Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Database Technology in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,175
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
UMass Boston's Graduate Certificate in Database Technology delivers structured training in database systems, focusing on application development and administration competencies.
This program was established in response to significant industry demand for skilled database professionals. Graduates can explore diverse career paths, from application development to database administration roles. The curriculum addresses the growing need for expertise in modern tools, enabling participants to enhance their technical capabilities.
Participants should possess programming experience. All courses are scheduled during evening hours to accommodate working professionals.
The 12-credit program (4 courses) includes a core sequence: CS630 (Database Management Systems), CS615 (User Interface Design), and CS634 (Database System Architecture). This foundation covers relational/object-relational databases, SQL, indexing, transaction management, and database interface design. Students complete their certificate with one advanced elective (CS636 or CS637) tailored to their career goals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits f your transcript is in a language other than English please include an English translation validated by an official public translator
Statement of Purpose
Two letters of recommendation
Applicants who completed the majority of their undergraduate coursework outside of the United States are typically required to submit official TOEFL IELTS PTE or Duolingo English proficiency test scores
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits f your transcript is in a language other than English please include an English translation validated by an official public translator
Statement of Purpose
Two letters of recommendation
Applicants who completed the majority of their undergraduate coursework outside of the United States are typically required to submit official TOEFL IELTS PTE or Duolingo English proficiency test scores
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
14,175