04/09/2017

09/2017

This programme is designed to address the ICT skills demand for Computer Software Engineers. Software has become an essential component of both modern business and society and as such provides limitless opportunities for graduates with software development skills and knowledge.

This postgraduate programme offers rewarding and challenging possibilities for learners interested in undertaking a conversion programme in the area of Software Development, and its application in an enterprise environment. Given the scale of the IT sector in Ireland, and the current expansion of roles associated with the IT sector, it is projected that there will be healthy demand for talented Computing/ IT graduates over the next number of years. The aim of this programme is to provide non–computing graduates with an opportunity to develop the knowledge base, professional attitudes, and leadership and teamwork skills necessary to pursue a career as a software engineer. The course also aims to provide the student with the opportunity to engage in independent research in state of the art software engineering and technology.

Applicants must satisfy the minimum entry requirement of a Level 8 degree, or equivalent, in a non-cognate area. .

This programme is designed to address the ICT skills demand for Computer Software Engineers. Software has become an essential component of both modern business and society and as such provides limitless opportunities for graduates with software development skills and knowledge. This programme provides breadth of knowledge and depth of technical skills required to meet both the current and future needs of the IT industry. The programme focus is on Software Engineering and Software Development techniques, applying state of the art methodologies and technology. The breadth of the programme enhances the learners ability to fit rapidly into different workplace cultures, diverse computing environments and to adapt to change. The course also provides progression opportunities to additional post-graduate studies.

The aim of this programme is to provide non–computing graduates with an opportunity to develop the knowledge base, professional attitudes, and leadership and teamwork skills necessary to pursue a career as a software engineer.

2 Years, 2 days per week, 10 to 15 hours per week
Commencing September 2017

LIT Moylish Park Campus, Limerick

Campus/Classroom

Flexible Learning Team

Flexible Learning Department, Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish Park Campus, Limerick

+353 61 293802 or +353 61 293109

flexible@lit.ie

Applicants must apply to www.springboardcourses.ie

Flexible Learning Information Website Page

http://flexiblelearning.lit.ie/course/software-development-level-8-higher-diploma-ict-skills/