Program Overview

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Enterprise Cloud Computing Programme

Overview

The Enterprise Cloud Computing programme is designed to address the shortage of formal skills in Cloud Automation, Private Cloud, Architecting for Public Clouds, Cloud Architecture, and information security. The programme follows consultations with existing industry cloud partners and is tailored to equip graduates with strong technical skills in demand.

Programme Details

TU Code

TU090

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science

Duration

1.5 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus, Online

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Tallaght

Fees

€3,550 Total Fee

Programme Description

The Enterprise Cloud Computing programme is designed to equip graduates with strong technical skills in Cloud Automation, Private Cloud, Architecting for Public Clouds, Cloud Architecture, and information security. Graduates will be able to build, analyse, configure, automate, make secure, and manage IT resources in an organisation with a particular focus on Public/Hybrid cloud architectures.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants require a Major Level 6 qualification in ICT or equivalent. RPL processes can be used in certain cases for experienced ICT workers who can demonstrate the equivalent learning needed to enter the programme. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have specialised knowledge and skills positioning them to compete for sought-after roles such as:

• Public/Private Cloud Architects
• Cloud Support Engineers
• Security Specialists
• Cloud Solutions Specialists
• IT Automation Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers

In addition, general IT operations and support roles will be available to graduates of the course.

Course Content

Modules

• Cloud Automation & Security
• Operating Systems
• Private Virtualised Environments
• Public Cloud Computing
• Big Data Technologies
• Project
• Experiential Learning

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Big Data Technologies [Mandatory]
• Cloud Automation & Security [Mandatory]
• Operating Systems [Mandatory]
• Private Virtualised Environments [Mandatory]
• Public Cloud Computing [Mandatory]
• Server-Side Web Development [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Project [Mandatory]
• Agile Project Management Principles [Elective]
• Cyber Security [Elective]
• Experiential Learning [Elective]
• Information Systems Process Automation [Elective]
• IT Scripting & Automation [Elective]

Schedule

Three evenings per week.

Note

Applications will be assessed for prior knowledge of IT Automation Scripting and/or CyberSecurity, which is essential to programme success. Where suitable evidence of achievement in these areas is demonstrated, exemptions may be granted from these modules.