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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Information systems
(Part-time/evening)
This four-year programme comprises two distinct
components:
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Diploma in Information systems (2 years)
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Information systems (2 years)
Diploma in Information
systems
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Six passes in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent,
with a minimum grade C3 at ordinary level English and
Mathematics. In addition to these requirements, relevant
work experience will be considered.
Applicants who will be at least twenty-three years of age
on 1 January of proposed year of admission may be
admitted as mature students without having the minimum
matriculation qualifications.
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 2012
for entry to the academic year 2012/13.
Late applications will be considered subject to availability.
Details of how to apply are available at:
www.scss.tcd.ie/
undergraduate/bscis
This flexible two-year course is intended for information
technology (IT) professionals and for those who wish to work in
information technology. Graduates are equipped to apply skills
such as systems development and design, project management
and technical support in business, industry and government.
The syllabus includes technologies, techniques and methods
drawn from research and internationally-accepted best practice.
Lectures are delivered on up to three evenings per week with
occasional classes at weekends.
On completion of the course the student will:
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Be able to design, develop and implement appropriate
IT solutions
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Understand the principles, methods, tools and architectures
used in the development and management of IS and IT
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Be aware of pressing current issues concerning the use
of IT in practice
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Possess business, communication and IT skills, developed
through extensive practical assignments and project work
B.Sc. Degree in
Information systems
Entry Requirements:
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in
Information systems may apply for entry to this two-year
degree course, leading to the award of B.Sc. (Hons.) in
Information systems.
Holders of other qualifications at a sufficiently high level
and deemed to be equivalent to the Diploma in Information
systems may also apply for direct 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 2012
for entry to the academic year 2012/13.
Late applications will be considered subject to availability.
Details of how to apply are available at
www.scss.tcd.ie/
undergraduate/bscis
This flexible two-year honours degree course is intended for
those who wish to become senior professionals and managers
in business information technology (IT). Graduates are equipped
to manage in all sectors of the IT industry and in a range of
functions in business, industry and government. The syllabus
includes technologies, techniques and methods drawn from
research and internationally-accepted best practice. Lectures
are delivered on up to three evenings per week with occasional
classes at weekends.
On completion of the course the student will:
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Have an understanding of the role, application and potential
of IT in business, industry, government and society
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Have well-developed business, communication and IT skills
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Be able to create and develop IT policies and strategies
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Be able to manage IS and IT operations
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Be able to design, develop and implement appropriate
IT solutions
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Have in-depth knowledge of one or more specialist IT topics
that interest them
Further information
www.scss.tcd.ie/undergraduate/bscis
E-mail:
undergraduate@scss.tcd.ie
Tel: +353 1 896 1765