About the customer
The College of Business at Kutztown University offers practical, experience-based education to prepare students for modern business challenges. The college’s programs promote critical thinking, teamwork, and applied learning to develop graduates ready for data-driven roles.
550+
faculty and staff
7,400+
students enrolled
Country
USA
Product used
Challenges faced
Teaching SQL querying to freshman and sophomore students presented an ongoing challenge. Traditional tools either lacked the capability to manage complex datasets or were too difficult for beginners to learn quickly.
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SQL code was too complex to cover within a limited class schedule
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Microsoft Access no longer supported database connectivity via ODBC
Having tested multiple solutions, Professor Christine “CJ” Rhoads turned to dbForge Query Builder for MySQL, a tool that combined simplicity, visual design, and advanced functionality in one package.
"It used to take three weeks to teach this level of SQL. Now, with dbForge, students learn to build complex queries in just 90 minutes."
Professor, Kutztown University College of Business
Results achieved
90%
reduction in teaching time
Teaching efficiency
Complex queries involving 5–6 table joins can now be taught in a single session, saving weeks of instruction and improving student outcomes.
Better learning experience
Students no longer need to memorize SQL syntax, they can build accurate queries using a visual interface and focus on database logic instead.
Reliable classroom tool
dbForge Query Builder for MySQL was easy to install, worked flawlessly with real datasets, and offered the flexibility that other tools lacked.
Key features Professor Rhoads is excited about
Visual query building on diagrams
dbForge Query Builder for MySQL provides a truly graphical way to build complex queries, which eliminates the need for students to memorize syntax or command sequences. For Professor Rhoads, this means first-year business students can focus on understanding database logic without getting overwhelmed by code. Within one class session, they’re able to build multi-table queries that normally take weeks to explain.
Support for complex real-world queries
One of the biggest challenges in teaching databases is showing students how to work with real-life datasets involving five or six joined tables. Most other tools, like Microsoft Access, dBeaver, or MySQL Workbench, either couldn’t handle this level of complexity or were too difficult for students to grasp quickly. The dbForge solution stood out because it combines ease of use with the ability to support relational structures used in modern systems.
Quick and reliable installation
The ease of deployment was another major factor. In an academic setting, time and consistency matter, there’s no room for slow setups or complicated onboarding. dbForge was simple to install and worked immediately across lab machines. This allowed instructors to stay focused on teaching rather than troubleshooting software.
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