The document discusses the objectives and advantages of database management systems (DBMS) over traditional flat-file data storage. It aims to understand basic database concepts, master SQL, understand relational design principles, and learn about transaction processing and concurrency control. A DBMS provides advantages like eliminating data redundancy, single updates, and centralized access to current data values. It also discusses internal controls in DBMS, features like program development and access authorization, and data definition language for defining the database structure.