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BA in Management of Technology in Business
Programme Overview
CAO Code: NC008
Technology continues to shape the world we live in. Graduates who understand how technology can drive the world of business are always in demand. This course will give you a broad understanding of information technology and business and will give you lots of opportunities in organisations that seek to connect both worlds.
As a graduate of this course you will:
- Understand the essentials of business and information technology.
- Learn how to manage people and teams to achieve success.
- Develop a practical approach to solving management related issues.
- Analyse and evaluate the fundamentals of business in today’s organisations.
- Use software development skills to create new opportunities or solve real business problems.
- Recognise how technology is vital in today’s information led society.
- Enhance your people skills through communication, presentation, and teamwork.
Course Structure and Award
This course is a three year ordinary degree. The course is run over 6 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive a HETAC BA (Ordinary) Degree in Computing at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Career Prospects
As the course covers both business and technology, graduates could be employed in leading organisations in the business and/or information technology domains. As a graduate from this course you can seek employment opportunities in consulting, technical management, systems design, development, sales, project management, employee relations, human resource management and training.
Further Study Options
Upon successful completion of the BA (Ordinary) in Management of Technology in Business, graduates can complete an extra year to be awarded a BA (Honours) in Technology Management at Level 8 on the Nat ional Framework of Qualifications.
Who is the Programme for?
The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in Mathematics. Please check details of points awarded for foundation level subjects.
Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying from Docklands or Area Based Partnership areas should consult further information for applicants.
Programme Fee
All courses qualify under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.
Student Profile
Rory Fanning
The lecturers are friendly and there's a
good mix of people in the class. The
course is a good mix of both IT and
business and it really opens up doors.
Fact File
| Location | Duration | NFQ Level | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFSC, Dublin 1 | Three years, full-time | Level 7 | End of semester exams Continuous Assessments Major Project to be undertaken in Year 3 |
* Please Note
A review of this programme, which is required under our quality assurance procedures every five years, is due to
complete in December 2009 and is subject to HETAC approval. This may result in some changes to the programme
as published.
Programme Modules
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Applied Management | Business Communications |
| Business Management | Personal & Professional Development |
| Quantitative Methods 1 | Quantitative Methods 2 |
| Technology Fundamentals 1 | Technology Fundamentals 2 |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Business Law |
| Data Management 1 | Distributed Application |
| Financial Accounting 2 | Human Resource Management 1 |
| Human Resource Management 2 | I.T Law |
| Management Information Systems | Marketing |
| Organisational Behaviour 1 | Organisational Behaviour 2 |
| Software Development 1 | Software Development 2 |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Data Communications Technology |
| Data Management 2 | Enterprise Development |
| Financial Management | Operations Management |
| Project | Project Management |
| Software Engineer 1 (Req. Analysis & Spec) | Software Engineer. 2 (Systems Des & Test) |
Start Date
Monday 7th September 2009
Programme Location
IFSC Campus
