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Overview

The Databases Graduate Certificate offers a comprehensive course of study in database systems, from elementary foundations, such as relation systems and common query languages, through systems implementation and ultimately distributed transaction processing.

• Acquire a strong foundation in database systems
• Learn to design and implement database management systems
• Perform transaction processing and distributed data management
• Explore applications of technologies highly related to databases, including web search, computer networking, and artificial intelligence

Who Should Apply

• Software engineers
• Database architects
• Database administrators

Earning the Certificate

Tailor the certificate to your interests and career goals

Begin your certificate any academic quarter that an applicable course is offered, subject to prerequisites

Take courses for graduate credit and a grade

Receive a B (3.0) or better in each course

Prerequisites

• Programming experience: C/C++ (CS 108 or equivalent).
• A conferred Bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.

Application

To pursue a graduate certificate you need to apply.

Tuition

$16,380 - $18,900 (13 - 15 units)
to complete the certificate

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Time to Complete Certificate

1-2 years average
3 years maximum to complete

Questions

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