Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
2 Semesters (1 Year)
Study Option
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

About the Program

This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test and implement databases on a variety of local or cloud operating platforms and work with Big Data. You will also learn how to create desktop or web-based database applications using object-oriented languages. In an applied capstone project, you will use industry practices and tools to design, test and implement a distributed database application. This program offers an optional work term for those who meet all academic requirements.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • analyze system requirements for applications
  • implement logical database design
  • program computer applications
  • develop database applications
  • perform basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery
  • utilize web technologies in computer applications
  • develop on-premise and cloud database solutions
  • work with Big Data
  • construct data warehousing
  • apply Agile methodologies for software development
     

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME program.​

Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream, regardless of success in securing a work position. For more information, see fee details.

Certificate Structure

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Work Term

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Database developer
  • Database web programmer
  • Database analyst
  • Data administrator

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has an optional work term to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Prior Experience

Earn credit for previous studies, work experience or training through Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and transfer credits.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

The Service Hub

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What Our Graduates Say

Sushmita Budhathoki

Sushmita Budhathoki

Graduate, Database Application Developer

“I highly recommend Seneca to any student looking for an amazing experience. During my co-op term, I worked as a Full Stack Developer Intern at Meta Trading Club in Toronto. This experience helped me develop practical skills in web development, database management and problem-solving while applying what I learned in class to real-world scenarios. If you’re looking for quality education with a fun and engaging student life, Seneca is the place to be!”

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