BS in Information Systems – Online Database Degree Empower Your Mind
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Design Effective Data Networks with an Online Database Management Degree
Are you seeking a rewarding career with a promising industry outlook? Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Systems – Database can help equip you to pursue many job opportunities in the world of business and technology. You can learn how to develop and manage effective databases and corporate information systems (IS).
Almost all organizations rely on data networks to manage information and handle digital transactions. By earning this IS degree, you can prepare for an exciting career in business, education, healthcare, or criminal justice, among other industries! Our database specialization is designed to help meet the need for professionals who can implement and oversee efficient databases in the marketplace.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Database Management Degree Online?
Whether you are currently working in IS management or looking to switch career paths, our online bachelor’s in information systems can help you stand out as an ethical, competent professional. In this program, you’ll receive real-world training that can equip you with essential business and tech skills.
To fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ, our curriculum is taught through the lens of a biblical worldview. That way, you can learn how to integrate ethical standards with industry best practices. At Liberty, you won’t just get a degree — you’ll study under professors who have years of experience in database information management. Our faculty are ready and eager to share their expertise with you and provide the academic support you need to graduate career-ready.
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our dedication to providing top-notch programs that are accessible, affordable, and high-quality has not. Our BS in Information Systems is offered 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can stay invested in the things that really matter — like your family, job, church, and community — while still attending database management and administration school online.
What Will You Study in Our Database Management Classes?
Learn how to leverage information technology and human capital to accomplish business goals.
In this program, you’ll explore the core principles of database management as you learn how to support companies in business, nonprofit, and government settings. Upon graduation, you can pursue jobs related to the development and management of data systems.
Liberty’s BS in Information Systems – Database is broken down into 2 main parts: core IS courses and the database specialization. You will explore foundational concepts related to business and IS, including financial accounting, business law, data communication systems, information security, project management, and system analysis and design.
Our courses can also help you gain the knowledge you need to take various certification exams. By pursuing certifications, you can potentially increase your marketability and demonstrate your expertise to employers.
The goal of this degree is to give you both the technical know-how and the leadership skills needed to oversee IS projects within a business. You can learn how to use industry-essential tools, such as Cisco and Java. The database specialization provides targeted training in web enterprise technologies and object-oriented programming. With this knowledge, you can train to become a leader in your field and find new ways to meet the needs of your organization.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Computer systems analyst
- Database administrator
- Database developer
- Information systems engineer
- Information systems manager
- Web developer
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Degree Information
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Business.
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Online BS in Information Systems – Database
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses databases?
Databases can store huge amounts of data in a practical, organized manner — and businesses of all sizes rely on database systems to operate successfully in competitive markets. Many types of companies use data systems, from banks and retail stores to hospitals and large corporations. Earning a bachelor’s in IS can help you pursue tech jobs in numerous industries!
What do database administrators do?
Databases are used to manage an organization’s information, such as financial statistics, payroll data, and customer records. How can a company make sure its information technology (IT) databases are running as efficiently as possible? The answer: database administrators.
Database administrators are tech-savvy professionals who use software to store and organize a company’s data. They develop information systems that are easy to use and securely protected against unauthorized access. With their expertise, they can design and manage data systems that help businesses succeed.
What skills do database administrators need?
To work as a database administrator, you’ll need to hone a variety of hard and soft skills. Database administrators must be extremely attentive to detail and possess good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
You will also need to develop strong technical skills, especially in the areas of data management and computer science. That’s where our program comes in. By completing Liberty’s bachelor’s in database administration, you can learn how to manage systems and carry out essential business operations.
How do you become a database administrator?
Database administrators typically need a bachelor’s degree in information systems or computer science. Our IS program can help you enter the job market with confidence.
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