Software Design with Cloud Native Computing - Athlone
Why take this course?
Cloud-native applications are designed to capitalize on the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. In contrast to traditional monolithic applications, cloud-native applications are built using multiple, independent microservices that are deployed in cloud environments. Cloud-native development takes an agile approach to creating new applications. Using a DevOps-based continuous delivery model, software development teams can quickly, iteratively and automatically add new features to an application. The course will provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to develop software systems which use Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) in order to run applications on servers that can be flexibly provisioned on demand.
What will I experience?
TUS's Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in the country. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills and competencies. You will be part of an exciting software development environment, with advanced research and strong links to industry.
Course Award: Master of Science
Course NFQ Level: Level 9
Department: Dept of Computer and Software Engineering
Subjects taught
Year 1
Object Oriented Programming I
Research Methods & Professional Practice
Applied Scripting Languages
Container Design and Deployment
Object Oriented Programming II
Continuous Build and Delivery
Microservices Architecture
Engineering Team Project
Students may choose to complete a research dissertation or industry based work placement
Work Placement
The Work Placement & Professional Practice provide in this programme provides learners with a comprehensive experience of the working environment while deepening specialist skills relevant to the programme. The module responds to the requirements of industry and relevant professional bodies as it facilitates in-depth student induction, extended professional practice,and immersion in contextualised specialised technologies and techniques.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Applicants should hold a 4 year honours degree in software design or an equivalent qualification with a minimum grade of 2.1 (60%). In line with institute policies, non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS level of 6.0 or higher.
Duration
1 Year full-time.
Post Course Info
What opportunities might it lead to?
Software development is an enormous growth area in ICT engineering. Over 900 software companies are currently in operation in Ireland employing more than 24,000 people. Ireland's reputation as a centre of software excellence is unrivalled in Europe. It is home to multinational and indigenous firms generating €16 billion of exports annually. The sectors wide-ranging activities include software development, R&D, business services and EMEA/International headquarters.
Cloud Computing can be defined as the unification of devices, operating systems, data and storage into a single system. This MSc in Software Design with Cloud Native Computing is designed to provide the education and training required to prepare you for a career in software design, focusing specifically on Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing has been referred to as "climate change for IT" with a significant growth in employment opportunities in this area.
Career Prospects
According to the Forfás Vacancy Overview Report, the most difficult to fill vacancies were for the ICT sector, primarily for professional roles in software development including software developers: cloud computing, Web development database (with Oracle/SQL), Java, JavaScript, C#, and .Net the most frequently
mentioned. Based on significant industrial collaboration of the Department of Computer and Software Engineering graduate of this MSc in Software Design with Cloud Native Computing are well placed to work in these roles. According to Irelands Skills Strategy 2025 (Department of Education and Skills) there are skills shortages for professionals and associate professionals across sectors in many areas of ICT. The shortage of ICT talent is potentially significant for a number of sectors where ICT skills are needed, in particular software development. Ireland is likely to face an average increase in demand for high-level ICT skills of around 5% a year with the employment of ICT professionals anticipated to rise to just over 91,000. This skills shortage has become increasingly acute as more and more tech companies expand their operations in Ireland."
Further Study
Students who successfully complete this programme will be eligible to pursue research opportunities at PhD level.