IT Management

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Group of  IT Management students studying together
Group of  IT Management students studying together
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
30
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 805
Entry Requirements
353 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Noreen Gubbins

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Overview

The first year curriculum is common for all degrees in the Department of Computer Science, MTU Bishopstown Campus. All first year students study the same modules and this means that students can transfer to another programme within the Department in year two if they meet the CAO entry requirements for that programme when they enter MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork. This offers great flexibility for qualifying students who may wish to change programmes after year one. This flexibility allows a student to make a more informed decision one year into their studies.

The programme provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity and is designed around five key strategic pillars; Cyber Security, Networking, Cloud Computing Technologies, Automation, and IT Management. In year 3, work placement begins in January. Placements for students are organised on a country-wide basis with a particular focus on Cork and Dublin. Students may also choose to work abroad. With the Erasmus programme, students travel to study at MTU from across Europe and many MTU students travel to study beyond our shores. The department has strong links with institutions in Germany, Sweden, France, and Finland.

The programme provides graduates with both the management and technical skills to work in a wide range of organisations. At a time when reliance on secure IT systems grows more critical, there is an increasing need for graduates with the skills required to manage IT services and implement complex projects securely. This programme is specifically designed to address these needs.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

The first year curriculum is a common curriculum for all students and focuses on the fundaments of computer science. Modules include:

  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Web Development Fundamentals
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Security Principles
  • Maths for Computer Science
  • Modular Programming
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Operating Systems in Practice
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Physical Computing

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

You will have career opportunities with large multinationals such as Dell, VMWare, McKesson, eSentire, Blackberry, Pfizers and also with indigenous companies such as AIB Musgrave, and Eircom. You will be qualified to work across a range of industries in which there is a need for cybersecurity, network operations and IT Management. On completion of this programme, your core skills will be implementing, managing and securing complex networking and IT systems. A core element of this programme also provides you with the knowledge and skills to interact with management teams and act as an interface between technology teams and the other business functions in medium and large enterprises.

  • IT project manager
  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • IT security engineer
  • Network manager
  • System manager

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates may apply for postgraduate research degrees at master (MSc) or doctoral (PhD) level, or the following taught master degrees:

  • MSc in Cybersecurity
  • MSc in Cybersecurity Management
  • MSc in Information Design and Development
  • MSc in Cloud Computing

Question Time

It has a strong focus on security, networking and IT management and less on software development.

McKesson Women in IT Scholarship The McKesson Women in IT Scholarship is awarded each year to the female Leaving Certificate student with the highest CAO points entering a programme in the Department of Computer Science MTU Bishopstown Campus. The scholarship will be paid to the recipient for each year of her undergraduate degree programme along with mentoring, internship and networking opportunities at McKesson Cork.

Yves Beretta Memorial Scholarship Registered students who successfully complete year 1 of this programme may apply for the Yves Beretta Memorial Scholarship which is funded by Canadian based cyber security company, eSentire, whose European headquarters is based in Ballincollig, Co. Cork.

Programming is not the primary focus of this programme. You will cover some basic programming modules in first year.

Cork is a hub for technology and security. Demand for cybersecurity professionals greatly exceeds the current supply which is reflected in highly competitive average starting salary of €40k+ in Ireland.

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