This course provides specialized knowledge & skills in designing and development of databases. The course consists of two modules. The first module discusses the importance of the databases to different user groups, the database development process, different modelling techniques, database designs and developments and accessibility, data/database administration and data warehousing. The second module provides the necessary practical skills to strengthen the knowledge gained in the first module. During this module, the students are exposed to relational and non-relational Database Management Systems (DBMS) currently available in the business environment.