13/09/2017

11/09/2017

This Level 8 Award is specifically designed to up-skill graduates with the technical skills to build software applications that can run on the Internet. It also provides experience of the tools and framework need to continuously deploy software applications.

Level 7 qualification in ICT related discipline (engineering or software).
Level 8 qualification in a non-engineering/ICT discipline

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (Cloud Application Development) at Level 8.

KEY FACTS
Level: 8
Duration: 1 year
Mode: Full Time
ECTS Credits: 60

Athlone Institute of Technology is now offering a one-year Higher Diploma in Science in Software Development (Cloud Application Development) at Level 8.
Applications can be made at the following address:
http://springboardcourses.ie
Why should you take this course?
Cloud Computing is considered a relatively new field in Internet computing where novel perspectives in internetworking technologies have emerged. To successfully deal with issues relating to this new paradigm this programme aims to equip graduates with detailed knowledge, and specialist architectural and technical skills required to design and implement cloud based solutions and services. The programme was developed to meet the growing demand for I.T. professionals with a deep understanding of concept and application of Cloud Computing.
Some points to consider:
Will I get a job afterwards?
The latest edition of the Hays Salary and Recruiting Trends Guide, which surveyed over 1,300 employers and employees across Ireland shows that in 2015 alone then demand for IT skills grew by 15% and there simply isn’t a sufficient pool of indigenous talent to meet this demand. This skills shortage has become increasingly acute as more and more tech companies expand their operations in Ireland.
Does it pay well?
Predicted starting salary is €35k - €45k
The typical salary for an experienced Software Architect is €100K
Great opportunities to travel
Software engineering is a global industry
For example, one west of Ireland based company offers students placement opportunities in California
Want to design your own business application?
At the age of 23, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was the youngest billionaire in the world !

COURSE SUBJECTS

Semester 1
Object Oriented Programming 1, Agile Design and Testing 1, Databases, Team Project 1, Networks and Cloud Architecture Project

Semester 2
Object Oriented Programming 2, Agile Design and Testing 2, Web Technologies, Team Project 2.

Semester 3
Placement


PROGRESSION AND TRANSFER
As a graduate of this course, you are eligible to transfer to the Master of Science in Software Engineering at AIT or other appropriate Level 9 programmes.

Athlone Institute of Technology is now offering a one-year Higher Diploma in Science in Software Development (Cloud Application Development) at Level 8

This course provides students with the skills and expertise in Software Engineering including web and cloud application technologies. Possible employers include the following companies: Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Ericsson, IBM, Oracle, Intel, HP, AIB, SolanoTech, TerminalFour, Riverdeep and Sun.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have an existing Level 8 qualification in a non-cognate discipline or a Level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. software, computing)

COURSE SUBJECTS

Semester 1
Object Oriented Programming 1, Agile Design and Testing 1, Databases, Team Project 1, Networks and Cloud Architecture Project

Semester 2
Object Oriented Programming 2, Agile Design and Testing 2, Web Technologies, Team Project 2.

Semester 3
Placement


PROGRESSION AND TRANSFER
As a graduate of this course, you are eligible to transfer to the Master of Science in Software Engineering at AIT or other appropriate Level 9 programmes.

Why should you take this course?
Cloud Computing is considered a relatively new field in Internet computing where novel perspectives in inter networking technologies have emerged. To successfully deal with issues relating to this new paradigm this programme aims to equip graduates with detailed knowledge, and specialist architectural and technical skills required to design and implement cloud based solutions and services. The programme was developed to meet the growing demand for I.T. professionals with a deep understanding of concept and application of Cloud Computing.
Some points to consider:
Will I get a job afterwards?
The latest edition of the Hays Salary and Recruiting Trends Guide, which surveyed over 1,300 employers and employees across Ireland shows that in 2015 alone then demand for IT skills grew by 15% and there simply isn’t a sufficient pool of indigenous talent to meet this demand. This skills shortage has become increasingly acute as more and more tech companies expand their operations in Ireland.
Does it pay well?
Predicted starting salary is €35k - €45k
The typical salary for an experienced Software Architect is €100K
Great opportunities to travel
Software engineering is a global industry
For example, one west of Ireland based company offers students placement opportunities in California
Want to design your own business application?
At the age of 23, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was the youngest billionaire in the world !

AIT Engineering Building

Alan Duffy

Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

aduffy@ait.ie