hours (4 courses).

The basic training comprises a sequence of three courses:

These courses provide a thorough introduction to relational and object-relational databases, SQL, indexing, concurrency and recovery, and the design of user interfaces for database applications. Each student also selects one advanced database elective depending on specific interests.

For application materials or to arrange a personal interview, please contact the Computer Science Graduate Programs at 617.287.6440, or send email to dsim@cs.umb.edu.

Prospective applicants will be invited for an interview with a faculty member to determine whether they have an appropriate background for the certificate. The admission to the certificate program is determined by a computer science faculty committee.