Database Manager

What does a Data Manager do?

• Data Base Managers decide how the company uses the data stored in a computer information system.
• They coordinate changes to computer databases.
• They respond to the needs of a group of users such as management or department heads.
• Examples of the type of reports they may produce are mailing lists, research projects, tax reports, budgets, and financial projections.
• Tasks include: Duties vary depending on the size of the system and the type of data.
• They may design data structures, plan, develop, coordinate and implement procedures for security and data recovery, modify existing data base systems for the company's use, and may design new programs to solve problems.
• They may have user contacts.
• They may specialize.

Salary and Employment Outlook:

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Typical Employers:

Computer Servers

Financial Services

Insurance Companies

Preparation:

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or the equivalent is typically required to be successful. Employers also look for applicants with two to five years of work-related experience, skill or knowledge.

Educational Program(s):

Computer and Information Science

DVC Certificate Program in Computer Technical Support:

What does DVC offer?

Web Resources:

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