We’re pleased to share that CS340: Database Systems, taught by Dr. Basit Shafiq, has been featured as a success story on the Oracle Academy portal. The spotlight highlights how the course draws on Oracle Academy’s curriculum and tools to offer students a strong foundation in database technologies through a combination of conceptual learning and practical experience.
At SBASSE, considerable thought goes into designing courses that are both academically rigorous and closely aligned with real-world needs. CS340 is one such example where our commitment to bridging theory with application comes through clearly. Designed from the ground up by Dr. Basit, this core course shows the depth of our faculty’s expertise. While the curriculum is entirely homegrown, Oracle’s tools are thoughtfully integrated to enrich the applied learning experience.
This feature also reflects how collaborations such as the one with Oracle Academy can enrich our teaching practices and better prepare students for emerging challenges in a data-driven world. Dr. Shafiq’s engagement with this platform is part of our broader effort to create learning experiences that are current, relevant, and impactful.

Read the full story here: Oracle Academy Spotlight – Dr. Basit Shafiq