Data Engineering

Data engineering sets the foundation for discovery

Our specialization in Data Engineering develops your ability to construct complex databases while optimizing performance. You will understand Big Data concepts, sharpen your relational database management system (RDBMS) skills, gain SQL and NoSQL database expertise, and explore the field of IoT (internet of things).

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program should be able to:

Describe a business or other activity in terms suitable for defining a relational database for that activity.
Compile the SQL code needed to create a database, as well as to insert, access, and update the information in the database.
Identify different strategies used for improving database performance through database indexes, optimizer, explain plan, and database hints.
Discuss the inner workings of Hadoop's computing framework, including MapReduce processing and Hadoop's file system (HDFS).

Data Engineering Specialization

Complete three courses and build your skills.

Stackable skills

You can learn more in this field in the Data Science specialization or the more in-depth Data Science and Data Analysis certificate program.

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Program Overview

Estimated Cost: $2,610 (You pay only for courses you enroll in.)

Program Requirements: 3 courses (8 quarter units)

Minimum Hours of Instruction: 80

Estimated Duration: 6-9 months to complete

Modality: This is a fully online program with live-online & self-paced course formats.

Special Programs: This program is not approved for workforce or international students.

Courses

Syllabus Library Detail View

Course	Quarter Units	Fall	Winter	Spring
1. Required Course(s): You must successfully complete the three courses below.
Hands-On Data Engineering	3.0
MySQL and Oracle Database for Developers and Designers	2.0	Fall Flexible
Relational Database Design and SQL Programming	3.0	Fall Flexible	Winter Flexible	Spring Flexible
2. Completion Review
Specialization in Data Engineering Completion Fee	None

Meet Our Instructors

Jeffrey S Miller

Technical Lead | Full Stack Developer, Insight Global

Michelle C Rosenaur

Technology Trainer

Raghav Vinjamuri

Independent Computer Software Professional

Ruth A Arthur-Asmah

Sr. Manager, Digital Health, Nordic Global

Satyen Kansara

Head of Data and Visualization, Illumio

Venkat R Mavram

Director of Engineering

Specialization Inquiry Form

Speak to a student services representative.

(408) 861-3860

extension@ucsc.edu

Advisory Board

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PARTHASARATHY PADMANABHAN, M.B.A., data engineering lead, New Relic, Inc., is a data architect with more than 25 years of experience in information technology and has worked in data modeling for more than 10 years. Learn more.