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1 Caring f Our Students Student Suppt Services 52 ITSligo Prospectus 2012

2 Business and Humanities Department of Business Higher Certificate in Business SG Bachel of Business [-] SG Bachel of Business (Hs) [-] SG BB in Financial Services SG Bachel of Business SG Bachel of Business (Hs) SG Department of Infmati Systems Higher Certificate in Business in Office Administrati SG BB in Business Administrati [-] SG BB (Hs) in Business Administrati [-] SG Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting SG BB in Accounting [-] SG BA (Hs) Accounting SG BSc in Computing in Games Development SG BSc in Computing in Systems & Netwking SG BSc (Hs) in Computing in Systems and Netwking [-] SG BSc in Computing in Database Management SG BSc (Hs) in Computing in Database Management [-] SG BSc in Computing in Software Development SG BSc (Hs) in Computing in Software Development [-] SG BSc in Computing in Web Development and Creative Media SG Department of Marketing Tourism and Leisure BB in Recreati and Leisure SG BB in Tourism with Event Management SG BB in Marketing in Event Management and Public Relatis SG BB in Marketing with Languages SG BB in Marketing SG BB in Marketing [-] SG BB in Internatial Marketing [-] SG Bachel of Business (Hs) [-] SG MSc in Marketing SG Department of Humanities BA in Fine Art SG BA (Hs) in Fine Art [-] SG BA (Hs) in Fine Art SG BA in Creative Design SG BA (Hs) in Creative Design [-] SG BA (Hs) in Creative Design SG BA (Hs) in Social Care Practice SG BA (Hs) in Applied Social Studies [-] SG BA (Hs) in Perfming Arts SG BA (Hs) in Early Childhood Care and Educati SG ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. ITSligo Prospectus

3 Business SG101 Higher Certificate 6 Higher Certificate in Business This course is a two year flexible full-time course which offers the candidate a qualificati in general business, with a general understanding of how business ganisatis wk in the public and private sect. This will ideally positi you to enter the wkfce ctinue your studies. The student is introduced to the ce functis of business management such as accounting, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resource management, infmati technology and SME (small and medium enterprise) development. There are a wide range of in-class practical based exercises. Theetical knowledge and practical skills are acquired through individual and group projects, delivered through a combinati of lectures, tutials, PBL (Problem Based Learning), computer labaty sessis. This well-established course is a stepping ste f many students entering the business wld. Some of the graduates have become key managers in the manufacturing and retail sects and in public service. Some graduates have established highly successful businesses and others have ctinued to further studies. Accountancy and finance; preparati of financial statements f an ganisati, manually and using computerised packages Numerical and logical: gather, ganise, analyse and present business data Infmati technology management: use of the internet, web design and comm office computer applicati packages Interpersal: develop cfidence and skill in interpersal, al and written communicati Presentatial: deliver effective al and written presentatis Teamwk: collabate effectively in groups, teams and meetings and problem solve Organisatial: apply management, accounting, marketing, ganisati behaviour, ecomics and basic legal they in a number of different scenarios Marketing: cduct market research, customer service and customer care The Higher Certificate provides a pathway to a number of other dinary level degree courses within the School of Business and Humanities at IT Sligo, including the Bachel of Business dinary degree. It is possible to progress further to the Bachel of Business hours degree. It is also possible to transfer to a number of business studies courses at other higher educatial establishments. There are many entry opptunities in business in the retail, service, manufacturing, and public sect. Graduates of this course will be trained f any number of roles. These include juni management in both the public and private sect; administrati; banking and financial services; marketing and sales; SME development and management and human resource management. In the present ecomic climate, the course offers a candidate returning to educati the opptunity to upgrade and re-engineer their skills f participati in the modern business envirment Points: 115 Note: A business related subject at Leaving Certificate is NOT required. Durati: 2 years Course places: 40 F further infmati, ctact: Pat Scanl, Head of Department of Business T: E: scanl.pat@itsligo.ie Colette Armstrg, Programme Chair T: E: armstrg.colette@itsligo.ie Paul McWeeney, Lecturer T: E: mcweeney.paul@itsligo.ie 56 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 57

