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Head of School of Science,
Engineering & Information
Technology: Mr. Paschal Meehan
B. Eng (Hons), E.E.P., F.T.C.
Head of Department:
Ms. Janice O Connell
BSc, Grad Dip, MSc
For more information contact the
Department of Information
Technology. Telephone 061 208 864.
Postgraduate Studies & Research (Level 9 & 10)
Master of Science in Computing (Level 9) Taught Masters
Programme Description
The Taught (full-time or part-time) MSc in Computing consists of three separate streams. You will follow the stream of your choice to build on your primary Degree and develop specialised, high-demand skills and knowledge that are required for senior ICT roles. Examinations for this programme take place in May, with a final in-depth thesis submission in September. Normally, the minimum entry requirement is an Honours Degree (Level 8) or approved equivalent professional qualification at 2nd Class Honours, grade 2 or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development or cognate subject. Certain Modules may have specific prerequisites skills which you may have obtained either as part of an undergraduate programme, or through industry experience.
Modules & Streams
Stream A – Enterprise Applications
Development
Software Development and Methodologies, Component Technologies,
Database Systems - Programming and Administration, Enterprise
Technology Management and Research Project.
Stream B – Enterprise Technology
Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Communications and Network Technologies, Database Systems - Programming and Administration, Enterprise Technology Management and Research Project.
Stream C – Security and Digital Forensics
Security and Cryptography, Data Communications and Network
Technologies, Digital Forensics and Computer Crime, Enterprise
Technology Management and Research Project.
Duration
1 year full-time. 2 years part-time (classes/attendance 1 day per week)
Class contact hours
15 hours per week.
How to Apply
By direct entry.Contact LIT admissions office
For further information
Contact: Séamus Ó CiardhuáinTel 061 208 319
Email Seamus.OCiardhuain@lit.ie