MSc in Applied Software Technology-Ericsson

Dalmighty · 19-02-2014 12:08pm #1

Hi,

Can anyone tell me information about this, their marketing it as a 1 year masters and internship and a permanent job on successful completion?

paul9mm · 20-02-2014 1:51am

Dalmighty wrote: »

Hi,

Can anyone tell me information about this, their marketing it as a 1 year masters and internship and a permanent job on successful completion?

There is a huge thread on this somewhere on Boards.ie , as a lot of people were asking specifics last year.

Popple3 · 20-02-2014 2:45am

paul9mm wrote: »

There is a huge thread on this somewhere on Boards.ie , as a lot of people were asking specifics last year.

The thread was removed by request due to apparent NDA breaches.

To answer OP, it's a one year taught masters, followed by a three month internship. If Ericsson want to keep you after the internship, then you get a permanent job with a 2 year contract. If they don't want to keep you on, you get the keep your masters (I'm pretty sure that's the case anyway, assuming you passed. Would be pretty ****ty otherwise), and seek employment elsewhere.

paul9mm · 21-02-2014 1:37am

Did not see that the thread had been removed, sorry about confusion.
Your snap-shot of the process sounded spot-on from what I remember.

Noisin · 26-02-2014 11:16pm

Actually looking into this as well.
Could someone that has already done this course advise me on the course.
Is it very difficult?
Has anyone completed the course and are now working with Ecrissons?
Currently studying a higher diploma in Software, very tough, intense course, just would love to hear from someone that has done the Ecrissons Masters.

longhalloween · 26-02-2014 11:20pm

I was talking to their rep at CareerZoo. Apparently you apply like any other job and go to interview. If they think you're suitable they pay for the course and give you some money for living expenses (€150 a week, the rep wasn't too clear on this)

I wouldn't imagine it's more difficult than any other Masters, though I'd be skeptical of the course content. Does it just teach you how to just work in Ericsson or are the skills broadly applicable?

Noisin · 26-02-2014 11:39pm

I was talking to their rep at CareerZoo. Apparently you apply like any other job
and go to interview. If they think you're suitable they pay for the course and
give you some money for living expenses (€150 a week, the rep wasn't too clear
on this)

Ya was there also. Met the rep, not very informative or helpful. He couldn't even advise on my current qualifications in relation to current job prospects in Ecrissons, seemed pointless having him on the stand at a Career's Information Day!!!.
Received an email today from the course organiser so trying to research the course more.

I wouldn't imagine it's more difficult than any other Masters, though I'd be
skeptical of the course content. Does it just teach you how to just work in
Ericsson or are the skills broadly applicable

Ya would be concerned is this just an Ericsson's training Course or how broad is it. Will they give everyone a job. The Higher diploma is a conversion course, a level 8 in one year and that is extremely tough and I had a course in IT prior to getting on the Higher Diploma.
Need to talk to someone who is actually doing the course, got great feedback/advice from boards.ie on the course I'm currently studying from people who had just completed the course.

MoleRat · 25-03-2014 5:33pm

Hey, I am currently on the course. Please feel free to PM me as I found the thread that was taken down extremely useful when I was thinking about applying/preparing for interviews.
Yes, there is a guaranteed job for everyone that goes on the course. But after the internship if Ericsson feel you're not suited to the company they are not obliged to give you a permanent job.
You get a bursary for doing it split into 3 installments across the the year. about ~2k each installment.
There are ppl with non-technical backgrounds on the course - one plasterer. you need to pass the interview tests (which test to see if you're suited to an IT job) and be prepared to work hard.

It is a tough course. I wont lie. but if you're interested, dont be put off by that. I remember being worried about that but its a short year and a little hard work wont kill you. You learn a huge amount. the learning curve is steep and at times I wonder is part of the test just not packing it in!!
As far as exposure- you learn about: databases, java, javascript, maths, distributed systems and security, ruby, bash, linux and networking.

hopeful33 · 22-04-2014 4:59pm

After getting accepted on to the course, getting on to the masters proper after the 12 weeks "preparation part" is not guaranteed.

MoleRat · 22-04-2014 8:58pm

if you work at it I dont see why you wouldnt get a place. If you're a complete messer, yeah, they'll ask you to leave. but they're quite understanding if you've made an effort and you dont have background in it...

paul9mm · 29-04-2014 12:43am

Hi, quick questions on behalf of a friend.
-When is the deadline for application into the MSc (she thinks May 1st?)
-Is the application via online or via postal application?
-What is the payment plan (someone mentioned 3*€2k = €6k total, -seems low for 12 months intense work?)

