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What is the Course about?

IT (Information Technology) Management involves the coordination of complex computer systems in organisations including the selection, installation and maintenance of all computing technologies.

This is a critical role in any organisation as the efficient management of IT is vitally important for all aspects of a business.

Course Structure

This course provides a unique blend of business and IT subjects which is viewed by industry as an essential element in the role of a modern IT manager. The course comprises a significant amount of practical work. In particular, Year 1 features continuous assessments with no final year exam, enabling students to monitor progress throughout the year.

On completion of the course, students will have a detailed understanding of:

  • Network systems management, advanced database management
  • Strategic management
  • Team work and people management skills
  • Financial information management
  • Day-to-day IT department management.

Is this course for you?

Are you interested in working as an IT professional, but not necessarily as a software developer? Are you interested in a qualification that enables you to work in a vast array of organisations from small local companies to large multinationals? Are you interested in a course that gives you exposure to business and IT subjects much needed in industry?

Special Features:

  • Work placements are offered as part of all undergraduate courses with leading national and international companies. Previous placements have been made with Adidas (Germany), Ericsson, Kerry Food, MSD, Intel, Glanbia and Abbott Ireland.
  • SETU Carlow's final year industry showcase is attended by leading IT employers.
  • Exit awards: Higher Certificate in Computing (NFQ 6) after Year 2 and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.

Year 1

Module Name Semester
Applications and Interpersonal Communications (M) Semester1
Computer Hardware 1 (M) Semester1
Mathematics 1 (M) Semester1
Networking 1 (M) Semester1
Programming 1 (M) Semester1
Computer Hardware 2 (M) Semester2
Mathematics 2 (M) Semester2
Networking 2 (M) Semester2
Operating Systems (M) Semester2
Programming 2 (M) Semester2

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 2

Module Name Semester
Business Management (M) Semester1
Introduction to Data Analytics (M) Semester1
Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts (M) Semester1
Systems Administration (M) Semester1
Web Programming and Databases 1 (M) Semester1
Financial Maths (M) Semester2
Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts (M) Semester2
Project 2 (M) Semester2
Systems Infrastructure and Security (M) Semester2
Web Programming and Databases 2 (M) Semester2

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 3

Module Name Semester
Networking III (M) Semester1
Information Systems (M) Semester1
Project Management (M) Semester1
Secure Systems Administration (M) Semester1
Web and Cloud Applications (M) Semester1
Approved Semester Abroad (M) Semester2
Project (M) Semester2
Work Placement (M) Semester2

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 4

Module Name Semester
Advanced Database Systems (M) Semester1
Innovation and Technology Management (M) Semester1
Networking Systems Management (M) Semester1
People Management Skills (M) Semester1
Project (M) Semester1
Emerging Technologies for IT Managers (M) Semester2
Financial Techniques for IT Managers (M) Semester2
Information Systems and Digital Strategy (M) Semester2
Bias in Computational Systems (E) Semester2
Cloud Data Centers (E) Semester2
Data Intensive Applications (E) Semester2
Data Visualisation (E) Semester2
Linux Infrastructure Engineering (E) Semester2
UI/UX Design and Development (E) Semester2

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

What are the minimum entry requirements?

  • 2H5 & 4O6/H7
  • English or Irish O6/H7
  • Mathematics O6/H7

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates have the option to progress to postgraduate studies at either masters or doctoral level within the gameCORE Research Centre at SETU Carlow or elsewhere. Graduates are also eligible to undertake the MSc in IT Management and the MSc in Data Science.

What exemptions will I receive?

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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduates are qualified to work across the IT spectrum in any industry sector. Some sample positions include:

  • Business Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Consultant
  • Database Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Web Developer
  • Deployment Engineer
  • Data Management Analyst
  • IT Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Self-employed IT Professional
Contact

Course Leader

Dr Enda Dunican

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Call: +353599175525

Email: [email protected]

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