BSc in Information Technology

Sully

BSc in Information Technology - Level 7, Code: WD155 (Undergraduate)
Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics.

What is the BSc in Information Technology?
Information Technology is about managing information in our modern digital age. This 3-year degree programme in Information Technology will enable you to take your place with confidence, in our changing technological world. The programme specializes in providing a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the IT Industry. Studies include web page design, software development and networking.

The programme has a high practical content allowing you to get plenty of hands on experience. Most modules use computers for practical work and there is a blended learning approach where part of the learning is done online, supported by a Virtual Learning Environment. You will get work-placement for 3 to 6 months in a suitable IT related job, in year three of the programme.

As you progress through the years you will learn about how companies use IT for their day-to-day business. A choice of difference streams from second year on, will allow you to build variety into your selection of IT Modules.

What subjects will I study?
Over the 3 years of he programme you will do 6 semesters. In each semester you will cover 6 modules (subjects). Areas covered include:

• Information Technology (IT)
• Databases
• Information for the web
• Web Development
• Programming
• Projects, Individual & group
• Multimedia
• Networking
• Work Placement

Work Placement
The BSc in Information Technology work placement programme is part of a flexible semester for students and takes place at the end of second year. Placement involves students finding employment relevant to their academic interests.

A placement coordinator works actively with all students to help them prepare for work placement. Students have the opportunity to be placed within a range of sectors, from small software companies or large multinationals, to the financial or food sector.

What follow on study opportunities are available?
When you complete the BSc in Information Technology you may progress to the BSc (Hons) in Information Technology.

What career opportunities will I have?
Ireland's growing profile on the world stage is reflected in several global companies establishing a base here, for example, Google, eBay and Overture. According to the IDA, "the digital media industry is one of the most recent success stories to emerge in Ireland". Career opportunities exist in the following areas:

The job market for graduates in Ireland has never been better. Ireland's economy is now driven by sectors that require highly qualified graduates who can apply their skills in areas such as technology. GradIreland.com highlights that there is a continuing demand for skilled graduates in the area of Information Technology. GradIreland.com also recognizes that the requirement in this sector is moving towards specialist skills and knowledge. The strongest and most pressing skills shortages to continue in the future will be in areas such as computing and technology.

"The time I spend studying Information Technology at WIT provided me with a broad range of skills and knowledge, which have allowed me to start my career in the competitive IT industry".

Are there any minimum entry level requirements?
Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 5
Mathematics OD3/HD3 and English or Irish OD3/HD3 are required subjects.


How do I find out more?
Ask here, someone might be able to answer your questions. Otherwise, contact WIT by emailing schoolsliaison@wit.ie, calling 051 845533 or download a prospectus on www.wit.ie.

Programme Leader:
Ms. Mary Barry (mbarry@wit.ie)
Ms. Marry Power (mpower@wit.ie)
www.wit.ie/wd155

Information gathered from WIT Information Sheet. Copyright (C) WIT.

Sully

In response to complaints that posting these is pointless or stupid:-

Christ, what an over reaction. Its a blasted WIT Forum. If we were to limit the discussion to calling WIT or emailing them, you wouldnt get a good response or a proper answer.

I picked up some leaflets on the IT Courses, and decided to post up about them. Its a WIT forum. The WIT website is awful and outdated in aspects. I thought by putting together information on some of the IT courses it might generate more awareness of such courses and rise any questions. A lot of people ask me about what IT courses are availalbe, what there like, carrier opportunites etc.

The Applied Computing has had a lot of questions in the WIT Forum - which some can even be answered on the WIT website. Likewise has Computer Forensics. Sometimes its good to make the information available on a discussion form and allow people to discuss it more easily/freely. Its fully above board, and nothing is wrong with it. If you dont like it, leave. Its a WIT Forum, expect stuff about WIT to appear on it.

And no Minto, you wouldnt be banned. It would be classed as constructive posting. Why? Because you would be posting up information on courses within WIT to allow people read about it here or discuss it instead of trawling through the WIT website for vague or outdated information.

End of discussion. If you dont like it, go to Feedback and complain that the WIT forum is discussing WIT topics. Topic created here.

Topic Cleaned.

Minto

Sully wrote: »

And no Minto, you wouldnt be banned. It would be classed as constructive posting. Why? Because you would be posting up information on courses within WIT to allow people read about it here or discuss it instead of trawling through the WIT website for vague or outdated information.

So if I made one thread about BBS, one about HCBS, another about BA Accounting, another about BA in Corporate Admin, another about BA in International Business, it'd be ok? I would have thought that ONE thread ad make a post about each course in it and let people discuss them in that one thread would have been a better idea.

Sully

Minto wrote: »

So if I made one thread about BBS, one about HCBS, another about BA Accounting, another about BA in Corporate Admin, another about BA in International Business, it'd be ok? I would have thought that ONE thread ad make a post about each course in it and let people discuss them in that one thread would have been a better idea.

I wouldnt have a problem with it, but im open to suggestions in the topic in Feedback. Its a WIT forum - why would I limit or ban those discussing all things WIT related? I felt a sticky would get to messy. Anyway, discuss that in the Feedback Topic please.

searescue

Anybody in this course? How do you find it?

Are there maths? If so, are they tough?

brian plank

searescue wrote: »

Anybody in this course? How do you find it?

Are there maths? If so, are they tough?

i'm not on the course but we're mixed for maths. it looks a lot harder than it is and the maths lecturers are really good. if you stay on top of it and ask questions you won't have a problem. you'll only be doing it for first year too.