Database Application Developer (DAD)

This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test and implement databases on a variety of local or cloud operating platforms and work with Big Data. You will also learn how to create desktop or web-based database applications using object-oriented languages. In an applied capstone project, you will use industry practices and tools to design, test and implement a distributed database application. This program offers an optional work term for those who meet all academic requirements.

• analyze system requirements for applications
• implement logical database design
• program computer applications
• develop database applications
• perform basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery
• utilize web technologies in computer applications
• develop on-premise and cloud database solutions
• work with Big Data
• construct data warehousing
• apply Agile methodologies for software development
   

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.