SQL Server Database Administration Program
Overview:An 11-week in-depth program covering database administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2. Topics include SQL Server architecture; installation and configuration; database management; SQL Server Management Studio; security; spatial data; backup and recovery; performance tuning; and database high availability options.
For a complete program description, 
download the program's brochure.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a solid programming background (at least two years of professional software development experience is required) as well as knowledge of relational database concepts.
Dates & Location:
The Winter 2012 session of this class is closed. The next session will be offered in spring 2012; date for the spring session will be available in early February.
Hybrid Section: about two-thirds of the program content will be delivered in-person via on-campus class meetings; the remaining one-third of program content will be delivered via online lectures that the student will be required to view.
Classes meet at the Loop Campus on five Saturdays from 9:00am-4:15pm (on Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, and Mar. 3, 2012). The schedule each day will be 9:00am-12:15pm (lecture #1); 12:15-1:00pm (break); 1:00-4:15pm (lecture #2). A two- to three-hour online lecture will be assigned for viewing every week that there is no on-campus class meeting.
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 Database Administration Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).
Course #: IPD 363
Credit hours: 6 undergraduate
The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements. Course requirements includes homework and database administration tasks. No midterm or final exams are conducted.
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 2012: There are no textbooks for this program.
Fees: Winter Quarter 2012
Tuition fee: $2,650.00
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Full payment of tuition must be received by the Institute for Professional Development office before the start of the program. 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 Database Administration Program by January 23, 2012.
Textbooks are a separate purchase to be made by students.
Payment Options:
Fees are 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.
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.
Applicants who wish to use the university’s In-Term Payment Plan or a third-party billing arrangement should contact the Institute for Professional Development office at (312) 362-6282 for details.
Application & Registration Procedure:
The first step is to apply for admission using the Institute for Professional Development’s online application; or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form. Upon admission, the Institute office will contact the prospective student with registration information and instructions.