TA323 - Honours Bachelor Degree in Science - Computing - IT Management

About the Course

This four year programme provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage Information Technology infrastructure. In the modern world nearly every business is dependent on its use of information technology for its survival. 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.

Course Code TA 323
Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Computing)
Length of programme: 4 years
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.

student_stairs_a Of course a degree in information technology is also good general education and those graduates who have chosen other careers (Garda, teacher, business) generally find that their analysis and problem solving skills allied to their knowledge of IT is a real advantage in whatever career path they follow. Over the course of this programme you will obtain an excellent 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.

What do I Need?

Entry Requirements for the Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Computing)
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects, and a minimum of Grade D3 (Ordinary Level) in 4 other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination, which must include Mathematics and English or Irish.
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: 225

Career Opportunities

The range of careers open to you include database manager, web developer, e-business consultant, network manager, systems support engineer. The role of chief information officer (CIO), IT manager or business consultant is a substantial, interesting andrewarding one in most businesses and these are the career paths which this programme opens for you. 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. Two thirds of graduates report promotion within two years of taking up employment and many graduates find an open door with the company where they carried out their work placement.

Typical Careers:
Business Analyst, Network Engineer, Database Administrator, IT support, Security Specialist, IT Manager, IT Consultant, Chief Information Officer.

Check 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

Honours Bachelor Degree in Science ( Computing IT Management ) - TA323
Semester 1	Semester 2
Software Development 1	Software Development 2
Systems Analysis 1	Systems Analysis 2
Discrete Mathematics 1	Statistics
Business and Informations Systems	Visual Design
Computer Architecture	Introduction to Operating Systems
Web and Database Fundamentals	Communication
Semester 3	Semester 4
Operating Systems	Computer Services Management
Software Engineering	Human Resource Management and Law
Discrete Mathematics 2	Management Information Systems
Financial Management	Networking 2
Networking 1	Security Management
Databases	Web Design and Development 1
(BSc)Semester 5	(BSc)Semester 6
Work Placement	Management
Project	Distributed and Mobile Computing
	Advanced Databases
	Web Design and Development 2
	Networking 3
	Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(BSc Hons)Semester 7	(BSc Hons)Semester 8
Web System Development	Cooperative Information Systems
Interactive Media Design	E-Learning Strategies
Advanced Database Applications	Enterprise Applications Architecture
Information Managment	Information Technology and Governance
Networking 4	Project
Operations Research	Strategic Business Marketing

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Student Life

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How 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 3 distinctions and one of the following in the award: C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing, C20139 Maths or B20029 Statistics.