This program will provide students with a strong foundation in the design and management of database systems in a business environment. An in-depth practice of Structured Query Language (SQL) is provided in the context of business-related case studies. The Database Management program covers advanced database concepts, including database administration, database technology, database web programming and selection and acquisition of database management systems. Supporting courses allow students to gain a thorough understanding of necessary business communication skills, operating systems, programming logic and system design.
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Students can earn the following degrees and certificates at Long Beach City College:
Degrees & Certificates
Associate in Science (AS), Database Management
The Database Management Systems concentration includes coursework in the design, development, and maintenance of relational databases. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a computer field following graduation. Students wishing a Bachelors’ degree (transfer program) should meet with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze the data needs an organization or company and determine how to best organize and store the data in logical, secure, and accessible structures.
- Design web applications to access and manipulate data using MS Access, MySQL, MS SQL Server and PHP.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a database administrator and how to diagnose and troubleshoot systems.
Required Courses:
Total: 31 units |
Certificate of Achievement, Database Management
The Database Management certificate of achievement is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills required of data management professionals. This certificate will prepare students for a variety of roles suitable for an entry level position as a business analyst, data analyst, data scientist, database application programmer or junior database administrator. The program provides students with hands-on experiences in three database systems including Microsoft Access, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Students learn to write SQL, create database objects, organize data, report and analyze, program forms, plan a database around a business need, normalize a relational database system, and build database web applications. Students have the opportunity to take a Microsoft Certification in Database Fundamentals as part of this certificate.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Analyze the data needs an organization or company, and determine how to best organize and store the data in logical, secure and accessible structures.
- Design web applications to access and manipulate data using MS access, MySQL, MS SQL Server and PHP.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a database administrator, and how to diagnose and troubleshoot systems.
Required Courses:
Total: 31 units |
Certificate of Achievement, Database Specialist
Students learn how to use Microsoft Access, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Create your own databases, forms, and reports using SQL.
Required courses:
Total units: 10 |
Certificate of Accomplishment, PHP Web Programmer
Students will learn how to build robust web applications with PHP and MySQL.
Required Courses:
Total Units: 16 |
Certificate of Accomplishment, Android App Developer
Students learn programming skills in Java or C++, Android App Development, and Database hands-on concepts.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Demonstrate the ability to create, design, and implement java based Android applications (apps) using the Android API.
- Show the skills to create, manage, and use databases and SQL for Android applications (apps).
- Be able to complete the full development process for Android Applications (apps).
Required Courses:
Total Units: 11 |
Certificate of Accomplishment, SQL Programmer Specialist
Total Units: 4 |
sequence of classes
We recommend scheduling your academic plan following the sequence of courses below.
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Course offerings
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BCOM 15 Business communications3 units |
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COSA 2 Critical Thinking Using Computers3 units |
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COSA 25 Microsoft Access for Windows3 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 1 |
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COSN 205 UNIX/Linux Fundamentals4 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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COSN 250 Introduction to Cloud Computing3 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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COSP 38 Database Concepts4 units |
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COSP 230 android app development in Java3 units Prerequisites: CS 21 or CS 11 |
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COSP 236 Introduction to Microsoft SQL & T-SQL2 units |
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COSP 237 Introduction to Oracle SQL & PL/SQL2 units |
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COSP 238 Database Cloud Technologies3 units |
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COSW 10 Beginning Website Development4 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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COSW 30 Web Development with PHP/MySQL4 units Recommended Preparation: COSW 10 and COSP 38 |
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COSW 200 Introduction to JavaScript and JQuery4 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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CS 21 Java: computer science4 units |
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CS 11 Computer programming/c++4 units |
Additional requirements
Program Offers
You can earn industry approved certificates offered by Microsoft to show off your skills on your resume’.
These certificates are offered by COS departments.
Microsoft Skill-based Exams:
- Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (Worth $165)
- Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS (Worth $127)