Certificate of Completion Checksheet
Microsoft Database Administration
2008-2009 Catalog Year
Student Name
 Credits Required
     16		 Major
     Microsoft Database Administration (5179)
Student ID
 Minimum G.P.A.
     2.00		 Catalog Year
     2008-2009

The Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Database Administration provides training to work in the field of Microsoft database administration. Courses in the program also prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification exams, which are industry-recognized certifications. The MCDBA credential is the premier certification for professionals who design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.

For more information on the CGCC Microsoft Database Administration program, visit their homepage here.
Program Prerequisites (6-7 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
In lieu of the courses listed below, students with experience in the information technology field may meet these program prerequisite requirements with the permission of the instructor.
CIS105 - Survey of Computer Information Systems
 3
CIS190† - Introduction to Local Area Networks or
CNT140 - Cisco Networking Basics or
MST140 - Microsoft Networking Essentials
 3-4

Required Courses (16 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
MST150++ - Any MST150 course
 3
MST152++† - Any MST152 course
 4
MST155† - Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure
 3
MST244† - Microsoft SQL Server Administration
 3
MST254† - Microsoft SQL Server Design and Implementation
 3
Program Notes:
Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with an academic advisor to assure proper course selection
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00.
† indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.