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The diploma runs over two years, with lectures normally
delivered on three evenings per week. On completion of the
course you will:
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Be able to construct appropriate ICT solutions using a
range of technologies, including social, mobile and cloud
computing.
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Develop business, communication and ICT skills through
practical assignments and project work.
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Understand the principles, methods, tools and architectures
used in the development and management of ICT.
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Be aware of pressing current issues concerning the use of
ICT in business and government and the increasing impact
of ICT on society.
Recipients of the Diploma award can continue their studies to
degree level which takes a further two years – see B.Sc. (Hons)
in Information Systems.
B.Sc. Degree in
Information systems
Entry Requirements:
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in
Information systems may apply for entry to the two-
year part-time evening degree course. Holders of other
qualifications at a sufficiently high level and deemed to be
equivalent to the Diploma in Information systems may also
apply for entry to the degree course.
For all candidates: relevant work experience will be taken
into consideration, but experience is not essential in order
to apply.
Application Procedure:
This is not a CAO course.
Students are required to apply
directly to the School of Computer Science and Statistics.
Completed applications must be returned by 30 June 2013
for entry to the academic year 2013/14.
Late applications will be considered subject to availability.
Details of how to apply are available at
If you wish to work in ICT or advance your career as a senior
professional or manager in ICT, this two-year honours degree
course is for you. You will be equipped to engage in demanding
roles in all sectors of the IT industry, in business and in
government. Our graduates include system architects, project
managers, developers, software engineers, and specialists in
support, quality assurance and other areas of ICT.
The B.Sc. (Hons.) Information systems course includes
technologies, techniques and methods drawn from research
and internationally-accepted best practice. On completion of the
course you will:
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Be able to develop ICT policies, strategies and architectures.
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Be able to design and implement ICT solutions using a
range of technologies, including social, mobile and cloud
computing.
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Understand the role, application and potential of ICT in
business, industry, government and society.
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Be able to manage ICT operations.
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Have well-developed business, communication and ICT
skills.
Further information
E-mail:
Tel: +353 1 896 1765
