TA313 - Bachelor Degree in Science - Computing- IT Management
About the Course
This three year programme provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage the Information Technology infrastructure in an organisation. In the modern world nearly every business is dependent on its use of information technology for its survival. How is your on-line bank account safe? How long would an airline last if their booking system crashed regularly? Why did Amazon and eBay thrive while others have disappeared? How do you keep your Web presence refreshed and interesting so that customers will buy?
Course Code TA 313
Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Computing)
Length of programme: 3 years
Follow-on Degree
Follow-on Honours Bachelor of Science Degree (Computing). 1 year.
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Computer Studies in Second Level schools in Ireland.
Whether its sending txts or downloading music, banking or health systems, business or industry all these organisations and activities need information technology professionals to manage, plan and upgrade their IT systems. The range of careers open to your include database administration, web developer, ebusiness development, network support, systems support engineer. An important element of this programme is the work placement which helps give you real preparation for working in the IT sector.
It is important to note that IT professionals often work as part of a team, make presentations and are called on to give advice on new and emerging technologies. Theses abilities are addressed by the group working and presentation elements of the programme as well as by the work placement which forms a substantial element of this programme.
There is currently a shortage of graduates with information technology skills and this is predicted to continue over the foreseeable future. Over the course of this programme you will obtain knowledge of information systems, networking, web and multimedia development as well as business and management knowledge. This combination of real technical knowledge allied to business and management skills is highly sought after in the marketplace.
You may also on completion of this programme proceed to the B. Sc. Honours in IT Management on offer here in IT Tallaght. It is also interesting to note that this programme shares a common first year with the B.Sc. (Computing) stream and that student are in a position to transfer from the IT Management programme to the Computing programme (subject to places being available) at the end of year 1 should they feel that this stream suits their skills better.
What do I Need?
Entry Requirements for the Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Computing) Grade D3 or higher in 5 subjects at Ordinary Level including English or Irish and Maths
at Grade D3 or higher. (Grade C3 in Ordinary Level Maths is recommended but is not a requirement)
No previous, serious computing experience required
Students needn’t arrive as computer whiz-kids. They learn to become experts with us!
Recent minimum CAO points: 200
Career Opportunities
The range of careers open to your include database administration, web developer, e-business development, network support, systems support engineer, junior business analyst, network engineer, IT security manager, IT support manager, computing services manager. An important element of this programme is the work placement which helps give you real preparation for working in the IT sector.Check http://www.chooseit.ie to see the range of roles available to you if you pursue a career in computing.
Graduate Profiles
Patricia Maher IT Consultant I graduated from the college in 1997 with a First Class Honours Degree in Computing. I went on to pursue a career in I.T, concentrating on leading financial institutions based in Dublin. Projects I have worked on include Banking365 and Banking 365 Plus (web-based service). I now work as an IT consultant in the banking sector. The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding.
Niall Roche Software Developer Mobile Aware Niall obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in 2001 and his M.Sc. in 2004. My M.Sc. project was based on a research collaboration between IT Tallaght and mobile technology development company Mobile Aware. I now work as a developer for MobileAware. My job takes me around the world talking to clients in the Far East, Europe and America.
Course Subjects
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Student Life
Check out the range of services & facilites for students at ITT DublinHow to Apply
Barry Feeney MSc PhD ( Head of Department ) + 353 1 4042402 email
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404
Further Information
Select here to visit the Dept of Computing Website
Links Scheme
Any full FETAC (NCVA) Level 5/6 Award provided it contains one of the following in the award:
C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing, C20139 Maths or B20029 Statistics.
Fees
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