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Post Graduate
Programs
Postgraduate Higher Diploma
in Business Studies (Information Technology)
Awarding Body: Higher Education and Training Awards
Council (HETAC)
Duration: 12 months
The central objective
of this programme is to prepare graduates for
employment in an IT-related business context. The
course is designed for graduates, normally
holding primary degrees in disciplines other than
business and information technology, who are
interested in pursuing a career in business with
an IT orientation or who wish to develop
significant business and IT knowledge and skills.
The programme will be intensive and will present
a significant challenge to participants. The
intention is to provide students with an
appropriate combination of academic theory,
practical business applications and skills to
assist their transition to the world of business.
This will be accomplished through the content of
courses offered, the range of learning processes
employed and the mix of lecturers contributing to
the programme. The lecturing team will consist of
persons who combine appropriate academic
qualifications with a wealth of practical
experience in business and IT.
The programme combines an intensive introduction
to core business disciplines and practical skills
with a significant grounding in information
technology concepts and applications. IT subjects
represent about 60% of the programme content and
subjects range from fundamental computing
concepts and skills to more in-depth areas of
information technology, including software
development, computer programming and Internet
web-page design.
The programme will develop conceptual knowledge
and understanding of business and IT disciplines,
but with a greater emphasis on the practical
application of such knowledge to real world
business scenarios. In this way it is intended
that students will systemically develop the
ability to blend conceptual understanding with
practical application, particularly in IT related
areas.
Programme Structure
For full-time
students, delivery of the programme is structured
over two semesters with an optional four months
work experience from June to September Work
placement (Optional)
One of the most
attractive aspects of the full time programme is
the opportunity to gain practical work experience
over a four month period. The opportunity of a
full time position may arise, and graduates of
this programme are at a distinct advantage in
terms of future employment prospects.
Assessment
Student assessment
will be based on a combination of continuous
assessment and end of semester examinations.
Continuous assessment will involve a number of
assessment methods, including research essays,
analysis of case studies, practical assessments
and projects. For the purpose of continuous
assessment students will be required to work
individually and in groups.
End of semester examinations will usually be
closed book, timed constrained written
examinations which will feature a range of
question styles.
Careers
On completion of this
programme, graduates will have the business and
IT knowledge and skills required to commence
employment in a variety of IT related business
positions or to pursue employment in a more
specialised IT context, such as software
development, system/network administration or
Internet development.
Entry Requirements
To
be considered for admission, applicants must hold:
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A
primary honours degree award of at least pass
level in a non-cognate discipline from a
recognised third level institution or equivalent
qualification
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An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent,
where full-time study has been conducted in a
language other than English or applicants whose
first language is not English
Programme Content
Semester 1
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- Management &
Strategy
- IT in
Business
- Software
Development
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Communication Skills
- The Economic
Environment
- Marketing
Principles
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Semester 2
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- Applications
Development (Visual Basic Programming)
- Internet
Applications
- Database
Design & Development
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