Course Outline
The Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology is a Conversion Course open to graduates from non-computing disciplines. The course provides you with an understanding of the principles of internet-based computer systems and will equip you with a range of core IT skills, including web design, web server configuration, managing and manipulating multimedia content, interfacing with databases and working with common office software.
The Higher Diploma is offered as a one year full-time course or a two year part-time course.
Why Choose This Course
Conversion Course
This is a Conversion Course and is intended for graduates who do not have Computer Science Degree and would like to attain skills in demand by the IT sector.
Companies actively recruiting Computer Science graduates in 2017 include:
Amazon, Apple, Aspira, Clearstream, Dell EMC, Digisoft.tv, Enterprise Ireland, Ericsson, Errigal, Google, Hubspot, Intercom, Johnson Controls, McAfee, McKesson, Nimbus Centre, Open Text, Pilz, PWC, SAP Galway Transverse Technologies, SIG, Stryker Teamwork, Virtustream, Zenith Technologies.
Placement or Study Abroad Information
This is a short intensive course which does not contain a placement option.
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Who teaches this course
• CS5002 Dr Derek Bridge, Semester 1
• CS5007 Dr James Doherty, Semester 2
• CS5008 Mr Adrian O'Riordan, Semester 1
• CS5009 Dr Ahmed Zahran, Semester 1
• CS5018 Dr Derek Bridge, Semester 2
• CS5019 Professor John Morrison, Semester 1
• CS5020 Professor John Morrison, Semester 2
• CS5021 Dr Steve Prestwich, Semester 1
• CS5222 Dr Maurizio Mancini, Semesters 1 & 2
• CS5523 Dr James Doherty, Semester 2