SQL Server Business Intelligence Program
Overview
An 11–week in-depth program designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Microsoft Business Intelligence platform using Microsoft SQL Server. The program focuses on teaching data professionals how to use SQL Server 2008 product features and tools to build business intelligence solutions. These features include analysis services with real-time analytics, integration services, data mining, reporting services, Key Performance Indicators, cube and dimensions development, proactive caching, SQL Server Management Studio, Business Intelligence Development Studio, and integration with the Microsoft Office system. Students learn advanced product knowledge and skills needed to support business users.
For a complete program description,
download the program's brochure.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have knowledge of data analysis concepts and tools, of relational database concepts, and of data modeling. In addition, applicants should have basic SQL Server skills.
Dates & Location: Winter Quarter 2010
Application deadline: Dec. 11, 2009
Tuition deadline: Dec. 17, 2009
Classes begin: Jan. 6, 2010
Classes end: Mar. 17, 2010
Classes meet on Wednesday evenings (5:45pm-9pm) at DePaul University's Loop Campus at 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Online Section: Students may elect to register for an online section of the course. For more information about the online section, click here.
DePaul University reserves the right to cancel any program prior to that program's first class meeting.
Course Credit:
The SQL Server Business Intelligence Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).
Course #: IPD 360/IPD 460
Credit hours: 4
Students may elect to register in either IPD 360 (undergraduate level) or IPD 460 (graduate level).
The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements. No exams are given.
The ability to apply these credit hours to a degree program is always determined by the college granting the degree. To view course transfer guidelines for DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), click here.
Textbooks:
Reading materials for certificate programs consist of textbooks and supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are considered preparatory in nature and are typically assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts are frequently distributed in class to provide additional information.
Textbooks for Winter Quarter 2010: To be announced.
Fees: Winter Quarter 2010
Tuition fee:
$1,550.00 if registering in the undergraduate-level section (IPD 360);
$2,200.00 if registering in the graduate-level section (IPD 460);
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable);
Regular DePaul University students are charged the above rates based on their degree program.
Full payment of tuition must be received by the Institute for Professional Development office before the start of the program.
Applicants who wish to use the university's DePEPER Plan (DePaul University's Extension Plan for Employer Reimbursement) must return the DePEPER Plan Application to the Institute for Professional Development Office. Submitting this application to any other DePaul office may delay the student's registration process. Information about this plan, along with an application form, is found here.
The university's refund policy allows a return of 100% of tuition (minus a separate $25 registration fee) if the student drops the SQL Server Business Intelligence Program by January 20, 2010.
Application Procedure
You may apply online. Or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form.
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Payable by check made out to DePaul University, or by credit card. For credit card payment, print out and complete the Payment by Credit Card Form, found in the IPD Quick Links.