Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or an engineering degree in computer engineering or a degree in information sciences is minimum requirement to be successful database administrator. Since the job of DBAs highly associates with managing databases, those with MBA after graduation in computers or information sciences gets fair chances in industry.

Technical skills – knowledge and application on:
– Database languages and management systems
– Server operating systems
– Desktop operating systems
– Hardware component installation
– Backup solutions and data restore
– Capacity planning and database design

Soft skills – Good communication skills, problem solving
and Critical thinking

By virtue of Republic Act 10931, undergraduate students accepted to SUCs are covered for free tuition and other school fees

Private University/College average per semester:
Average of 5 universities offering Computer Science, Information technology and Computer Engineering: P42,731.02

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Career prospects will depend on the type of organizations an individual may work for. Larger organizations may offer structured career paths to the level of lead or senior database administrator, with increasing management and technical responsibility.
an individual can move into other areas, such as:

Systems development
Project management
Network management
Database architecture.

A junior-level developer or IT administrator can acquire enough knowledge to become a DBA and then move on to more responsible positions over the years. It is possible for a DBA to move up to senior DBA, IT project manager, and IT programme manager.

Advanced degrees such as MA or PhD will be very helpful in advancing your career. Such degrees will be very beneficial in expanding professional practice most especially as consultant, researcher or academician