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The emerging trend of organizations and business decision making is based on data-driven decision making. In fact, database systems are central to most organizations’ information systems strategies. At any organizational level, users are expected to face frequent contact with and use of database systems. Therefore, skills in using such systems, which include understanding the capabilities and limitations of the systems, identifying whether to access data directly or through technical specialists and knowing how to retrieve and utilize the information effectively became essential in any industry vertical. Also, skills in designing new systems and related applications are distinct advantage and necessity today. The Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is one type of database systems, which is widely used and is the primary focus of this course. Further, the course will provide students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn from the lectures, homework assignments, SQL assignments, and a database implementation project.