Learn How to Manage, Interpret and Secure Data with a Database Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree
Corporations, businesses, and government organizations have to manage unbelievable amounts of data to analyze their operations and make informed decisions. These vast amounts of data are sometimes assessed through programs called business intelligence. It’s not just for business though. Agencies like the Coast Guard regularly use business intelligence to ensure readiness if issues arise.
Databases are constantly being upgraded, backed up, and repaired. By earning Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Information System – Database, you can be prepared to break into this lucrative and important field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average wage for a database administrator in 2021 was around $98,860!*
Our experienced professors, who are grounded in their Christian faith, will prepare you for a career in this growing field. Employers are looking for men and women who have the integrity and skills that graduates of Liberty University exemplify every year as they enter the workforce.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Database Administrators and Architects (viewed online Dec. 29, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank among Niche.com’s Top 3 college campuses in America. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems – Database?
One of the greatest benefits of your degree here at Liberty is that you can graduate with multiple certifications already under your belt. Would you like to earn an Oracle certification in eight weeks? Having certifications on your resume as well as a bachelor’s degree in information systems will lead to greater financial rewards and job opportunities.
For a practical, hands-on experience, nothing can beat the chance to be an intern at a company in your chosen field. Through our Business Internship Program, you can take advantage of real-world training alongside experienced professionals already in the field. As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, we have the resources to help you find an internship with companies and government organizations all around the country, even in nearby Washington D.C.
Our student organizations also provide many opportunities to fellowship with your peers, professors and even some business professionals in the community. You can participate in competitions and events that can hone your skills and add to your resume.
What Will You Learn in Our B.S. in Information Systems – Database Program?
Our B.S. in Information Systems – Database provides training in the fundamental business and management skills you need for program management and leadership roles. Throughout this degree program, you will:
- Study application programming, web architecture, and web development.
- Learn Oracle, which will allow you to manipulate data, produce complex programs, and create multi-dimensional databases that can be used by business intelligence systems.
- Explore project management methods, business law, and how to keep information and data secure.
Systems and databases require updating and constant refinement to meet the needs of clients and employers. With a bachelor’s degree in database operations, you’ll be set apart due to the knowledge and skills you’ve gained.
Download and review our B.S. in Information Systems – Database Degree Completion Plan.
Featured Courses
CSIS 212: Object-Oriented Programming
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- This course prepares students to program stand-alone applications.
- Programming concepts, data types, operators, flow control statements, objects, classes, methods, arrays, and strings. The concept of object-oriented programming is emphasized.
CSIS 327: Introduction to Oracle
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- This course introduces the fundamentals of database design using an Oracle platform. Database administration will be introduced as well as the basic concepts of data manipulation in an Oracle environment.
CSIS 328: Advanced Oracle
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- This course introduces the advanced topics of database administration in Oracle. Multi-dimensional databases for Business Intelligence applications will be examined as well.
CSIS 410: Web Enterprise Technologies
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Provides students with thorough knowledge of current technologies and best practices for developing database driven dynamic websites including database and client-side programming
Our Information Systems – Database Bachelor’s Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree.
- This bachelor’s degree program falls under our School of Business
- View our Information Systems – Database Degree Completion Plan
- Find more information in our course catalog
Career Opportunities for Our B.S. in Information Systems – Database Graduates
- Applications system analyst
- Business intelligence database developer
- Database administrator
- Technical support analyst
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Information Systems Degree Program
- Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
- You can pursue multiple cognates due to the number of elective courses within your degree.
- Our School of Business has its own 78,000 square foot building with computer labs, a networking and data center, student and faculty common areas, and modern classrooms outfitted with the latest technology.
- Be a part of Liberty’s Center for Cyber Excellence.
- Like Liberty’s entire faculty, our professors care about the success and outcomes of each student.
- You have the opportunity to train and graduate with a variety of certificates such as Microsoft, SAP, Cisco, etc.
