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Database Administration & Management Not recruiting for academic year 2010-11
BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: G542
Key features
Key database failure can crash a business - learn prevention and cure
Flexible admissions criteria
Final year group case study brings all the topics together
Optional placement year
Accredited by the Institute for the Management of Information Systems.
British Computer Society - Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation.
What it’s about
This course will provide you with an understanding of the complexities of database environments.
All organisations use databases and most internal databases are mission critical in that any problems have the potential to bring the business to a standstill. Anyone who has the skills and knowledge to prevent this and/or cure the problem will be a very valuable asset.
What you do
The first year of the course introduces you to a variety of IT aspects including analysis, design and development of systems, website publishing, and hardware and network elements.
The second year develops your knowledge of database environments, including both software and hardware elements.
An optional one-year placement period can be integrated into your course, or alternatively, you may choose to undertake a shorter work experience module that develops your ability to apply your knowledge to real database environments.
In the final year, you will concentrate on the use of databases as a strategic resource, including security and performance issues. You will also undertake a major project that relates to database development, operation and maintenance. There will also be an opportunity to choose from a range of options in order to tailor your studies to your particular interests.
Further award and module information can be found here. This award is part of the Applied IT Degree Scheme.
Where next
Your graduate destination is likely to be as a Database Technician or Administrator, ensuring that the company makes best use of its data resources.
Have you also considered?
- Applied Information Technology
- Logistics Technology
- Database Technology
Fact File
| Qualification: | BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stoke Campus |
| Course Start: | September. |
| Course Length: | Normally three years without a placement and four years with a placement; up to eight years part-time. |
| Attendance: | Typically, a full-time student will have 16 hours per week of class contact time. In addition, you will need to spend time reading around the subject, researching topics, and completing assessed work. |
| Entry Requirements: | All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 240 UCAS tariff points.
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| Application: | Via UCAS. For more information about how to apply, please click here. |
| UCAS Code: | G542 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.
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Contact
For more information about Database Administration and Management (G542) please contact:
Chris MannFaculty of Computing,
Engineering & Technology
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF
t: +44 (0)1782 294275
f: 01782 294026
e: c.m.mann@staffs.ac.uk
