MSc in Cloud Computing

Program Overview

The MSc in Cloud Computing equips students with technical skills and innovation principles in cloud software development, DevOps, security, and data governance. Delivered by industry experts, the program emphasizes independent research, critical assessment, and the implementation of effective solutions for cloud computing. Graduates are prepared for careers as Cloud Architects, Engineers, Security Engineers, and Data Scientists in the ICT sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc in Cloud Computing is designed to meet the specific needs of the ICT sector as outlined in Ireland's National Skills Strategy 2025. It combines technical skills with innovation principles to deliver core technology skills in cloud software development, fog/edge computing, DevOps, security, and data governance. Students gain experience with the latest ethical design principles, models, and technologies via the state-of-the-art Cloud Competency Centre. The course is delivered by faculty and industry practitioners with proven expertise in cloud computing.

Objectives:

• Conduct independent research and analysis in the field of cloud computing
• Formulate and implement a novel research idea using the latest industry practices
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of application development, systems programming, parallel and distributed computing, and the tools, techniques, and technologies of cloud computing utilized in both technical and business contexts
• Critically assess, evaluate, and communicate business and technical strategies for cloud computing
• Develop and implement effective business and technical solutions for cloud computing
• Critically assess and evaluate security, privacy, and ethical issues associated with the storage, transfer, and processing of data on private and public cloud infrastructures

Outline:

Core Modules:

• Cloud Architectures
• Cloud Platform Programming
• Cloud DevOpsSec
• Scalable Cloud Programming
• Research in Computing
• Fog and Edge Computing
• Blockchain Concepts
• Cloud Machine Learning
• Data Governance, Compliance, and Ethics
• Research Project

Assessment:

The course is assessed with a blend of project work and exams. This varies between modules, but typically assessment is a combination of continuous assessments, projects, and exams.

Teaching:

• Classes are taught by faculty and industry practitioners with proven expertise in cloud computing
• The course is delivered on-campus with face-to-face classes
• Students have access to the facilities in the Cloud Competency Centre, where they work with the latest technologies in cloud computing

Careers:

Graduates of the MSc in Cloud Computing will be able to pursue careers in a variety of roles related to cloud computing, including:

• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Security Engineer
• DevOps Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Big Data Analyst

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Course Fee: €6,800 total fee (EU/Ireland applicants, fees revised annually)
• International Students' Fees:
• The course fee for international students for September 2024 is €15,000.
• From the January 2025 intake onwards, the course fee for international students will be €17,000.
• Fees will be revised annually.