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HELP - Databases

C

Hi, I want to do a masters course in datbases including oracle, can and one advice me on the best course going at the moment?

H

I don't see how you can have a masters course just for databases.
Try a special course for database but if you really want to do a masters then try something like "information management".

H

I beg to differ "H". How about "MSc Database Professional" at Sheffield Hallam, or "Msc/PgDip Databases and Web-based Systems" at Salford.

c0259621 (catchy username) - If you search FindAMasters.com for the term "database*" you get 174 courses which may be of interest.

Forum Team - no doubt you can make these links live?

H

Sorry H - didn't mean for that to sound rude (you know when you re-read a message and it sounds a lot worse then you intended)

H

I actually meant that doing a masters simply on databases. The two examples you gave actually allow the person to learn other skills too.

H

Actually you're right, there are loads.

Funny how most of them are at ex-polys......

C

i want to have a good chance of getting a job in the database area that why I want to do it just on database.

The sheffield hallam one sounds ok,

what advice would you give me on this? should i not do it based on databases ? is this on a decline? what is on a rise in the IT industry?

G

Networking and specifically PROFESSIONAL qualifications eg. Cisco. Here speaketh a person with an MSc with Distinction in Information Systems Eng [aka databases].

C

does networking have a bigger demand then databases e.g. oracle?

G

Yes in a word. I have a mate thats Oracle certified [10G] passed all 4 exams AND was on the MSc with me. Clever bloke. Got a job in Sheffield in Oracle DB's after 9 months his job was made redundant. It's now in India. Food for thought. DON'T believe a University lecturer who says there are plently of Oracle jobs out there. There aren't and those that there are require mucho expereince.

C

Now i am in two minds, I was thinking of doing the MSc Data Prof in sheffield, seen as networing has a bigger demand , it would be a better options, or should i do the MSc and do networking qualifaction such the once you mensioned on the side

G

I suggest you read around some industry forums and get a feel for things on there. BTW if a UNI says [we incorporate aspects of Cisco/Oracle/MSCE certification in our MSc.'s its generally bollocks. In the end it's your call.

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