MoleRat · 29-04-2014 12:52am

Couldnt tell you re application deadlines/process - cant remember and that info is quite available if you look for it I would imagine. its just shy of 6k -5.8 i think. Pretty decent given you get a very good masters with all relevant technologies taught to you by industry professionals - which by itself I think is worth ~10k

Shotgun Sister · 29-04-2014 10:50am

Not sure about the deadlines, but I'd hurry up if I were your friend.

They did a round of aptitude tests several weeks ago and are doing interviews this week.

rayself · 01-05-2014 11:21am

MoleRat wrote: »

Hey, I am currently on the course. Please feel free to PM me as I found the thread that was taken down extremely useful when I was thinking about applying/preparing for interviews.
Yes, there is a guaranteed job for everyone that goes on the course. But after the internship if Ericsson feel you're not suited to the company they are not obliged to give you a permanent job.
You get a bursary for doing it split into 3 installments across the the year. about ~2k each installment.
There are ppl with non-technical backgrounds on the course - one plasterer. you need to pass the interview tests (which test to see if you're suited to an IT job) and be prepared to work hard.

It is a tough course. I wont lie. but if you're interested, dont be put off by that. I remember being worried about that but its a short year and a little hard work wont kill you. You learn a huge amount. the learning curve is steep and at times I wonder is part of the test just not packing it in!!
As far as exposure- you learn about: databases, java, javascript, maths, distributed systems and security, ruby, bash, linux and networking.

Hi could you give me some information regarding the interview with ericsson and the course thanks. I tried to send you a message but as a new member it would not let me

MoleRat · 01-05-2014 11:31am

I'll PM you now

rayself · 01-05-2014 12:11pm

MoleRat wrote: »

I'll PM you now

Not sure if you can PM me, I got a message saying messages are not active until I make 50 posts

rondogrins · 03-06-2014 7:59am

Has anyone gone to an interview for this yet?
Or MoleRat (or rayself) would you mind PM'ing a general overview of what the interview was like?
I'm curious as to how many interviewers, and was the emphasis on talking about yourself and your motivations to work for Ericsson or were there a lot of questions relating to your skillset (if so, was it specific or general).
Thanks.

kianjennings · 03-06-2014 9:08am

rondogrins wrote: »

Has anyone gone to an interview for this yet?
Or MoleRat (or rayself) would you mind PM'ing a general overview of what the interview was like?
I'm curious as to how many interviewers, and was the emphasis on talking about yourself and your motivations to work for Ericsson or were there a lot of questions relating to your skillset (if so, was it specific or general).
Thanks.

There was only one interviewer and for me it was mainly going through my cv and then being asked questions on the skills I had mentioned. Then at the end asking if I had any questions about the company and what they do in Athlone. The questions were mainly basic knowledge about the subject, nothing too complicated.

Shotgun Sister · 03-06-2014 9:08am

The interview is just between you and one interviewer.

It's not very in-depth. They'll look at your CV, ask you to talk about any previous experience in the world of work, what kinds of programming you've done (if any) but there's nothing technical in there at all.

Prepare for it as you would any other interview.

MoleRat · 03-06-2014 11:43am

Yeah, I had a similar experience. Just one interviewer, normally one of the managers, and it started with questions regarding my experience - nothing very taxing. It then lead on to general conversation. Some of the lads in my class told me they ended up talking football for a good part of it! I think, after having passed the aptitude test its to get a feel for your personality and to make sure you are not very awkward/difficult to work with.
Best of Luck!

GetOnTheFloor · 04-06-2014 10:01pm

Does anyone know what the company is like to work for generally? This is the 4th year the course has been running if I am not mistaken, are many of the original class still working there? What is the starting salary, do they pay in line with industry average with 1 year, 2 year experience ? Sorry for all the questions! Need answers before I make my decision, the interviewer didn't mention salary and I didn't ask which I regret now!

rondogrins · 09-06-2014 6:57pm

GetOnTheFloor wrote: »

Does anyone know what the company is like to work for generally? This is the 4th year the course has been running if I am not mistaken, are many of the original class still working there? What is the starting salary, do they pay in line with industry average with 1 year, 2 year experience ? Sorry for all the questions! Need answers before I make my decision, the interviewer didn't mention salary and I didn't ask which I regret now!

-I've no idea what they are like to work for

-I tried doing some LinkedIn "detective work" to see if there were people from the original course still there, but couldn't find any, only the ones still under the 2 year contract

- In terms of salary, another thread said it was 29K for the first 2 years if they keep you on. So if you are entering through the MSc route, then I *assume* this is non negotiable.

If you don't mind me asking, have you been offered a place since your interview?

