Program Length
Formal classes and labs will run for 20 weeks followed by a mandatory 4 week work practicum. Classes are held Monday to Friday, 5:pm - 9:00pm. Program intakes occur in January (Winter Term) and July (Fall Term) of 2025
Ideal Applicant
An ideal candidate for this program is:
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A motivated, mature person with an IT background who wants to specialize or to upgrade existing skills.
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An analytical, technically proficient and detail-oriented person.
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An individual whose approach to problem solving is both creative and logical, depending on the circumstance
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An individual who can work well as part of a team and enjoy interacting with others
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An individual who possesses good working knowledge of operating systems such as Windows or Linux.
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A person who has some experience working with relational databases, and have completed an introductory course in Computer Science.
Admission Requirements
At least a “C” grade in O Level English and 2 GCE Advanced Level in Sciences with passes in Maths or Physics OR a minimum of two years post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Experience with relational databases (e.g. Microsoft Access) and operating systems (e.g. Linux/Unix, Windows) will be an asset. An introductory computer programming course or introduction to Computer Science is required.
Careers
Graduates from the DBA program will be prepared to apply their knowledge in the following careers:
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Database Administrator
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SQL Developer
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Database Analyst
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Database Business Analyst
Financial Matters
Domestic program fee Is 500,000 frs CFA (subject to change). Tuition Includes course materials and access to appropriate technology.
Application Procedure
Admission to the DBA program may be subject to limited enrollment per intake to keep the learning environment interactive and hands-on. Applicant qualifications are also carefully assessed due to the intensive nature of the program.