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2011-2012 University Catalog

Database Management Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: VS-CERG-DBM

School: Volgenau School of Engineering 

Department: Computer Science 

The area of databases is considered by most experts to be a fundamental area of computer and information science, and this graduate certificate program provides comprehensive coverage that includes theoretical foundations, practical experience, and recent advances.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 credits. Applicants must complete a self-assessment form, which can be obtained from the Computer Science Department. The form provides information concerning background and preparation for the program.

Applicants must possess knowledge equivalent to that provided by the following courses: INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems, SWE 510  Object-Oriented Programming in Java, INFS 515 Computer Organization, and INFS 519 Program Design and Data Structures.

Students not enrolled in a graduate degree program at Mason should apply for the database management certificate program through the Volgenau School Graduate Admissions Office. Students enrolled in a graduate degree program at Mason should contact the department for admission to the certificate program. Admission to the certificate program does not guarantee admission to any MS program.

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete four courses with an average grade of B or higher for a total of 12 credits of graduate study.

Required courses (6 credits):

Two from the following courses (6 credits):

Total: 12 credits