This course is your first step toward mastering the art of data analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning. Business intelligence lays the foundation for understanding data and analytics in the most impactful way.

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RUTH ARTHUR-ASMAH, MBA, director of analytics and data services at American University and an adjunct instructor. A leader in the data analytics field, she brings a wealth of experience working with statistics and analytics, as well as Big Data in the healthcare information technology industry. Experience includes process improvement, project management, and mentorship at the managerial level. Her focus is the development of analytic products that direct strategy and optimization for an organization. She holds a master¡¯s degree and certificates in data and analytics.

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Relational Database Design and SQL Programming

DBDA.X415
$910
Ruth Arthur-Asmah
Apr. 1 - Jul. 1, Wednesday, 12:01am - 11:59pm
  • Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
DBDA.X415.(861)
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 04-01-2026 12:01am 12:02am Online Self-Paced ONLINE
Wed, 07-01-2026 11:58pm 11:59pm Online Self-Paced ONLINE
 

Note: Based on the requirements for special programs, such as CMU, students may complete this course early and receive a letter grade before the official end date. Click here for details. 

Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.

For this section, student access begins on April 1, but you may still enroll until May 13, 2026. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on July 1, 2026.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.


Required Tools & Materials: MySql

Students are required to have access to a computer with a 8GB of RAM preferred (4GB minimum) and the ability to install software. For further details, see .

Recommended Texts:
Murach's MySQL, 3rd Edition, Joel Murach, Mike Murach & Associates, 2019, ISBN: 978-1943872367.

Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours, 5th Edition, Ryan Stephens, et al., Sams Publishing, ISBN: 978-0672335419.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • Familiarity with general database concepts and ability to install software or databases on a personal computer.
Associated Program(s)
Bioinformatics
Data Engineering
Data Science and Data Analytics