B.S. in Information Technology - Databases
Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, wants to specialize in database administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You’ll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you’ve never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU’s IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
Online and a variety of other distance learning methods
Bachelor
English
Programs are delivered online and there are no on-campus requirements. However, students in teacher certification programs must complete their teaching practicum in a real K-12 classroom in their geographic area, working with real students.
