Program Overview

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Business Computing

Overview

This course aims to develop skilled IT professionals with strong software and related skills and a good knowledge of how businesses function.

Course Details

TU Code

TU914

CAO Point Range 2024

320−422

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

45

Location

Aungier Street

What is... Business Computing?

This course combines computer studies, particularly software development, with business subjects. On graduating, you’ll combine technical, business and interpersonal skills regarded as being important to industry, and that are in constant demand by employers.

The technical skills include a high level of proficiency in Object-Oriented Software Development through Java and Ruby. The Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills and the Project Management modules along with a work placement will develop your personal effectiveness in the workplace, while business and information systems topics provide a framework for workplace effectiveness.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to undertake an Erasmus exchange in Year 3.

Work Placement

In Year 3, students can choose to go on a work placement.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Higher: 2 H5's
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O4/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5 or 6 award in a relevant discipline
• Additional Requirements:
  • Level 5: 5 Distinctions Required, to include one of the following:
    • B20012 Database Methods
    • C20013 Computer Programming
    • C20175 Mathematics for Computing
  • Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

What are my career opportunities?

• IT Consultant
• Associate Software Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Accounts and Project Manager
• Software Developer
• Lead Web Developer
• Quality Assurance
• Business Analyst
• IOS Software Developer
• Android Developer
• Support Analyst
• Application Developer
• Business Process Manager

Module Listing

Year One

• Basic Statistics [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Problem Solving and Design [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Web Development [Mandatory]
• Marketing [Mandatory]
• Object Oriented Software Development 1 [Mandatory]
• Principles of Management (1) [Mandatory]
• Quantitative Methods [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Financial Accounting [Mandatory]
• Object Oriented Software Development 1 [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Problem Solving and Design [Mandatory]
• Technology Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Communications [Elective]

Year Three

• Management Accounting [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Supply Chain Management [Mandatory]
• Algorithms and Data Structures 1 [Mandatory]
• Database Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• OO Software Development 2 [Mandatory]
• Organisational Behaviour [Mandatory]

Year Four

• System Analysis and Design [Mandatory]
• Enterprise Database Systems [Mandatory]
• Dynamic Programming Languages [Mandatory]
• Web Development 1 (Java) [Mandatory]
• Information Management for Data Science [Mandatory]
• Project Management [Mandatory]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

On graduating, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.