Overview
Database management systems (DBMSs) provide essential infrastructure for handling the large volumes of data required by modern enterprises: corporate, government, scientific and educational. How database systems are applied can critically affect the success of an organisation. In the future, the management of very large volumes of organisational data will be … For more content click the Read More button below.
Since databases are so widely used, potential employers include any organisation that relies on the effective management of data. Obvious examples of large organisations with significant data management needs are financial institutions, telecommunications companies, manufacturing enterprises, and government departments. However, employment is not limited to such organisations, since data management is also critical in medium and small enterprises, such as scientific research labs and small businesses.
The Database Systems stream in the Computer Science program exposes students both to the foundations of DBMS architecture (essential knowledge for database administrators) as well as to the principles behind leading edge applications of databases, such as e-Commerce, data warehousing, and data mining.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Science - BSc3778 - Computer Science
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 96 UOC.
Core Courses72 Units of Credit:
Computing Elective6 Units of Credit:
Database Systems Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
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