A career in Database Management primarily focuses on data control and designing data storage solutions. Individuals who desire to pursue such a career are given the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding required by such position through the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an Emphasis in Database Management. The program is conveniently offered by Kaplan University in the online format to allow working professionals to pursue career advancement goals through further education without having to take leave from work.

Students are given a solid foundation through the required Core Courses which teach them to provide resolutions to users and organizations regarding technical issues, evaluate practices and products for the purpose of determining their effectiveness for users and systems, and explain how business or economic processes are impacted by technology and information systems. Graduates are expected to acquire the knowledge of designing e-media products or use in the real world.

The Advanced Start Option can be completed by taking the required ninety (90) credit hours, half the time of a regular bachelor’s degree program which requires one hundred eighty (180) credit hours. Prospective students are associate degree holders since they would be most likely to have allowable transfer credits which make it possible for the swifter attainment of a bachelor’s degree. Tuition cost is $ 425.00 per credit hour for an estimated total program cost of $ 38,250.00.

Required Courses include Project Management I or Managing Technological Innovation, IT Consulting Skills or Information Technology Externship, Internet Business Fundamentals or Management of Information Systems, Structured Query Language or Database Design, Bachelor’s Capstone in Information Technology, System Analysis and Design, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Infrastructure, Open Elective, Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access, Oracle Query Design, Intermediate Query Design and Reporting, SQL Server Database Administration, and Oracle Database Administration. The Database Management Emphasis is offered under the Information Systems Track. Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.