The Master of Database Design and Management (MDDM)

(Oracle OCP) Stream

Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide professionals in the Information Technology (IT) industry with an advanced level of study in database design, development, implementation and management that is current, relevant and integrates industry certifications in the field.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, graduates will possess:

• An informed and reflexive perspective on the issues associated with computer Databases;
• Advanced skills in the design, implementation and management of complex, enterprise scale Databases;
• Skills in identifying and producing Database solutions to meet the customer business needs;
• Industry certification as an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP);
• Competence in applying best practices in analysing and optimising the performance of complex Databases;
• Problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting complex computing Database problems;
• The ability to analyse complex client business Database requirements and select appropriate solutions, and
• Skills in the development of leading edge Database solutions that meet customer business objectives for functionality and performance.

This course can be found on the Charles Sturt University site at: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/database_design/

Entrance Requirements:

Applicants will generally be expected to have a degree in any discipline and at least two years experience in the IT industry. Preference will be given to these applicants. Applicants without an undergraduate degree wishing to be considered for admission into the Master of Database Design and Management will need to have at least four years experience in the IT industry supporting or developing complex Databases.

Course Structure:

Students will need to pass a total of 12 subjects to complete the Masters Degree.

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Graduate Certificate in Database Design and Management:

The Master of Database Design and Management is an articulated course that incorporates the Graduate Certificate in Database Design and Management.  The certificate can be stand alone or, upon successful completion, students may proceed (with full credit) into the Master of Database Design and Management.  To graduate with the Graduate Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete 4 subjects, which include two industry certification subjects.

University Core Subjects (3 Subjects):

Subject: ITC506 Topics in Information Technology Ethics
Subject: ITC516 Principles of Database Development
Subject: ITC518 Principles of Programming

University Elective Subjects (Choose 3):

Subject: ITC505 System Development Project Management
Subject: ITC514 Network and Security Administration
Subject: ITC520 Information Systems Strategy
Subject: ITC563 IT Management Issues
Subject: ITC593 Network Security
Subject: ITC595 Information Security

Oracle Certification Subjects:

Subject: ITI584 Introduction to Oracle SQL
Subject: ITI585 Database Administration Fundamentals I
Subject: ITI586 Database Administration Fundamentals II
Subject: ITI588 Program with PL/SQL

Elective Subjects (choose 2):

Subject: MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals
Subject: MGI512 The Project Lifecycle
Subject: MGI513 Enterprise Project Management
Subject: ITI597 IT Infrastructure Library Foundation
Subject: ITI577 IT Configuration, Change & Release Management
Subject: ITI578 IT Service Desk, Incident & Problem Management

Important Note regarding Oracle Certification Subjects:

The Oracle Industry Certification Subjects are only available for credit and are not available for study via Distance education with Charles Sturt University.  Credit for Oracle industry certification subjects will be awarded on proof that the students have passed the relevant Oracle industry certification exams.  It is recommended that students prepare for the Oracle industry exams by attending courses at Oracle - Click here for details about costs and course schedules.

Oracle OCP Hands-On Course Requirement:

In order to obtain the Oracle Database OCP credential, Oracle requires that all candidates must attend one instructor-led inClass or instructor-led online course from the approved list of Oracle University courses and submit the Oracle OCP Hands-On Course Requirement Form.  

Note: Each industry elective stream is normally studied as a complete and discrete unit. However, where a student wishes to develop knowledge and skills across technology areas they may, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, choose subjects from more than one stream.

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Credit:

Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Prospective students can obtain an estimate of credit entitlements by filling out the Request more Information form.

NOTE: The actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the Degree.