Dr.Rieux · 09-06-2014 7:46pm

rondogrins wrote: »

-I've no idea what they are like to work for

-I tried doing some LinkedIn "detective work" to see if there were people from the original course still there, but couldn't find any, only the ones still under the 2 year contract

- In terms of salary, another thread said it was 29K for the first 2 years if they keep you on. So if you are entering through the MSc route, then I *assume* this is non negotiable.

If you don't mind me asking, have you been offered a place since your interview?

The first course only finished in 2012. Just finished the 3rd year in DIT and the second in AIT is still on going. There are still people from the first group there.

Draka · 10-06-2014 4:22pm

Just got offered a place starting in Athlone mid-Sept. Is anyone else starting this year? Just wondering if people in the course tend to talk first and organise living together or if they usually just rent in one of the apartments beside the college.

rayself · 10-06-2014 5:44pm

Draka wrote: »

Just got offered a place starting in Athlone mid-Sept. Is anyone else starting this year? Just wondering if people in the course tend to talk first and organise living together or if they usually just rent in one of the apartments beside the college.

Hi Draka congrats on the offer I got offered a place in Athlone as well starting 15th September, I got accommodation last week right across the road from AIT like 2 minute walk to college, its only €65 a week including internet, bins and sky tv I think there is a couple of rooms left if your interested I can give you the landlords number

gojony · 10-06-2014 6:31pm

I'll be going to athlone too

So if anyone is looking to share accommodation or knows athlone then please give me a message cause I'm not sure where I'll be staying yet.

Draka · 10-06-2014 6:46pm

Btw, the other longer thread is in the DIT section. I can't post a link because I'm a new user.

rayself · 10-06-2014 6:47pm

gojony wrote: »

I'll be going to athlone too So if anyone is looking to share accommodation or knows athlone then please give me a message cause I'm not sure where I'll be staying yet.

Hi send me a PM and ill give you the details of where ill be staying, it be good if 3 of us got in same place as I hear there is a lot of teamwork on this course

rondogrins · 10-06-2014 8:04pm

To all you that have accepted places, I am just wondering, is the 3 month "prep" course still running? Was there any discussion about this before you accepted your place?
Thanks.

Draka · 10-06-2014 8:05pm

Afaik, the prep course is now mandatory and starts in September if you are going to Athlone, and July if you are going to DIT

rondogrins · 10-06-2014 8:09pm

Draka wrote: »

Afaik, the prep course is now mandatory and starts in September if you are going to Athlone, and July if you are going to DIT

Thanks, I got confused, I thought AIT started in July and DIT started September.

terraflop · 15-06-2014 3:17pm

Hi all, new to the forum so please be patient.

I know a few questions have already been asked about the aptitude test etc. but no real concrete answers on the subject matter.
Going for the test and intro next Wed so if anyone has any info/insight it would be much appreciated. Worried it might be heavy on maths so starting to panic a bit...

Thanks in advance

kianjennings · 15-06-2014 5:11pm

terraflop wrote: »

Hi all, new to the forum so please be patient.

I know a few questions have already been asked about the aptitude test etc. but no real concrete answers on the subject matter.
Going for the test and intro next Wed so if anyone has any info/insight it would be much appreciated. Worried it might be heavy on maths so starting to panic a bit...

Thanks in advance

No real maths was involved. The main things covered are error checking, your ability to follow a set of guidelines/rules from start to finish and manipulating data based on simple rules.

terraflop · 15-06-2014 6:21pm

kianjennings wrote: »

No real maths was involved. The main things covered are error checking, your ability to follow a set of guidelines/rules from start to finish and manipulating data based on simple rules.

Thanks for that and the PM. One more thing, are the places allotted between Athlone and Dublin or is it 60 places in each. Would much prefer Athlone so can you request this??

kianjennings · 15-06-2014 6:32pm

terraflop wrote: »

Thanks for that and the PM. One more thing, are the places allotted between Athlone and Dublin or is it 60 places in each. Would much prefer Athlone so can you request this??

I believe it's 60 places in total so 30 in each and yes, after the interview they'll ask you what your preference is.

Aido888 · 17-06-2014 10:19am

terraflop wrote: »

Hi all, new to the forum so please be patient.

I know a few questions have already been asked about the aptitude test etc. but no real concrete answers on the subject matter.
Going for the test and intro next Wed so if anyone has any info/insight it would be much appreciated. Worried it might be heavy on maths so starting to panic a bit...

Thanks in advance

Hi, I have the same question and would really appreciate some info too. I am also getting a little nervous about the aptitude test. Is there any specific type of preparation that can be done to better prepare for the test?

rayself · 17-06-2014 11:22am

Aido888 wrote: »

Hi, I have the same question and would really appreciate some info too. I am also getting a little nervous about the aptitude test. Is there any specific type of preparation that can be done to better prepare for the test?

