College of Engineering & Information Sciences

About Computer Information Systems with a Specialized Track in Database Management

Master the principles, tools, and techniques used in the design, programming, administration, and security of database systems. As a professional in this field, you'll be relied upon to analyze the data needs of an organization or company, and determine how to organize and store the data in logical and useful ways. You'll be able to find opportunities in a variety of in-demand, database-related, technology career fields, holding positions such as data analyst, database administrator, or database designer.

Once you've earned your bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems with a specialized track in Database Management at DeVry University, you can take your education further at DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management to earn your master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Systems Management, or Network & Communications Management.

Program at a Glance

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (in New York, Bachelor of Professional Studies in Computer Information Systems)
Specialized track: Database Management
College: Engineering & Information Sciences
Semesters: 8 full time
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 124
Accelerated option: Earn your bachelor's degree in as few as 3 years if you attend class year-round.
Location: Find out which DeVry University locations offer this degree program or explore taking classes through our online degree programs.

DeVry University offers you a great deal of flexibility. You can take your classes onsite, online, or a mix of both—whatever best fits your schedule and your life.

Note: Program availability varies by location; some coursework for track completion may only be available online.

Course Highlights

Course Areas

Hours

Communication Skills

15

Humanities

9

Social Sciences

9

Personal and Professional Development

5

Mathematics and Sciences

12

Business

11

Systems Concepts

16

Programming

12

Web Development

8

Systems Development

10

Specialized Database Management Track

19

To learn more about required and elective courses for the Computer Information Systems degree program, as well as to view individual course descriptions, please see the undergraduate academic catalog.

Graduate Success

At DeVry University, everything we do is focused on your career success. The proof is in the numbers. For October '07, February '08, and June '08 classes, 91% of U.S. DeVry Computer Information Systems graduates were employed in their field at an average salary of $47,958. (Of graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation.)