• » Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Services Management

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Services Management
    CAO Code  Add-on programme, not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_KITSP_B
    Duration  1 year, post level 7 Degree
    Standard Code Places:  24
    National Framework Level  8
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    This level 8 programme is designed to build on knowledge gained on the level 7 B.Sc. in Computing in Information Technology Support. It will broaden the scope and depth of this knowledge and give the graduate the skills required to carry out a range of both technical and management roles within an organisation.
    Note that this course is approved by the Teaching Council on its list of Degree/Teacher Education Programmes Recognised for Post-Primary Registration Purposes. Go to TC Publications and click on List of Recognized Qualifications (Post-Primary).
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Successful completion of the level 7 B.Sc. in Computing in Information Technology Support or another level 7 programme in I.T., with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes.
    What will I have to study?
    Year/SemesterModulesMandatory/
    Elective    		No of creditsClass hours per week
     4/7  IT Service Support Planning and Management Mandatory  5  4
     Software Design Mandatory  5  4
     Network Application Development Mandatory  5  4
     Legal, Ethical and Social Issues in Computing Mandatory  5  4
     Project Preparation Mandatory  5  4
     Thin Client Web Applications Elective  5  4
     Groupware Applications Development Elective  5  4
     4/8  IT Service Delivery Mandatory  5  4
     Governance for IT Enhancement Mandatory  5  4
     Multimedia & Wireless Communications Mandatory  5  4
     Project Development Mandatory  5  4
     Database Models Elective  5  4
     Image Processing Elective  5  4
     Artificial Intelligence Elective  5  4
    Learning Outcomes
    On completion of the course the graduate will be able to:
    • Synthesise a broad range of both structured and unstructured information to develop business-driven IT plans and strategies
    • Analyse the dynamics of the rapidly changing IT environment and identify key trends for a broad range of business sectors
    • Differentiate between a variety of computer service management strategies for a diversity of business structures and sizes
    • Discuss the key managerial and organisational characteristics, which apply in a range of modern-day IT service management settings.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Progression to programmes leading to Masters Degree (by research) or a Doctoral Degree (by research), are available internally at LYIT or through a range of other Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and abroad.
    Progression is also possible internationally to some second cycle (e.g. 'Bologna Masters') degree programmes.
    Career Opportunities
    Graduates of this programme will be prepared to manage the provision of a computer service in a wide variety of organisations, develop and implement policies and strategies to align investment in IT with the attainment of the business goals and objectives, critically analyse the organisations data communication requirements and the technologies on offer to support same, plan and manage significant IT projects and demonstrate specialist knowledge in chosen areas of study. All of these careers are open to our computing graduates; it's your choice.
    For independent information on employment and salaries in the IT industry see the following report which covers 2010-2011: Jobs and Salaries in IT.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: thomas.dowling@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 918 6304