Higher Certificate in Science in Computer Systems Management

Course details

Applicants must have a pass in five subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics and English or Irish, or an equivalent qualification.

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC level 5 or 6 awards is any full award and this FETAC award must include Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) or Mathematics for Engineering (C20174) Mature applicants (i.e. those who are aged 23 years or more on January 1st in the year of entry) applying for the first level of programmes are exempt from this requirement.

Aim

This course is designed to produce graduates with the skills required to operate as a first line information technology support person in a wide range of industry and business environments. The course comprises both taught modules and credits for relevant work experience.

Structure

The course will be offered over 2 years in four semesters. Delivery of course content will be through a combination of lectures and self-study learning material. There is also a strong emphasis on practical work across all modules. Students will attend ITB three nights per week each semester.

Progression

On successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Science in Computer Systems Management (NFQ level 6), students are eligible to progress on to the Bachelor of Science in Information Security & Digital Forensics (NFQ Level 7).

Course Content

Year 1

• Computer Systems (M)
• Operating Systems 1 (M)
• Computer Networks 1 (M)
• Software Development 1 (M)
• Interpersonal Communications and PC Applications (M)
• Software Development 2 (M)

 Year 2

• Computer Networks 2 (E)
• Operating Systems 2 (E)
• Web and Social Media for Enterprise
• Mathematics (E)
• Databases (E)
• Hardware and Software Forensics (E)
• Work Based Learning (E)