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Business Computing - Bachelor of Business(Level 7)
Programme Code:
LC230
Course Level:
Level 7
Department:
Information Technology
CAO Points:
2017 CAO Points: New Programme

Duration:
3 Years.
Campus:
Limerick (Moylish)
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What is the programme about?
On successful completion of this programme, LIT’s graduates have developed comprehensive analytical and rounded business skills which blend perfectly to solve business problems using appropriate Computer Software solutions.

The fusion of Business and Computing allows students to achieve maximum learning and self-development. Students will advance their business information technology knowledge, experience and skills through extensive practical assignments and coursework.

Computing and Technology are part of just about everything that touches our lives. Gaining a proficiency in the different dimensions of computing and business will provide graduates with the necessary skills to create a stable career in the 21st century.

Who is the programme suited to?
This programme will suit those who want to prepare for a career in business but who also want to learn more about business analytics, technology and management disciplines that are an essential part of today’s business world.

Top 3 Reasons
1. Opportunity to gain Professional Computing Certification (Microsoft) as part of your studies.
2. Complete industry projects as part of your studies.
3. Undertake six months industry work placement in year 3 as part of your studies

Class Contact Hours
Year 1: 24 hours per week.
Year 2: 24 hours per week.
Year 3: 22 hours per week

Other Information

Did You Know?
IT graduates are among the most sought after and highly paid graduates in the world.
The technology sector is facing a severe skills shortage and the education system is not able to produce enough graduates to meet demand.
The biggest trend in the last four years has been the growth of the IT sector worldwide.

Year 1
Financial Accounting, Business Law, Mathematics and Statistical Methods, Interpersonal Skills & Computer Applications, Programming Fundamentals, Database.

Year 2
Management & Cost Accounting, Business Databases, Marketing, Economics, OO Programming, Information Systems, Human Resources.

Year 3
Business Project, Data Analytics, Advanced Programming, Work Placement, plus two elective module from the following: Customer Care & CRM, Financial Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, eCommerce & Digital Marketing.

Entry Requirement
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry Requirements’ for further information.

CAO
Please visit www.cao.ie for further information on how to apply to this course.

Jobs Include
eCommerce Coordinator
Fund Administrators
IT Software Analyst
Data Analyst
IT Sales/Technician
Marketing Manager
Programme Manager

Further Studies
Graduates of the programme can progress to Level 8 Business Computing programmes at LIT. With a mix of skills offered on the programme, graduates have more versatility in the jobs available after graduation; graduates from this programme have chosen careers in Accounting, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Recruitment, Programming, Data Analytics.

Course Contact
Contact: Mr. Richard O’Keeffe
Tel: +353-(0)61-293000
Email: Richard.OKeeffe@lit.ie

School/Faculty Contact

Mr. Richard O’Keeffe
Tel: (061) 293000
Email:Richard.OKeeffe@lit.ie
www.lit.ie/Courses/LC232

Head of Department
Dr. Janice O’Connell
Tel: +353(0)61-293288
Email: Janice.OConnell@LIT.ie

Head of School/Faculty
Joint Heads of Faculty:
Ms. Maria Kyne, B.E., M.Eng. Science, H.Dip. Ed, C.Eng, FIEI
Email: Maria.Kyne@LIT.ie
Mr. Paschal Meehan, B. Eng (Hons), EEP, FTC

Lecturer
Mr Richard O'Keeffe

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