4 Code: SG173 Business Bachel of Business Ordinary 7 This is a e year full time course that leads to an dinary degree in Business (Management). The student will be able to demstrate a specialised knowledge of the ccepts and theies across the main functial areas of management and be in a positi to apply f a job at juni management level in a profit not f profit ganisati to ctinue studies at hours degree level. Analyse management situatis, assess optis and determine an appropriate course of acti Critically assess current and emerging management theies and techniques Diagnostic tools and skills in a range of management functis Apply ccepts and techniques to realistic business scenarios Human resource management Marketing and communicati skills A majity of students progress to an hours degree such as the Bachel of Business (Hs) at IT Sligo. Graduates have secured employment in a wide variety of areas in both the private and public sects. It is envisaged that graduates can begin employment at juni management level. Entry Requirements: Holders of a Higher Certificate (level 6) qualificati in business cognate discipline area are eligible to apply. Durati: 1 year Course places: 30 F further infmati ctact: Pat Scanl, Head of Department of Business T: E: scanl.pat@itsligo.ie Marie Keane, Programme Chair T: E: keane.marie@itsligo.ie 58 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 59

5 Business Code: SG181 Hours 8 Bachel of Business (Hs) This programme aims to provide graduates with advanced skills and in-depth knowledge of ce business disciplines. This e year degree provides learners with an opptunity to develop their intellectual abilities in pursuing a relevant and rigous academic course in their chosen field. The modules you will study are designed to prepare you f the challenging wld of business and to maximise your skill base, making you an attractive prospect to employers throughout all sects of the business wld. The course is divided into seven streams general business, marketing, human resource management, tourism, finance, financial services, spt and wellness. This enriching educatial experience aims to develop critical thinking and the ability to respd to changing social, cultural and ecomic fces in a wide range of business envirments. Demstrate interpersal skills of effective listening, negotiati, persuasi and presentati. Ability to analyse business envirments and to prepare optis and scenarios to aid decisi making in a business ctext. Mastery of specialised business skills in your chosen specialism. Ability to write, present and defend material that articulates ideas, insights and analysis using a variety of business media. Ability to exercise judgment, to facilitate infmed decisis complex management, technical and functial areas relating to ganisati, products, processes and services. On completi of the Bachel of Business (Hs) you may wish to ctinue your academic career by pursuing research at masters degree level in a business discipline. Some students may also wish to gain a qualificati f secdary school teaching in business, which currently has approval of the Teaching Council of Ireland. The financial stream of this course gives exemptis over and above those obtained from an dinary degree in business (level 7), from three of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Examinatis and some examinatis set by The Associati of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Holders of an hours degree (2.2 higher) are eligible to enter the e year taught MSc in Marketing, provided they have three marketing modules equivalent at undergraduate level. Many of our graduates gain employment in the areas of marketing, human resource management, insurance, banking and general management. Previous graduates have also progressed to graduate courses offered by large multinatial ganisatis in Ireland and abroad. You will have an in-depth understanding of the business envirment which will make you an attractive asset f any business. Your understanding of the ce business functis alg with your problem solving skills leaves you perfectly placed to undertake a vast range of roles in any industry. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement is a pass grade at dinary degree level (level 7). However, it should be noted that, given the limitati of number of places, the actual entry standard may be significantly higher than a pass mark. Special csiderati may be given to mature students and to students with post level 7 degree wk experience. Durati: 1 year full time Number of Places: 150 F further infmati ctact: Ann Higgins, Head of Department of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure T: E: higgins.ann@itsligo.ie 60 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 61

