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Overview

Topics in data management, including database performance, distributed data management, data for analytics, and data ethics.

About this paper

Paper title Data Management
Subject Computer and Information Science
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,627.83
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
COSC 344, COSC 444, DATA 303 (new dual level paper in 2027)

Overview

Topics in data management, including database performance, distributed data management, data for analytics, and data ethics.

About this paper

Paper title Data Management
Subject Computer and Information Science
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
COSC 344, COSC 444, DATA 303
Contact

School of Computing Advisor

Teaching staff

Dr Nigel Stanger

Textbooks

Recommended:

  • Elmasri, R. & Navathe, S., Database Systems: Models, Languages, Design and Application Programming (7thEdition), 2016.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Design and implement a database in an SQL database management system, based on a high-level specification.
  • Master advanced features of SQL.
  • Understand key database administration tasks including security management, backup and recovery and concurrent data access.
  • Understand internal storage mechanisms of a database management system and how these affect database and query performance.
  • Understand issues relating to distributed data management and NoSQL database systems.
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