There is nothing to be nervous about, the aptitude tests do not involve maths, they are just a series of test looking into your ability to quickly learn a simple set of instructions followed by using these instructions to quickly answer as many questions in the allotted time.

There is not much preparation you can do, there is online sample aptitude tests but to be honest your better off just going in relaxed and doing your best, that's what I did anyway

Dingle20144 · 19-06-2014 12:59am

Hey guys, also new to this. just done the test and crossing the fingers in hope of AIT. Firstly anyone from Galway accepted and commuting? In terms of the 3 installments she mentioned 5.8k for the year and 24k for the internship, is this correct...?

Draka · 19-06-2014 2:31am

I think 5.8k is right for the course, and the 24k is based on a yearly salary so it's 2k/month for each of the three months.

rondogrins · 19-06-2014 2:21pm

Has anybody been offered Dublin, but was able to change it to Athlone after?
I was offered DIT today, but just wondering if I can still ask for Athlone.

rayself · 19-06-2014 3:25pm

rondogrins wrote: »

Has anybody been offered Dublin, but was able to change it to Athlone after?
I was offered DIT today, but just wondering if I can still ask for Athlone.

I was offered Athlone and then offered Dublin but had already put a deposit down for Athlone, I think you can request which place you prefer and if there is places available they will let you change.

Sweetkisses · 23-06-2014 8:25pm

rayself wrote: »

I was offered Athlone and then offered Dublin but had already put a deposit down for Athlone, I think you can request which place you prefer and if there is places available they will let you change.

How much is the deposit?

terraflop · 23-06-2014 9:11pm

rondogrins wrote: »

Has anybody been offered Dublin, but was able to change it to Athlone after?
I was offered DIT today, but just wondering if I can still ask for Athlone.

How long did it take before you got the offer? Went for interview today and need to know soon.

Sweetkisses · 23-06-2014 10:29pm

terraflop wrote: »

How long did it take before you got the offer? Went for interview today and need to know soon.

Same! Emma said it would be wens or fri?

Draka · 24-06-2014 5:01am

Sweetkisses wrote: »

How much is the deposit?

I believe he meant that he had put down a deposit on accommodation in Athlone.

terraflop wrote: »

How long did it take before you got the offer? Went for interview today and need to know soon.

I went for an interview on a Wednesday and was told I would hear back in about 2 weeks. I was informed that I was successful the next Tuesday, and was sent a formal acceptance within 2/3 days of that.

rolrolis · 24-06-2014 9:26am

hi guys

I got my civil parnership in Ireland and I am applying for some Graduate opportunities, i will do the aptitude TEst in Ericsson for the MSc in Applied Software Technology-Ericsson this week and i would like to receive some advises..

At the same time i would like to know in the programm most people are irish or many nationalities?

Do you know another program similar to this to apply?

I would like to ask to somebody which is working currently in Athlone, The place is safe and not homophopic (Athlone and Ericsson)?

Thanks

rayself · 24-06-2014 10:03am

Draka wrote: »

I believe he meant that he had put down a deposit on accommodation in Athlone.

Yes sweetkisses I meant already had a deposit down for accommodation it was 280, rent is cheap enough in Athlone I will be paying 62.50 (250 a month) which includes internet, bins and sky tv.

terraflop · 25-06-2014 9:41am

Hey all,

Just got offered DIT so pretty excited.
I'm wondering is there anyone here who's been offered AIT and would prefer DIT and would be willing to swap places.
My plans are for Athlone as my fiancée will be studying in AIT also.

It seems quite a few people here would prefer Athlone also but if anyone has any input please PM me or post a reply. Thanks.

Only have a week to accept so getting a bit panicky...again.

KoA-Ollie · 25-06-2014 4:34pm

Hi all I have the aptitude test friday morning and just checking this it seems a good few places in the course are gone already? is it very competitive for places on the course? really want to get this but worrying that I left it too late to apply and most of the places might be gone!

rondogrins · 25-06-2014 5:05pm

KoA-Ollie wrote: »

Hi all I have the aptitude test friday morning and just checking this it seems a good few places in the course are gone already? is it very competitive for places on the course? really want to get this but worrying that I left it too late to apply and most of the places might be gone!

I wouldn't worry, they are not going to set aside time and resources if all the spots are already full, and I wouldn't say it's competitive, because you're not pitted against someone else, you just have to try your best in the aptitude test (like any job/course).

The aptitude test is for your benefit as well as theirs, because if you don't do o.k in it, then you might find the course very tough, and ultimately, you might not enjoy the job in the end.

Sweetkisses · 28-06-2014 4:40pm

Can you have a part time job (weekends) while doing the course as first grant is not until 30 Nov?

MSc in Applied Software Technology-Ericsson

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