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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Career opportunities
Graduates have moved on to careers that reflect the range of
topics within the degree. Graduates will be qualified to work
as language specialists, information technologists or software
specialists in any of the IT, banking, translation, publishing or
multi-media sectors. A number work as software engineers in
international consulting firms. Some have embarked on careers
in professional translation; others have moved into primary
and secondary-level education. About 65% of graduates work
in software engineering (whether in a mainly English speaking
country or in a country where the language of the degree focus
is the primary language); about 25% pursue research careers
beginning with further postgraduate study in Ireland or abroad.
Another 10% tend towards a focus in technical translation. Some
graduates have taken up employment in government service,
e.g. the European Patent Office, the Irish Diplomatic Corps. The
possibilities are limitless.
Further information
www.cs.tcd.ie/courses/csl
Tel: +353 1 896 1765
Management science and
information systems studies
(MSISS)
COURSE CODE:
PLACES 2011:
POINTS 2010:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR034
40
380
B.A. (Moderatorship)
Special Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
HC3
Mathematics
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade C Mathematics
See also:
TR032: Computer engineering, page 131;
Electronic and computer engineering, page 133
TR033: Computer science, page 119
TR039: Computer science and language, page 122
TR081: BESS, page 37
What is MSISS?
MSISS is about using both information and communications
technology together with quantitative tools such as management
science, statistics, probability and mathematics to solve
problems and in particular, problems in business and finance.
The emphasis in MSISS is on building up analytical skills,
flexibility and creative thinking. One of the remarkable features
of MSISS is the range of careers that graduates take up.
MSISS is made up of four strands. The first is based
around developing skills in quantitative techniques, such as
mathematics, statistics, probability, data mining, forecasting and
management science. The second strand focuses on information
technology and systems and ranges from basic end user tools,
like spreadsheets, through programming, system design and
development and databases, up to state-of-the-art topics/
techniques in areas such as strategic information systems.
The third strand is business-based and covers important
concepts in management, finance and operations management.
The fourth strand seeks to develop a range of personal skills
including teamwork, making presentations, interviewing, report
writing and researching.
Course overview
The four strands in MSISS are organised as three main subject
areas supported by the interpersonal skills framework. The three
subject areas are:
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Business and management
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Quantitative analysis
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Information systems
Interpersonal skills such as interviewing and making
presentations are both taught explicitly and implicitly
(i.e. built into the teaching of other subjects). The Sophister
(third and fourth) years provide the opportunity to specialise
in an area of your choice.