6 Business SG139 Ordinary 7 BB in Financial Services This course equips you f employment in a growing and significant sect of the Irish ecomy, encompassing; banking, finance, insurance, building society operatis, fund management, financial advice, cpate finance and treasury operatis, in iti to marketing and infmati systems. You will gain a broad-based knowledge in all aspects of the industry and an understanding of the theetical ccepts and framewks used internatially. This course will prepare you f the financial envirment and equip you with the interpersal skills necessary f different roles in the rapidly changing financial services industry. You will develop skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluati. This course is current, with coverage of ctempary issues of regulati and global financial crises, and tries to anticipate future trends and developments. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand and evaluate the facts shaping financial services, both in Ireland and internatially. This course is highly challenging but also rewarding in every sense. The financial services sect is a maj employer and ctribut to the Irish ecomy. This course will enable the student to gain a wider understanding of finance to prepare them f the wld of wk. IT Sligo provides a stimulating, supptive and creative learning envirment in which students can maximise their potential as individuals. Students study a wide range of subjects such as persal finance, life assurance, law, ecomics, managing finance, ganisatial behaviour, communicatis, computer applicatis, compliance, regulati and ethics. The three year course is delivered through a combinati of lectures, tutials, PBL (Problem Based Learning) and computer labaty sessis. A high level of analytical and numerical ability: gather, ganise, analyse and present financial data. Interpersal skills: use communicati effectively, such as active listening, al and written communicati and leadership skills. Presentatial skills: deliver effective al and written presentatis. Teamwk skills: collabate effectively in groups, teams and meetings. Infmati technology management skills: use the internet, web design and comm office computer applicati packages. Research skills: quantitative and qualitative. Problem solving and decisi making skills. Progressi from the dinary degree to hours degree (completed within e year) will be possible with a pass award up graduati, subject ly to the limitati of places. This course will prepare you f a career in the financial services sect f example in retail banking, insurance the funds sect. As the ecomy moves increasingly towards e based services, these skills are increasingly imptant Points: 165. Students are not required to have studied a business related subject at secd level to take this course as all subjects are unique and new to all students. Durati: 3 years Course places: 40 F further infmati, ctact: Pat Scanl, Head of Department of Business T: E: scanl.pat@itsligo.ie Clodagh Caslin and Fergal Keane, Joint Programme Chairs T: E: caslin.clodagh@itsligo.ie T: E: keane.fergal@itsligo.ie 62 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 63

7 Business SG536 Ordinary 7 Bachel of Business The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with a blend of business-related knowledge and skills and general business competencies. Graduates with this broad based business qualificati will be capable of making a positive ctributi to the business activities of any ganisati, whether in the public, private not f profit sect. This degree will positi the student f jobs at graduate entry level in business to ctinue with further studies in a broad range of business disciplines. Students will study a wide range of subjects. The graduate will be able to demstrate a detailed knowledge of the ccepts and theies across the main functial areas of business management. The student will be introduced to the ce functis of business including accounting, management, marketing, human resource management, infmati technology, enterprise, law and ecomics, in iti to a broad base of elective subjects. Throughout the programme students will be given a foundati in theetical principles in iti to involvement in a wide range of in-class practical exercises. Individual and group projects fm an integral part of the programme. Guest speakers will provide students with an understanding of the practice of the various disciplines in ganisatial settings. Operatial activities: Knowledge of how the dayto-day running of a business can be undertaken to ensure minimal disrupti and maximum success. Marketing: The ability to apply marketing techniques to ctribute to the marketing strategy of any ganisati, from market research to product design and from promotis to sales. Computer applicatis: Understanding the role of technology in maximising efficiency in the wkplace and proficiency in a range of computer software programmes. Human resource management: The skills to successfully assist in recruiting, selecting, training and managing the human resources of any business. Communicati skills: The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, using a range of media with people at all levels of business. Analytical and decisi making skills: The ability to make logical decisis based available infmati and the assessment of risk. Entrepreneurial skills: The skills necessary to exple new business opptunities in your area of interest. Financial management: The ability to understand financial accounts and how to make decisis based the financial positis of a business. On successful completi graduates will be eligible to ctinue their studies specialist generalist hours business degrees (level 8) at IT Sligo in a range of disciplines, including business, marketing and human resource management. Graduates may also proceed to level 8 business programmes at other institutis to post graduate studies (levels 9-10). It is envisaged that graduates will gain employment at graduate entry level in any aspect of general business. The skill set will allow you to be csidered f careers in a wide range of areas including, marketing, administrati, sales, accounting, human resource management and operatis management. Entry Requirements: Students are not required to have taken a business related subject at Leaving Certificate Points: Points will be available from September 2011 Durati: 3 years Course places: 25 F further infmati ctact: Pat Scanl, Head of Department of Business T: E: scanl.pat@itsligo.ie Caroline Casey, Programme Chair T: E: casey.caroline@itsligo.ie 64 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 65

