About Database Administrator in Sait
Program Highlights
Establish a career as a database administrator through training in the technical and business aspects of data modeling, database architecture, backup and recovery and database security.
Program description
Industry relies on database technology to store, retrieve and present information in a customized and user-friendly format. The Database Administrator (DBA) program develops your knowledge of relational database design, system performance, backup & recovery, and database security. The program builds on your existing relevant skills of reliability, logical thinking and good attention to detail.
This intensive 40 week program, designed for learners with previous IT experience, prepares you for challenging and exciting opportunities in database administration.
You will master the technical aspects of database administration, using Oracle tools within Windows and Linux platforms. You will also learn to use and manage existing relational databases, then apply these skills in the design and implementation of new databases in accordance with user requirements.
This program is offered in conjunction with the Oracle Workforce Development Program. With additional relevant work experience and exam preparation study, you will be prepared to successfully challenge and complete the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DBA designation. Discount vouchers are available to qualified students.
Your career
Graduates may find employment as an Oracle database administrator, database developer, data analyst or database architect.
- Graduates of the Database Administrator program have a 93% employment rate
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL : Overall 80, (A minimum score of 20 in each category)
- PTE : A score of 53 in each section
Sait Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Application mode |
Online |
Student Retention rate |
94.8% |
Cost of living |
788-1,327 CAD/Month |
Number of Students |
11,023 full time |
Number of teachers |
More than 1500 specialists |
Academic calendar |
Semester based |
Finance type |
Non-profit |
Number of schools |
8 schools |
Medium of instructions |
English |
Domestic Tuition fee |
681.20 CAD |
International Tuition fee |
1,141.20 CAD |
Sait The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Attending SAIT Polytechnic can cost an international student the following approximately:
Expenses |
Subtotal |
Average cost of tuition |
18,112.00 CAD |
Cost of living |
11,000.00 CAD |
Application fee |
75.00 CAD |
Tuition Fees
For international students, the tuitions fees will be:
SAIT Fees |
Total in CAD |
Campus recreation |
171.20 |
Universal transit pass |
310 |
Health and dental |
460 |
Student support fee |
100 |
Student technology fee |
100 |
The optional course enrollment would increase the fees and may include a security deposit of 400 CAD.
English Proficiency Test Scores
All the programs at the university are taught in English medium and hence proving English language proficiency is mandatory.
Test name |
Minimum Required Score |
TOEFL iBT |
80 overall, 20 in each category |
IELTS |
6.0 |
CLBA |
8.0 |
CAEL |
60 |
PTE |
53 |
MELAB |
76 |
SAIT Admission requirements and process
Admission at SAIT Polytechnic requires additional documents from international applicants. Application requirements for various programs are given below.
Selection CriteriaSAIT Polytechnic opens the admissions in the Fall Start and continues until the Spring start. Different programs have different time periods for their admission process.
- The application fee charged is 75.00 CAD once for each program enrolment.
- Percentage required in schools and the other major requirements are different for all courses:
- A 65% record or a cumulative GPA of minimum 2.3 is required for the Bachelor’s of business administration.
- Other courses require a minimum of 50%.
- A common requirement in all the courses is the English proficiency.
- Admission into the Institute is determined on the academic records.
- Graduate employment rate in the institute is 94%
Criteria of selection are not the same for different courses and to meet up to the suitability of the program the students may need to give supplementary documentation or additional information to be submitted. This includes:-
- Career investigation report
- Required tests
- Resume
- Essay
- Interview
- Ranking (used by some programs)