Information systems (IS) is the study of how ICT can best be applied – in business, government and society. This programme is delivered by the School of Computer Science and Statistics and comprises two distinct components:

• Diploma in Information Systems (two years)
• B.Sc. in Information Systems (two years)

Diploma in Information Systems

Ireland needs skilled information and communication technology (ICT) professionals with broad capabilities, including well-developed business and communication skills and up-to-date technical expertise. If you wish to advance a career as an ICT professional or if you wish to change career direction, then this two-year diploma course is for you. You will learn how to apply in-demand skills that you can apply in a range of roles relevant to modern ICT in business, industry and government, including system architecture, design and development, support, technical sales, IT and project management, security and quality assurance.

The diploma runs over two years with lectures delivered normally on three evenings per week. On completion of the course you will:

• be able to construct appropriate ICT solutions using a range of technologies, including social, mobile and cloud computing;
• develop business, communication and ICT skills through practical assignments and project work;
• understand the principles, methods, tools and architectures used in the development and management of ICT;
• be aware of pressing current issues concerning the use of ICT in business and government and its increasing impact on society.

Entry requirements for the diploma

The majority of the students on this course are mature (aged at least twenty-three years on 1 January of year of entry). Mature student applicants are not required to meet the University’s matriculation requirements. Assessment is based on work experience and other formal and informal qualifications.

The minimum requirements for the diploma are six passes in the Leaving Certificate, with at least a grade C3 at ordinary level in English and mathematics. Recipients of the diploma award can continue their studies to degree level which takes a further two years – see B.Sc. in Information Systems.

Fees

Annual fee*: €3,432 (E.U.)
Annual fee*: €11,500 (Non-E.U.)

* The above schedule of fees is in respect of the academic year 2012-13. An updated schedule of fees for the academic year 2013-14 will be available in August 2013.

The annual mandatory student Sports Centre charge will be €77 in 2013-14.

How to apply

See (http://www.scss.tcd.ie/IS)

Contact: Diploma/B.Sc. in Information Systems, Undergraduate Administration Unit, School of Computer Science and Statistics, O’Reilly Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1765, email: IS-info@scss.tcd.ie, website: (http://www.scss.tcd.ie/IS)

B.Sc. in Information Systems

If you wish to advance your career as a senior professional or manager in ICT, this two-year honors 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 many other areas of ICT.

The B.Sc. in Information Systems course includes technologies, techniques and methods drawn from research and internationally-accepted best practice. The course offers two major streams, in information systems and computer science. Students may also choose from a range of elective modules. On completion of the course you will:

• be able to develop ICT policies, strategies and architectures;
• be able to design and implement ICT solutions using a range of technologies, including social, mobile and cloud computing;
• understand the role, application and potential of ICT in business, industry, government and society;
• be able to manage ICT operations;
• have well-developed business, communication and ICT skills.

Entry requirements

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Information Systems may apply for entry to the two-year 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.

Fees

Annual fee*: €5,779 (E.U.)
Annual fee*: €21,200 (Non-E.U.)

* The above schedule of fees is in respect of the academic year 2012-13. An updated schedule of fees for the academic year 2013-14 will be available in August 2013.

The annual mandatory student Sports Centre charge will be €77 in 2013-14.

How to apply

See (http://www.scss.tcd.ie/IS)

Contact: Diploma/B.Sc. in Information Systems, Undergraduate Administration Unit, School of Computer Science and Statistics, O’Reilly Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1765, email: IS-info@scss.tcd.ie, website: (http://www.scss.tcd.ie/IS)