8 Business SG141 Hours 8 Bachel of Business (Hs) Today s business envirment is very dynamic and challenging and this course is designed to ensure that you have the capabilities, cfidence and skills to enable you to competently hold positis in human resource management, financial services and marketing fields when you graduate. It is no lger enough to provide goods and services to the market; businesses today must ensure they provide top class customer service, wk within an increasingly regulated envirment and within a socially respsible framewk. This course will enable you to meet these challenges head. An attractive feature of this course is a five-mth wk placement in the third year (April August). The wk placement gives you the opptunity to experience the wld of business and allows you to develop practical skills that you will be able to use in your future career. This programme has an exit/ embedded award after two years. Marketing: apply marketing techniques to ctribute to the marketing strategy of any ganisati from market research to product design and from promotis to sales. Financial management: understand financial accounts and how to make logical decisis based the financial positis of the business. Computer applicatis: proficiency in a range of computer software and understand how computers can be used to maximise efficiency in the wkplace. Human resource management: successfully recruit, select, train and manage the human resources of any business. Operatial activities: understand how the day-to-day running of the business can be undertaken to ensure minimal disrupti and maximum success. Entrepreneurial skills: your entrepreneurial spirit will be encouraged during this course to give you the cfidence to exple new business opptunities in your area of interest. Communicati skills: you will develop e of the most imptant skills required f the successful business pers - an ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of business and society. Negotiati skills: understand the process of negotiati and how cflict can be resolved in a cstructive manner. Numeracy and logic skills: develop the ability to make logical decisis based available infmati and the assessment of associated risk. On completi of this degree you may want to ctinue your academic career by pursuing research at Masters level in a business discipline. Some students may also wish to ctinue their study to gain a qualificati f secdary school teaching in business, which currently has approval of the Teaching Council of Ireland. Many graduates of this course have gained employment in the areas of marketing, human resource management, insurance, banking and general management. Graduates have also been accepted to graduate programmes offered by multinatial ganisatis in Ireland and abroad. You will have a comprehensive understanding of the business envirment which will make you an attractive employee f any business. Your understanding of the general ecomic envirment, accounting, marketing, finance, human resource management and infmati technology and your ability to solve problems will mean you are perfectly placed to undertake a vast range of roles in any industry Points: 265 Durati: 4 years Course places: 40 F further infmati, ctact: Pat Scanl, Head of Department of Business T: E: scanl.pat@itsligo.ie Angela Bartlett, Programme Chair T: E: bartlett.angela@itsligo.ie 66 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 67

9 Business Student Profile - Nada Mousa If you were asked by somee thinking of coming here to study, to sum up IT Sligo in less than 20 wds, what would you say? IT Sligo is fun, interactive, social, educatial, innovative, welcoming and be prepared f the next 4 years because they re going to be the best 4 years of your life! About You Name: Nada Mousa Age: 25 Course and Year: BBS level 8 (Marketing stream) Where are you from: Bn in New Yk City but living in Sligo What school did you attend: Ursuline College, Sligo Be prepared f the next 4 years because they re going to be the best 4 years of your life! About IT Sligo Why did you choose your course? I chose my course because I ve always had an interest in the business wld. The course covers all areas of business including human resources, finance and marketing. What was it that attracted you to IT Sligo? The locati as well as its reputati. It had the course that I wanted to do, so financially it suited me to choose IT Sligo. What do you think of the course? I think the course is good. It covers wide areas of the business wld including an opptunity to experience wk in the real wld as part of the wk experience. What do you think of IT Sligo? IT Sligo is a great learning envirment. It is me like an extended family away from home. Tell us what you think of the following: Facilities in the college: The library is an excellent envirment f studying. Clubs and Socs: Wide range of clubs and socs available to suit various needs. From dancing to surfing to politics. Accommodati: As I lived at home I persally did not need to use the facilities of accommodati, but I have friends that did and I would recommend any of the student villages. 68 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 69

