About the Program
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.
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
2 Semesters (1 Year)
Starts
January, September
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- 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
Work Experience
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.
Work-Integrated Learning Model
Academic Schedule
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September |
January |
May |
| Year 1 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Work Term |
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Database developer
- Database web programmer
- Database analyst
- Data administrator
Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Analyze system requirements for business computer applications.
- Work and communicate as a member of a team in the design, development and implementation of computerized business applications.
- Construct a logical and physical database design given a client’s system requirements.
- Implement a simple database application using popular relational database application software.
- Program computer applications using an object-oriented programming language.
- Develop specific business applications using a multi-tier architecture.
- Modify deployed applications using industry standard system architectures and frameworks.
- Perform basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery, and network administration.
- Implement database applications using an enterprise-level relational database product.
- Apply knowledge of data warehousing, data marts, and data mining to gather and summarize decision making information.
- Employ web technologies in database application implementation and support.
- Work effectively in web and distributed operating system environments.
- Ontario university or college degree or college diploma or equivalent in computer programming, software development or related discipline.
Applicants with a degree or diploma in a non-related field with two years IT-related work experience (or with completion of computer programming courses) will be considered for admission.
Applicants with significant related work experience that is the equivalent of the above may be considered for Admission. A relevant resume and references must be provide.
- English proficiency for graduate certificates
Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a World Education Services (WES) or ICAS Canada credential evaluation.
Although not required for admission, applicants should possess good logic, aptitude for programming and reasoning skills.
International Student Information
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
