| e Managers work with C language, Perl, SAS, | | | | Recognized regional accrediting agencies include |
| Java, and SQL to develop web-based user | | | | the: |
| interfaces as well as stand-alone and client server | | | | * Middle States Association of Colleges and |
| user interfaces. Database managers coordinate | | | | Schools |
| changes to computer databases, and test and | | | | * New England Association of Schools and |
| implement databases. They plan, coordinate, and | | | | Colleges |
| implement security measures to protect | | | | * North Central Association of Colleges and |
| computer databases. | | | | Schools |
| The different types of courses required to earn a | | | | * Northwest Commission on Colleges and |
| database management degree range from building | | | | Universities |
| database systems to developing database | | | | * Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| applications to managing databases using SQL. As | | | | * Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| you may have guessed, a bachelor’s | | | | Admissions requirements for most database |
| degree (or higher) is required for entry into this | | | | management degree programs or other |
| highly specialized field. | | | | computer related degree programs are very |
| Just about every college, university or technical | | | | similar. Students must submit a completed |
| school offers this degree path. Other common | | | | application form online, pay an application fee, |
| degree paths for database management careers | | | | usually $35-$60+, submit official transcripts from |
| include computer science, information science, and | | | | all schools attended prior to application, submit |
| management information systems. | | | | official SAT and ACT scores, submit one or more |
| While database management degrees are plentiful | | | | recommendation letters from a teacher, counselor |
| at traditional colleges, many students choose to | | | | or employer, and submit an essay. |
| work as an assistant, intern, or other entry-level | | | | Top colleges typically require an interview. For |
| positions while earning their degree online. Most | | | | online colleges, the interview may be conducted |
| traditional schools offer the distance learning | | | | over the phone, through online chat or other |
| option, while hundreds of online schools offer | | | | online communication method. When it comes to |
| database management, computer science, | | | | GPA, the requirements (or averages) vary greatly |
| information science, and management information | | | | by school. Top technical colleges such as MIT |
| systems degrees. | | | | admit students that have an average 3.2-4.0 GPA. |
| If you prefer to take the online route, there are | | | | Other schools may require as little as a 2.50 for |
| several things you must consider before settling | | | | entrance. |
| on a database management program. First, when | | | | Once you have selected an online school, applied |
| searching for online colleges or programs, | | | | for admission and been accepted, the fun really |
| it’s best to stick to trusted college | | | | starts. You can expect to take a wide range of |
| directories and college ranking websites such as | | | | technology focused courses designed to prepare |
| Princetonreview.com, Petersons.com, and Sites | | | | you for entrance into this competitive field. You |
| such as these have already handpicked the best | | | | can expect to take the following courses: |
| schools, so all you have to do is double check | | | | -Basic Principles in Data Warehouse Management |
| accreditation status (just to make sure its | | | | -Building Database Systems |
| current), check tuition rates to make sure each | | | | -C Language Programming |
| school fits your budget, and check admissions | | | | -Data Modeling and Database Design |
| requirements to make sure you qualify for entry. | | | | -Database Automation Using VBA |
| The United States Department of Education | | | | -Database Marketing and Data Driven Customer |
| publishes a list of recognized accrediting agencies, | | | | Relationship Management (CRM) |
| so visit Ed.gov for an official list. Just a few of the | | | | -Designing, Building, and Using Databases |
| top accrediting bodies for technical schools, | | | | -Developing Database Applications |
| colleges, universities, and online programs include | | | | - Java |
| the: | | | | - Perl Programming |
| * Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of | | | | - Relational Database Management Systems |
| Business (AACSB) | | | | -SAS System |
| * Association of Collegiate Business Schools and | | | | -Managing Databases using SQL |
| Programs (ACBSP) | | | | After graduating, students can expect 17 percent |
| * Council for Higher Education Accreditation | | | | job growth and salaries ranging from $64,670 on |
| (CHEA) | | | | the low end up to $127,000+ on the high end. |
| * Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) | | | | |