10 Infmati Systems SG105 Higher Certificate 6 Higher Certificate in Business in Office Administrati Excellent office administrats are critical assets to all businesses. Managing and running an office requires a cool head and a good eye f detail; the ability to take respsibility and delegate to others where required. This course will prepare you f the full range of office administrati roles and respsibilities written and verbal communicati with clients; ganisatial suppt and cference planning. You could find yourself as the public face of your business, meeting and greeting clients, employees and visits. This course will equip you with the skills to perfm the imptant client facing roles. A broad range of fundamental business and office management competencies IT skills Communicati skills Business management Office administrati Business management and law Finance f business European studies Most graduates of the Higher Certificate in Office Administrati progress to study f a degree the Bachel of Business in Business Administrati, level 7 and then progress to the Bachel of Business (Hs) in Business Administrati, level 8. Other progressi optis include: Bachel of Business in Management, level 7 Bachel of Business in Marketing, level 7 Bachel of Business, level 8 Office administrats are employed in virtually every business sect. You will be equipped to carry out any of the following roles: clerical assistant; secretary/receptiist; service advis; persal assistant; financial assistant; bank official; business manager; public sect administrat; office manager. Through this course, we will equip you with the skills to be a valuable asset to any ganisati Points: 155 Durati: 2 years Course places: 50 F further infmati ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Margaret Feeney, Programme Chair T: E: feeney.margaret@itsligo.ie 70 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 71

11 Code: SG174 Infmati Systems BB in Business Administrati Ordinary 7 The course is designed primarily f those who have a higher certificate in business and/ infmati technology such as the Higher Certificate in Office Administrati. The course offers a practical set of subjects with a strg emphasis infmati technology, which is vital in modern ganisatis. The course includes a wk placement which begins at Easter and runs f a number of mths. All classes finish befe Easter to accommodate the wk placement. Practical business skills Hands experience of infmati technology and its applicati to business Wk place experience Enterprise development Human resource management Business computer applicatis Graphics multimedia authing Language Many students progress to the level 8 Bachel of Business (Hs) in Business Administrati following completi of this course. Graduates have secured employment in a wide variety of areas in both the private and public sects. It is expected that graduates are employable at juni/trainee management level. In the past graduates have been successful in securing employment because of the practical nature of the course. Durati: 1 year Course places: 30 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Dana Vasiloaica, Programme Chair T: E: vasiloaica.dana@itsligo.ie 72 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 73

12 Code: SG182 Infmati Systems BB (Hs) in Business Administrati Hours 8 The course is designed primarily f those who have an dinary degree in business and/ infmati technology such as the Bachel of Business in Business Administrati. This is a e year course leading to an Hours in Business Administrati. The course is similar to the Ordinary in Business Administrati in that it offers a practical set of subjects with a strg emphasis infmati technology, which is vital in modern ganisatis. Key skills: Strategic business capabilities Practical business skills such as sales management and business finance Hands experience of infmati technology and its applicati to business Business finance Organisatial behaviour Business infmati systems management Business management practices Selling and sales management Language Some students progress to study business infmati technology at Masters level. Graduates have secured employment in a wide variety of areas in both the private and public sects. It is expected that graduates will be employable at juni/trainee management level. In the past graduates have been successful in securing employment because of the practical skills developed the course. Durati: 1 year Course places: 30 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Mairead McCann, Programme Chair T: E: Mccann.mairead@itsligo.ie 74 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 75

13 Infmati Systems SG108 Higher Certificate 6 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting If you are interested in learning about e of the ce operatis of a business, then accounting might be f you. The area of accounting and finance is an integral and imptant part of any business of any size. Many chief executive officers and seni managers of successful businesses started their careers in accounting. This two year course offers a stimulating and challenging introducti to the area of accounting. This course combines business and accounting subjects to allow students to exple accounting as a specialism. As well as providing a good foundati in accounting, this course is a stepping ste to a e year - Ordinary (level 7) in Accounting at IT Sligo. In iti, graduates of the Ordinary in accounting can subsequently pursue a fourth year Hours (level 8). The Hours currently attracts full exempti from CAP1 examinatis with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI). Financial and accounting f business Analytical and numerical skills Interpersal skills Presentatial skills Teamwk skills Infmati technology and communicati skills Business management and law Ecomics Marketing European studies Most graduates of the Higher Certificate in Accounting progress to the Bachel of Business in Accounting, level 7 and then progress to the Bachel of Business (Hs) in Accounting and Finance, level 8. Students can also transfer to the Bachel of Arts (Hs) in Accounting, level 8. Other progressi optis include: Bachel of Business in Management, level 7 Bachel of Business in Marketing, level 7 Bachel of Business, level 8 A graduate of the Higher Certificate in Accounting will possess a good foundati in the basics of the finance functi. Typical roles may include: bookkeeper, payroll clerk, credit ctroller, purchase ledger clerk and assistant accountant Points: 120 Durati: 2 years Course places: 50 F further infmati ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: accountinginfo@itsligo.ie David O Hallan, Programme Chair T: E: ohallan.david@itsligo.ie 76 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 77

