Study Database Design Graduate Certificate at Sacred Heart University in the USA, School of Computer Science and Engineering

Database Design Graduate Certificate
Sacred Heart University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The database design graduate certificate will help prepare the IT professional for a career as a database specialist or aid the newcomer in obtaining a job in this field. It will also prepare someone for one of many other information systems careers in which knowledge of database concepts, the design and implementation of databases, and data warehousing are important. One of the courses available in this program will include project development using Visual.NET enabled databases or web-enabled databases.The program requires the student to complete a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours of course work with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Regular program prerequisites still apply (CS 500 & CS 501). Courses earned toward a multimedia certificate may be applied to the master's program.

Which department am I in?

School of Computer Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$11,580.00 per year
Living Expenses (Housing & Food) 6,356/semester
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Fairfield Campus

5151 Park Avenue,

Fairfield,

Connecticut,

06825, Northeast, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$15,120.00 per year
Residence Hall Angelo Roncalli Hall 6,350 Per Semester Cost
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Fairfield Campus

5151 Park Avenue,

Fairfield,

Connecticut,

06825, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must possess the equivalent of a four-year bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, international applicants should have achieved an excellent academic record that includes at least sixteen years of primary, secondary, and college-level education.

For all non-native English speakers, an official English language proficiency examination is required. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted:

  • TOEFL 80+
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 80
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
  • Academic IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 110

Other Acceptable Exam Scores

  • PTE: 62
  • iTEP: 5
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
  • Completion of ELS 112
  • Completion of EF Level C1
  • Completion of Talk Level 7
  • EIKEN: pre-1
  • GTEC: 1200
  • PTE: 62
  • SHU ESL Program: Score of 90 on exit ESL exam AND successful completion of Level 5 or 6
  • VEPT 5.5

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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