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60 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Computing Courses 61
Network Security
This subject covers the basics of the
computer network security planning,
implementation and network security
vulnerabilities. The module will develop
skills in the testing of a networks security
using penetration testing methodologies.
Project
The Bachelor of Science in Computing
Systems Management project will develop
the vocational skills of the student and
have an employment focus.
The suite of modules on offer will
alternate each year.
Suite A
Computer Networks
Computer Systems Administration
Computer Services Management or
Network Security
Software Development 1 (M)
Suite B
Project
Software Development
Database Systems
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.
Student Profile
School of Informatics and Engineering
“I did my primary degree here so I knew the
lecturers would be excellent help. Also the
subject range interested me greatly, and I
wanted to learn new technologies and gain new
skills. I was interested in developing research
skills too – it’s great to be able to go out on
your own with a problem and come back with
a solution – so that I’d be able to complete my
thesis promoting digital literacy among people
not engaging with technology. That’s a huge thing
that came out of the masters for me.”
Karen Shaw, MSc Computing
“I work in IBM, they funded my course. It’s great
to have that. At work I found that a lot of people
had higher qualifications, there were a lot of
doctorates, masters… For getting on in your
job, the qualification would definitely be in your
favour. You just have to keep looking forward and
say ‘this will benefit me’…for some people it will
be a pay rise, for some a step to a doctorate.
I look at it as advancement. It’s hard work while
you’re doing it. But you’re not thrown into it; it’s
good that way. There’s nothing to be afraid of!”
Paul King, MSc Computing
“I work for IBM as a logistics systems specialist
but it’s more on the application side and I’d
prefer to be on the IT side. Before I came to
ITB I actually stayed away from software
development but it’s sort of taken away my fear
of that. They keep the material interesting and
it’s good quality. It’s a well put-together course
and I believe that if someone will put in the effort
they will learn something that they can use later
on if they’re going to get into the IT industry.”
Charles Williams, Higher Certificate in
Science in Information Technology Support