14 Infmati Systems Code: SG171 BB in Accounting Number of places: 30 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: accountinginfo@itsligo.ie John Creed T: E: creed.john@itsligo.ie Ordinary 7 The course is designed primarily f those who have a previous qualificati in business and accounting such as the Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting. The course is e year in durati leading to the award of an dinary degree in Business/Accounting. The course aims to provide advanced knowledge of accounting that may, if the student wishes, provide a route into professial accountancy. Financial and management accounting Company and partnership law Auditing Taxati Persal finance Computer applicatis f accounting Accounting skills needed to secure employment in accounting/finance A solid base f further study in the accountancy discipline The possibility of professial exam exemptis A majity of students progress to an hours degree such as the Bachel of Business (Hs) in Accounting and Finance at IT Sligo. An opti then exists to study f professial accounting examinatis with e of the professial bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the Associati of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Graduates have secured employment in a wide variety of areas in both the private and public sect. Graduates will be competent in producing accounts and financial infmati f business ganisatis. Previous graduates have progressed to careers as accountants, financial analysts, investment managers and in banking. Graduates can fill any of these roles and will be very highly regarded by accounting, finance and business employers. Entry Requirements: In iti to a Higher Certificate in Business students must demstrate a competence in accounting. Students are expected to have achieved 50% above in their previous accounting subjects. Durati: 1 year 78 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 79

15 Infmati Systems Student Profile - Emma McGoldrick About You Name: Emma McGoldrick Age: 23 Course and Year: Bachel of Business Studies level 8 (Finance stream) First Class Hours Awarded in 2009 Where are you from: Drumcliffe, Sligo What school did you attend: Grange Vocatial School, Grange, Sligo Tell us what you think of the following: Facilities in the college: The library is excellent as it has a good stock of books, has a good internal database and also has plenty of computers f students to use. It has also been recently revamped. The college uses Moodle, an line netwk where lecturers can post notes and can also be accessed from outside the college. There is plenty of choice also f eating and activities with several cafes, canteen, gym, running track etc. Accommodati: I lived at home while attending IT Sligo but from talking to and visiting fellow students there was plenty of choice when it came to accommodati, from living beside the college to living in the city centre. The accommodati is well priced and of a great standard. Advice to 1st years: D t be afraid to ask your lecturers f any help you may need! Join as many clubs and societies and meet as many new people as you can. And d t fget to enjoy it and the Sligo nightlife! About IT Sligo Why did you choose your course? Wking with figures was always a passi of mine in school and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in that area. I enjoyed accountancy as a subject and I thought it was the best route to take. What do you think of the course? I really enjoyed the course. I found there was a good balance between they and practical and was lucky to have such good lecturers they were always willing to help whenever needed. What was it that attracted you to IT Sligo? IT Sligo is ly a 10 minute drive f me so it was very cvenient. It allowed to me to study at a high standard whilst being able to still live at home to be near my family and friends. Through wd of mouth I heard that the courses were well balanced and that the facilities at IT Sligo were of a very high standard. What do you think of IT Sligo? IT Sligo is a great service to have at our fingertips (so close to home). It was the place where I met many good friends who also travelled to study there, showing that it is held in high regard. The lecturers are all very professial and helpful, with good facilities like several café areas, the gym, the library and the main canteen. D t be afraid to ask your lecturers f any help you may need! 80 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 81

