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DURATION
One Year Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
The discipline of software development draws on many aspects
of modern computing including programming, mathematics and object technologies. This course has been structured to educate students in the fundamentals of designing and testing
integrated software applications for IT and web-based environments.
MAIN AREA OF STUDY
The emphasis of this course is on the application of programming
techniques as they apply to applications, IT systems and Internet web sites. Students undertake study in the following modules:
Year 1
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Programming (Java)
• Software Development (Visual Basic)
• Windows Programming (Visual Basic)
• Web Authoring
• Database Methods
• Mathematics
• Communications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking entry to this programme
should ideally have a minimum of a pass in Mathematics at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate and display an active interest in computer programming. Some experience with computers would be advantageous. All prospective candidates will be interviewed individually and places will be awarded on merit.
FEES
• Exam Fees – FETAC Level 5: €60
• Dept of Education & Skills Fee: €200
• Student Services: €220
Total: €480
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WORK EXPERIENCE
All students are expected to participate in mandatory work placement
in a relevant industrial or commercial environment. Note: It is the student's responsibility to secure a suitable work placement position.
CAREER PROSPECTS
There are a number of possible job opportunities for
students with a solid programming background. The key areas of employment include:
• Junior Programmer
• Software Developer
• Web Site Design/Maintenance
• IT Support
FURTHER EDUCATION
This course links directly to the 'BSc Computing (CR016)' degree at CIT. Limited entry to other
courses at Institute and University level subject to college matriculation
requirements. In recent years, previous students of
the Software Development programme have also been accepted to undergraduate programmes at UCC and various certificate/diploma programmes at WIT and DIT.
CERTIFICATION
• FETAC Level 5 Award in Information Technology (Code CITXX)
CO-ORDINATORS:
Year I - Ray O'Connor
Email: r.oconnor@csn.ie

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