Higher Diploma in Business in IT
This programme covers a range of information technology concepts of relevance to any enterprise or organisation, such as databases, enterprise systems, computer architecture, web development and programming. No prior experience of the subject areas is assumed, with the programme characterised by significant practical work, culminating in a capstone project. Graduates of this programme will find employment opportunities such as IT support, IT sales, webmaster, business analyst or as a junior developer.
The Higher Diploma in Business in IT is a one-year full-time programme which is aimed at developing the range of cross-enterprise skills required of modern competitive organisations. The programme is ideal for anyone without an information technology qualification wishing to develop key business and IT skills over two semesters. It has been designed with information technology skills as a dominant focus.
The course is designed with strong industry input with a view to producing more efficient and effective employees. Incorporating modules such as Web Development, Software development, Advanced Databases and software for Entrepreneurship, this programme provides an opportunity to pursue a career in management and leadership in information technology departments of organisations. All modules assume no previous knowledge of the subject. This programme provides you with the fundamental skills to work in business and information technology, and will complement your existing degree. It also provides you with an opportunity for further postgraduate study in the fieLds of business or I.T.
classroom – One Year Full Time
- Database Systems: An introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
- Object Oriented Software Development: OOD Software techniques
- Web and User Interface Design: Web Development
- Computer Technology: Computer Architecture, Networking and Cloud
- Advanced Databases: Advanced features of RDBMS
- Enterprise Applications: Enterprise class software use and application
- Work Based Capstone Project: A capstone project with an appropriate partner
Level 8 Honours Degree in any discipline.
Induction – Saturday 11th September 2023
Classes – Week commencing Monday 13th September 2023
This is a HCI Funded Programme.
This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants.
Eligible employed applicants and eligible recent graduates (Summer 2021) will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to AIT.
For full details of eligibility criteria and to apply go to www.springboardcourses.ie
Online – Tues (7-10pm), Thurs (7-9pm), selected Sats (9am-1pm)
Level 8 NFQ , 60 Credits
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