Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology Management

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Overview

IT (Information Technology) Management involves the coordination of complex computer systems in organisations including the selection, installation and maintenance of all computing technologies.

This is a critical role in any organisation as the efficient management of IT is vitally important for all aspects of a business. SETU’s BSc. in IT Management provides a unique blend of Business and IT subjects which is viewed by industry as an essential element in the role of a modern IT manager. The course comprises of a significant amount of practical work. The BSc. in IT Management at Level 8 offered as a tertiary programme between SETU and KCETB, will provide learners with a breadth of transferable IT competencies.

Provider Locations and Structure

Year 1
Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co.Laois
R32 H392

Years 2, 3 & 4
South East Technological University
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
Ireland
R93 V960

Course Content – For All Years

Year 1, Semester 1 (Mandatory)

Applications and Interpersonal Communications
Computer Hardware 1
Mathematics 1
Networking 1
Programming 1

Year 1, Semester 1 (Mandatory)

Computer Hardware 2
Mathematics 2
Networking 2
Programming 2
Operating Systems

Year 2, Semester 1 (Mandatory)

Web Programming and Databases 1
Introduction to Data Analytics
Systems Administration
Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts
Business Management

Year 2, Semester 2 (Mandatory)

Web Programming and Databases 2
Financial Maths
Systems Infrastructure and Security
Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts
Project 2

Year 3, Semester 1 (Mandatory)

Information Systems
Project Management
Secure Systems Administration
Web and Cloud Applications
Networking III

Year 3, Semester 2 (Mandatory)

Work Placement
Project
Approved Semester Abroad

Year 4, Semester 1 (Mandatory)

Advanced Database Systems
People Management Skills
Innovation and Technology Management
Networking Systems Management
Project (part 1)

Year 4, Semester 2 (Mandatory)

Project (part 2)
Emerging Technologies for IT Managers
Information Systems and Digital Strategy
Financial Techniques for IT Managers

Year 4, Semester 2 (Electives)

Data Visualisation
Data Intensive Applications
Linux Infrastructure Engineering
UI/UX Design and Development
Bias in Computational Systems
Cloud Data Centers

Embedded Awards

This tertiary degree is a comprehensive 4 year programme. The programme is designed to support academic success despite challenges that may arise. If a student has to leave the programme before completing the final year, tertiary degrees include embedded awards. Embedded awards formally recognise learning achieved during time in the programme. For this degree, the embedded awards are:

After successfully completing Year 1	NFQ level 6 Certificate in Computing(Component Award) from SETU
After successfully completing Year 2	NFQ level 6 Higher Certificate in Computing from SETU
After successfully completing Year 3	NFQ level 7 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management from SETU

The final NFQ level 8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology Management is awarded by SETU.

Planned Intake (Number of Places)

10 places

Entry Requirements and Eligibility

Prospective students wishing to be accepted onto the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria:

Leaving Certificate;

2H5 & 4O6/H7;
English or Irish O6/H7;
Mathematics O6/H7

Level 5 major award

Other qualifications equivalent to a major award at level 5 on the NFQ

For applicants whose first language is not English, the standard required of applicants is B2 (or equivalent) on Common European Framework of Reference CEFR for languages in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme.

Applications are welcome from individuals that do not meet the minimum entry requirement who are aged 23 years or over (at date of commencement of programme). Such an applicant will be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and recognition of prior learning.

Our Unified Tertiary Programmes aim to encourage the participation and success of students from sections of society under-represented in higher education, by offering degree programmes at a local level. In the event of over subscription to the programmes, priority will be given to applicants who most demonstrate local need.

Onward Pathways

The career prospects for this programme are broad with graduates qualified to work across the IT spectrum in any industry sector.

Some sample positions include:

Business Analyst; Systems Administrator; IT Consultant; Database Administrator; Network Administrator; Web Developer; Deployment Engineer; Data Management Analyst; IT Manager; Project Manager; Self-employed.

IT Professional Graduates also have the option to progress to postgraduate studies at either master’s or doctoral level within the gameCORE Research Centre at SETU Carlow or elsewhere. Graduates are also eligible to undertake the MSc in IT Management and the MSc in Data Science.

Special Features (Optional)

Work placements are offered as part of all undergraduate courses with leading national and international companies. Previous placements have been made with Adidas (Germany), Ericsson, Kerry Food, MSD, Intel, Glanbia and Abbott Ireland.

SETU Carlow’s final year industry showcase is attended by leading IT employers.