Computer Systems and Networking

Bachelor of Science

A woman overlooking servers for Computer Systems and Networking course
A woman overlooking servers for Computer Systems and Networking course
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
20
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 706
Entry Requirements
251 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Kerry North Campus, Kerry
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Department of Computing

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Networking is closely aligned to the needs of industry, training graduates who are industry-ready with the skillset to support, administer and manage information communication technology (ICT) systems and networks in a wide range of industry sectors.

Almost every business now relies on ICT and most require in-house ICT knowledge and expertise to track customers and products, to develop, analyse and administer web sites, to monitor and maintain their computers and networks, to maintain and update software operating systems and applications and to plan, deploy and monitor computer services while ensuring the security of data and networks.

There are also many large and small computer companies developing and providing software and hardware services and solutions to a variety of sectors, including: financial services, food and agriculture, telecommunications, and health and education. There are many roles involved in the development of these services and solutions including testing, updating and deploying the solutions, operating and monitoring software remotely and providing customer support.

The primary focus of this programme is on developing technical and practical skills in computing and the provision and maintenance of hardware, software and networks. The first semester of this course is common to all computing courses within the Department of Computing, MTU Kerry North Campus, covering modules in computer hardware, networks and programming. Modules that focus on the provision of support and training in an IT environment are introduced from semester two.

Work placement (minimum of 12 weeks) is an integral element of the course and takes place in year two.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

Year 1 explores the fundamentals of Computer Systems and Networking:

  • Structured Programming
  • Rapid Application Development
  • Computer Architecture
  • Web Development
  • User Interfaces
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Database Concepts
  • Mathematics
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Hardware
  • LAN Switching and Wireless

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates have taken up roles as:

IT Help Desk coordinators; IT support technicians; analysts; IT systems administrators; network support engineers; network systems administrators; web developers; web administrators; ICT security analysts; cloud support; IT managers; IT site reliability technicians; DevOps engineers; ICT infrastructure support; and self- employed technical contractors.

Progression

Further Studies

Graduates of this course are eligible to undertake a 1-year add-on degree to complete the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Services Management, where students develop the skills required to take on a management role in IT infrastructure planning and provision.

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