Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Management

at Institute of Technology Carlow

This course provides a unique blend of business and IT subjects which is viewed by industry as an essential element in the role of a modern IT manager. The course comprises a significant amount of practical work. In particular, Year 1 features continuous assessments with no final year exam, enabling students to monitor progress throughout the year.
 

On completion of the course, students will have a detailed understanding of:
 

• Network systems management, advanced database management

• Strategic management

• Team work and people management skills

• Financial information management

• Day-to-day IT department management.
   

• Year 1 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Programming 1

• Mathematics 1

• Computer Hardware 1

• Networking 1

• Applications and Interpersonal Communications
   

• Year 1 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Programming 2

• Mathematics 2

• Operating Systems

• Computer Hardware 2

• Networking 2
   

• Year 2 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Web Programming and Databases 1

• Introduction to Data Analytics

• Systems Administration

• Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts

• Business Management
   

• Year 2 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Web Programming and Databases 2

• Financial Maths

• Systems Infrastructure and Security

• Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts

• Project 2
   

• Year 3 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Information Systems

• Project Management

• Secure Systems Administration

• Web and Cloud Applications

• Networking III
   

• Year 3 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Work Placement

• Project

• Approved Semester Abroad
   

• Year 4 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Advanced Database Systems

• People Management Skills

• Innovation and Technology Management

• Networking Systems Management

• Project (part 1)
   

• Year 4 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Project (part 2)

• Emerging Technologies for IT Managers

• Information Systems and Digital Strategy

• Financial Techniques for IT Managers
   

• Group Elective 1

• Data Visualisation

• Data Intensive Applications

• Linux Infrastructure Engineering

• UI/UX Design and Development

• Bias in Computational Systems

• Cloud Data Centers

Leaving Certificate:

• 2H5 & 4O6/H7
   

Subjects required:

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Mathematics O6/H7

The fees for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Management may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Graduates are qualified to work across the IT spectrum in any industry sector. Some sample positions include:
 

• Business Analyst

• Systems Administrator

• IT Consultant

• Database Administrator

• Network Administrator

• Web Developer

• Deployment Engineer

• Data Management Analyst

• IT Manager

• Project Manager

• Self-employed.