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64 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Computing Courses 65
A UNIQUE DELIVERY METHOD
The innovative feature of this course
is that it will be delivered using a
blended learning approach consisting
of workshops, on-line and self study
materials. The aim is to deliver the
programme in a way that accommodates
participants work and other time
constraints. All students are expected to
have access to a PC and the internet and
have a high level of computer literacy.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTING
Programme Code: BN512*
Programme Title: Master of Science
in Computing
Award Type: Major
Award Title: Master of Science
NFQ Level of Award: 9
ECTS Credits in Award: 90
Minimum entry requirements:
Second class honours grade 2 (GPA 2.5)
or equivalent in a Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Computing, or equivalent.
Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday
6pm – 10pm
Fee: €5,000
Duration: 18 months part-time
*This course is being revalidated and any
changes and/or additional course modules
will be posted on www.itb.ie.
COURSE AIM
The MSc in Computing course is designed
to offer a pathway to computing science
through modules relevant to the IT
industry. This is an area in Ireland that
has a constant need for people with
advanced computing skills, particularly
at the postgraduate level. The emphasis
placed by the MSc in Computing
programme is on a theoretical and
practical approach in a modern working
environment with the latest technology
and techniques necessary for the
cultivation of advanced computing skills.
One of our most important course aims
is the development of personal initiative,
problem ownership, analytical problem
solving and research skills in a computing
science environment. This is incorporated
in the teaching and continuous
assessment methodology of the course.
This course aims to:
1. Provide the students with the skills
mastery, competences and knowledge
to undertake research in advanced
technical domains.
2. Produce MSc in Computing degree
holders with comprehensive
knowledge, skills mastery and
attitudes appropriate for careers in
computing and information technology
in a rapidly evolving market place.
3. Develop the students’ powers of
critical analysis and their ability to
tackle technical and enterpriserelated
problems and issues in a
coherent and logical manner.
4. Give students the theoretical
foundations they will need for
continuing studies at PhD level, in ITB
or elsewhere.
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THE MSc
IN COMPUTING DEGREE?
The MSc in Computing programme is of
particular value to holders of a primary
degree in computing, IT, or equivalent,
working as IT professionals at the level
of the enterprise or as IT professionals.
It is also of value to individuals with a
computing degree background who wish