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Microsoft Access Database Applications
Undergraduate Certificate
The undergraduate certificate in Microsoft Access Database Applications provides you with hands-on instruction in developing entity relationship diagrams, data models, databases, table structures, and graphical user interfaces (GUI). You will study the theories behind database development while interacting with databases using ANSI standard SQL. This online program is intended for undergraduate students who want to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Access database applications without committing to a degree program.
Program Courses
The curriculum for this program follows industry trends to help ensure relevancy to today's marketplace. View all courses.
Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Differentiate between the hierarchical, network, relational, and object-relational database models; and demonstrate the need for procedural language facilities in the world of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard SQL.
- Examine the process for developing entity diagrams, designing databases, developing database applications, managing databases, implementing data integrity, assuring information, and implementing transaction processing.
- Assess the impact and issues related to relational databases, entity diagrams, and PL/SQL on IT management, enterprise applications, and global ecommerce.
- Analyze the need, objective, and principles of normalization to engineer and design databases.
- Evaluate the concepts and principles of integrity (including referential integrity and transactional integrity) in the context of relational database design.
Degree at a Glance
- Number of Credits 18
- Max Transfer Credits 9
- Tuition Per Credit $270 | $250 with military grant
- Program Length 1 year full time
- Program Format Online | Monthly course starts
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Admission Requirements
- All AMU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
- Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the AMU admission application. View steps to apply.
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Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an AMU admissions representative at 877-777-9081 or info@apus.edu.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Per credit hour: $270 | $250 with military grant*
*To help minimize out-of-pocket costs, AMU offers a tuition grant for U.S. active-duty servicemembers, Guard, Reserve, military spouses and dependents, and veterans that caps undergraduate tuition at the military TA limit. See all military-affiliated student benefits.
Paying for School
Because our university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), (the same as the Ohio State University, Univ. of Chicago, and U.S. Air Force Academy, to name a few), we can accept the following forms of financial aid and payments:
Ways to Save
Undergraduate Book Grant
Books are provided online at no cost if you are enrolled in undergraduate courses for credit. The undergraduate book grant is estimated to save $600 per academic semester* if you are registered as a full-time student.
Transfer Credits
Accelerate your degree completion by taking full advantage of our transfer credit options, including credit for your previous college courses, military service schools, American Council on Education (ACE) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, and prior learning experiences.
Employer Contributions
AMU has educational partnerships with many employers and associations. Be sure to accurately enter your employer information when you complete our admissions application. Your employer might also offer a tuition reimbursement plan as one of your benefits.
*According to College Board Trends in College Pricing.
