PGWP-eligible 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.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
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.
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
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.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
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!”
