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  • 22-04-2013 2:57pm
    #1
    IgsTer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 867 ✭✭✭


    Anyone have any feedback on this course BN311
    http://www.itb.ie/StudyatITB/bn311.html (full time version of the course not currently on website but I think its the same modules)


    I already hold a level 6 higher certificate in computing and am looking into either applying for the level 7 BN302 computing in i.t. course (mainly software based i think) or this new BN311 Information Security and Digital Forensics one. I think I already have a fair idea of what the computing/software one will be like. Just not sure on this new one.

    Is anyone currently doing the course and can give me some feedback on it?

    Was looking into continuing the software based course mainly for a future in web development. But iv also being really interested in working with networking/security so at a bit of crossroads. What are the career prospects like with networking/security compared to web development.

    cheers


Comments

  • #2
    stevekavo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭stevekavo


    At the moment they do each module every 2 weeks so you only have alternating subjects every week. They say they are looking at changing this as there is a lot of people unhappy with this.

    The workload is very intense especially with the amount they have to squeeze in. Dont expect to have much free time as you will constantly have 3/4 things on the go.

    The content is 80% good the other 20% is pure crap and just a time filler. But they are also aware of this as we had a discussion with the head of the course and he said they would be changing the subjects and layout of the course around.

    Any other questions dont hesitate to ask.


  • #3
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    They are looking at reducing the number of modules and putting on an extra night as well.

    8 modules in 2 semesters was hard.


  • #4
    Draper666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Draper666


    Looks like a good course


  • #5
    beg55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭beg55


    Hi Did you complete the course ?

    How much programming was involved. Has it helped you to get a job ?

    What was the dropout rate ? If I get a job can I still complete the course ? How many hours a week commitment are required ?

    Beg55


  • #6
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    beg55 wrote: »
    Hi Did you complete the course ?

    How much programming was involved. Has it helped you to get a job ?

    What was the dropout rate ? If I get a job can I still complete the course ? How many hours a week commitment are required ?

    Beg55

    there was no programing though that may change next time around. its possible to work and have a family but you won't see them or have a life for a year. only 1 dropped out of 17.
    our exams are over so its just the thesis to do for August.


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