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Higher Diploma in Data Analytics

  • 08-08-2014 01:09PM
    #1
    Scrappychimow
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    Anyone know what the Higher Diploma in Data Analytics is like in DIT compared to the NCI? Which course is better or more respected?


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  • #2
    djunmark
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    NCI course is 12 months and it is very intense.

    DIT I am not sure, but it seems to be quite good too, but I think it could be not that intense since it is 2 years part time.


  • #3
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    HDip course in DIT is exact same as MSc course only you don't need to write the thesis.

    It would be 2 nights a week and a Saturday for one term, 3 nights the other term. This can vary based on what subjects you pick. It can be quite intense at times


  • #4
    djunmark
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    That seems to be cool too.

    I think both courses are good.

    For Hdip in Data Analytics at NCI there is a thesis involved.

    I think it depends more on the personal point of view, and what you prefer. I would say the content is quite similar.

    The schedule at NCI:

    3 evenings - 4 hours each evening and full day most Saturdays if I remember fully.

    Basically it's full time in terms of hours and workload, but worth it if you have dedication to do it and in 1 year.

    I hope it helps


  • #5
    phonypony
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    ILikeBoats wrote: »
    HDip course in DIT is exact same as MSc course only you don't need to write the thesis.

    Not so- HDip is level 8 and intended as a conversion course or level 7 top-up. PGDip is level 9- this plus a dissertation will get you the MSc.


  • #6
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    phonypony wrote: »
    Not so- HDip is level 8 and intended as a conversion course or level 7 top-up. PGDip is level 9- this plus a dissertation will get you the MSc.

    Ah. That's what I meant so!


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  • #7
    djunmark
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    ILikeBoats wrote: »
    Ah. That's what I meant so!

    I thought we talking about two hdip courses?

    In general, I think postgrad diploma would not differ a lot from higher diploma.


  • #8
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    I did the MSc. I know people in my class who didn't bother doing the thesis and took the PGDip, I thought it was a HDip. My mistake.


  • #9
    tillyfilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 567 ✭✭✭tillyfilly


    There is a thesis at the end of the hdip also I'd you don't get a work placement


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