CIT - Cork Institute of Technology

Full-time course duration:

Full Time: 1 Year (2 Semesters, September to May)

Admission Requirements:

Applicants will normally have a primary honours degree with first or second class honours or its equivalent, in a computing discipline. Other applicants may be accepted if they have at least four year’s experience in Software Development and can satisfy CIT that they possess an adequate background for the programme.

Applicants may be interviewed by an admission panel. Particular attention will be paid to the applicants software development experience and motivation as well as their formal knowledge of object oriented technologies. Applicants may be directed to undertake bridging studies before commencing the programme. The interview will also be used to explore the student’s CPD plan.

Location: Bishopstown Campus, CIT

Further Studies: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

ECTS Credits: 60

Department(s)

Computing

Relevant Links

MSc in Software Development – CIT - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COPZ3znKEzc
Detailed Module information here

Aims

The programme is designed to provide the postgraduate student with the advanced theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for their
continuing professional development (CPD) in the software industry. The main focus is in the area of software development with particular emphasis on current software design principles and methods and software quality.

Course Structure Full Time:  No. of semesters:      2
                                               No. of weeks per semester:  13
                                               No. of timetable hour’s week:    8
   

Assessment: The programme requires the graduate to take four mandatory and four elective taught modules. A Research Project must also be completed.

Timetable Hours:
Each taught module is scheduled for 2 hours lectures, 1 hour laboratory/tutorial per week.
6pm – 10pm two evenings per week with Saturday mornings available for laboratories if and when required.

Course Fee: €420 per module (excl. exam fee)