School of Computing
B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing (Bachelor Honours Degree)
Fact File
| CAO Code: | DC120 |
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| Points Last Year: | 355 |
| Duration: | 4 Years |
| Type of degree: | Full-time |
Understanding the Course:
Programme Chair: Dr Rory O'Connor
Why Study Computing?
Did you know that there is a shortage of computing graduates?
High-tech skills and business acumen are keenly sought after and highly valued globally and that is where Enterprise Computing graduates come in ...
Now is a great time to choose your future in Information Technology Business Management with the B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing.
- You will also gain insight into the business world making you uniquely placed to be able to apply the knowledge of IT and its potential and develop it within organisations with the best business strategy
- Computing involves a lot of practical work and working in teams, so you will have the opportunity to spend plenty of time in the labs learning useful skills that can be applied in the workplace as well as learn to manage groups and teams
- Great career opportunities are still available to qualified graduates across a wide range of industries. IT jobs are available wherever computing technology is used, and that is in every sector of the economy
- Now is the perfect time to begin studying for a computing degree. Industry and government experts predict a significant skills shortage in the IT sector in the years to come. There are now fewer people entering computing-related college courses, meaning that by the time you graduate, there will be even better opportunities available to graduates in an expanding IT industry
About You:
Preparing Graduates for a Career in Business IT Management
Computing technology has entered every corner of the commercial and industrial world and is a vital component in driving innovation across the business enterprise. It is the backbone of many organisations including banking and finance, high-tech enterprises, consulting companies and e-commerce based online retailers.
This degree will provide you with an understanding of how software engineers develop software solutions to address real world computing problems and teaches you how you can best use computing technology to allow people to work together and give companies a competitive edge in the marketplace. You will learn how to use and manage information technology and systems to improve and re-design the way they do business.
The B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing gives you the foundation for a career in information technology for the modern business enterprise. This degree is intended to educate high-end IT professionals, with practical skills in information systems, web technologies and IT systems networking management.
The skills you gain will be central to the development of the Irish and indeed the global economy over the coming decades. Moreover, those skills are portable. As a graduate of the B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing, you will be ideally placed to pursue a career as an IT professional here in , elsewhere in Europe or across the world.
Are you an inquisitive student with an entrepreneurial streak? If you have an interest in information technology, computer networking and web technologies, and are looking at how organisations can employ technology solutions to meet current business needs, then this course will appeal to you.
Course Structure:
COURSE STRUCTURE:
The first year is devoted to gaining a strong overall competence in computing technologies such as computers themselves, operating systems, web systems and the internet, and to acquiring fundamental mathematical skills.
In subsequent years specialisms in information technology, web systems and networking technologies will equip you with the necessary skills to work with computing technology across a broad spectrum of business enterprises to manage, improve and re-design the way business use computing systems.
In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to spend seven months on paid work placement. The INTRA programme integrates academic study with closely related jobs. It will give you an understanding of the professional and practical business world and will help you to stand out in the graduate employment market. You are prepared for this work placement through modules in Years 1 to 3, and especially through Business Communication Skills. The course includes elements of report writing, business communications and office practice.
In final year, you will study advanced modules in information systems, business strategy and management. In addition, you will complete a major team-based project.
Practical experience is a major component of your learning. Throughout the four years of the degree there are formal lectures with a strong emphasis on the practical applications in the computer labs and tutorials and on-going assessments and projects drawn from real world situations.
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View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)
Full list of modules, please see: www.dcu.ie/DC120
If you have any queries or require further information on this programme, you can contact us directly at marketing@computing.dcu.ie and we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have or call Christine Stears, Marketing Officer at +353 (0) 1 700 5237.
You can get further information on studying in DCU from the University's Undergraduate Prospectus. This is available on-line at http://www.dcu.ie/prospective.shtml or from The Registry, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, telephone (01) 700 5338.
Career Prospects:
Computer technology continues to play an important role in all sectors of society. Graduates of the B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing are equipped to work as IT managers and professionals in a range of industries, from IT specific companies to more traditional finance, government and indeed, any organisation that has a need for technology management.
Graduates will be able to think creatively as to how best to use technology in finding new efficiencies and new business opportunities, and to head up and manage teams that drive business transformations via information technology.
Some graduates will opt to set up their own companies while others may wish to pursue further studies. Graduates will also have great opportunities to travel and work abroad due to the fact that computer technologies are the same the world over.
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Entry Requirements:
C3 in Ordinary Level or D3 in Higher Level Mathematics. Students are also expected to attain a minimum points score of 300. No prior knowledge of computing necessary.
GCE A-Level D or GCE AS-Level C or GCSE C in Mathematics. Students are also expected to attain a minimum points score of 300. No prior knowledge of computing necessary.
How to Apply and Closing Dates:
Candidates should apply directly to DCU. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to the 1st July. All non-EU candidates are advised to apply early as places are limited.
Making an Application:
Candidates required to apply through the CAO, can apply online at http://www.cao.ie/
Candidates required to apply directly to DCU should download an application form, print, complete and post it to DCU.
