Program Description
The Computer Information Systems Database Specialist Degree program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates will be competent in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as database specialists.
Career Information
Occupation
Database Administrators and Architects
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 15% nationally and 13% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $68,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Peter Ejindu
Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
Academic Building C2310A
404-225-4538
pejindu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 63
Estimated Program Cost: $11,860
Course Outline
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communications
Select one of the following
Area II - Social/Behavioral - Select one of the following
Area III – Natural Science/Mathematics – Select one of the following
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one of the following
Occupational Courses (25 Credits)
Oracle Specialization (23 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 63
Program Outcomes
1. Graduate will have the ability to provide daily database administration and support.
2. Graduate will have the ability to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair database systems
3. Graduate will have the ability to provide technical knowledge working with system administrators, technical managers, developers, and architects.
4. Graduate will have the ability to participate in the evaluation and recommendation of database administration tools and new database management systems technologies.
5. Graduate will have the ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly.
6. Graduate will have highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills.