This class will explore how files and databases are used in organizations. At the end of this class you should be able to:

1. Explain five uses of a database management system.
2. Describe a data warehouse and its purpose.
3. Explain what is meant by data mining
4. Apply the concept of data mining to your University, college or workplace.
5. Compare a data warehouse with a data mart.

A brief snapshot of why companies use databases. Link

Benefits to firms of using databases. Link

Advantages of using a relational database like Access. Link

Video on data warehousing basics. Link

Advantages and disadvantages of data warehousing. Link

How Target uses data mining. Link