Bachelor of Science in Computing with Software Development/Information Technology Management

Be the best in the world! This is no ordinary degree course, this is the course that has produced the best in the world - recent graduate Olivier Bal Petre won WorldSkills Gold in Cloud Computing in Kazan, Russia, 2019.

This three year course gives a great grounding in the essentials of computing leading to rewarding careers. Employment prospects are excellent with a shortage of computing graduates currently and predicted both in Ireland and internationally. We use a common Year 1 where you develop essential skills and get to understand your particular strengths.

We then give you a choice of specialising in IT Management or Software Development. If you choose to take the add-on final year additional options in Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning are available. Both the Software Development specialisation and the IT Management specialisation are built around a common core of computing knowledge including Systems Analysis, Web Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Software Quality & Test, Databases, Networking, Operating Systems, Python Development, Discrete Mathematics & Statistics.

The software stream focuses more on data structures, algorithms and languages such as Python, Java and C++ which are widely used in industry. A software project exploring delivered using agile project management principles. The IT Management stream develops skills in Scripting using languages such as Python, Linux and PowerShell and covers advanced networking, cloud computing as well as service management. A team project built around Agile Project Management Principles is also part of the curriculum.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.