16 Infmati Systems SG146 Hours 8 BA (Hs) in Accounting Do you want to wk at the heart of business? Do you want to be an integral member of the management team? If the answer is yes, then accounting may be the course f you. Accounting is an imptant and essential part of every business and ganisati and accountants are recognised professials, providing essential strategic guidance and decisi-making expertise to the ganisati. This three year hours degree course is delivered through a combinati of lectures, case studies, problem-based learning and computer labaties. The course has low student to lecturer ratios which enhances the learning experience and facilitates me individual attenti. The course aims to produce graduates with the ability to analyse and interpret business problems and develop dynamic solutis in an ever changing global envirment. Students will develop a detailed comprehensi of ce ccepts and principles in the area of accounting and will have the ability to apply this knowledge in problem solving. The course offers e of the fastest routes to achieving a Professial Accounting Qualificati. After three years graduates will hold an hours degree in accounting and can expect to be exempt from all CAP1 examinatis with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) (See note below f CAI exam structure). This course is highly commended by professial accounting bodies. Graduates from this stimulating and challenging course will be competent to wk in the finance functi of any ganisati, large small both home and abroad. Many graduates will wk in banking and financial services graduates may progress to a teaching career, such is the broad range of optis open to students. The study of accounting at leaving certificate level is not required f this course. Note: The modules taught this course will prepare you f the following Chartered Accountants Professial exams: CAP1 - Proficiency 1 CAP2 - Proficiency 2 FAE Final Admittance Exam A high level of analytical and numerical ability Communicati and professial practice skills Infmati technology management skills Business finance, accounting and repting Taxati Management principles and strategic management Business law Ecomics Human resource management Marketing and enterprise Persal financial services Graduates can progress directly to Professial Accounting Exams (CAP2 and FAE) with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI). Alternatively, graduates can progress to a Masters which will provide exemptis from CAP2 and subsequently advance to FAE. Also generous exemptis may be obtained from other professial accounting bodies. The majity of graduates from this course will progress as chartered accountants. If a graduate decides not to pursue this path the course will provide skills and competencies f a range of roles including: Finance functi of any ganisati Banking and financial services Teaching ( HDip) Lecturing ( MA/Bachel of Arts/MSc) 2010 Points: 265 Durati: 3 years Course places: 32 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: accountinginfo@itsligo.ie John Joe Gillen, Programme Chair T: E: gillen.johnjoe@itsligo.ie 82 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 83

17 Infmati Systems SG131 BSc in Computing in Games Development F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Paul Powell, Programme Chair T: E: powell.paul@itsligo.ie Ordinary 7 Games development is a multimilli euro industry. It comes in many fms; Xbox, Wii, Playstati and iphe Apps to name just a few. If you are interested in wking in this highly specialised and exciting sect, this course is just what you are after. This courses uses a software engineering approach to games development, combining study of the technical aspects of games programming, including artificial intelligence, with the principles of project management, quality assurance and ganisatial management. While focused developing games software we provide general grounding in software engineering to allow you the breadth of skills to wk in any aspect of the IT industry. Game design and development Programming algithms and software languages Operating system architectures Internet design and deployment Netwking and infmati security Database design and development System methodologies and project management Research and problem solving Business principles and management practices Games culture and design Animati and modelling Casual gaming Digital media design Innovati and teamwk The course includes a paid wk placement in year 3. Graduates can progress to the BSc (Hs) in Computing in Software Development. A new e year - hours degree in Games Development is currently being developed. The range of career opptunities is enmous. You can specialise in any e of the following roles: games developer; web developer; software engineer; software developer; courser; analyst courser Points: 300 Durati: 3 years Course places: ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 85

18 Infmati Systems SG137 Ordinary 7 BSc in Computing in Systems and Netwking Practically every business relies its ICT netwk maintaining systems and launching new es are critical. This role is the respsibility of the netwk systems administrat a professial positi that requires great attenti to detail, a high level of technical capability and the capacity to solve problems and think your feet. From activating accounts and security ctrols to installing and cfiguring routers and switchers to miting netwk perfmance and troubleshooting problems, systems and netwk experts wk in virtually any industry that relies these key business systems. Database management and development Computer fensics Games culture and design Innovati and teamwk The course includes a paid wk placement in year 3. Graduates can progress to the BSc (Hs) in Computing in Systems and Netwking. You will be qualified f a number of missi critical positis including: netwk installer; netwk administrat; netwk architect; netwk engineer; system administrat; system engineer; project manager. F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Paul Flynn, Programme Chair T: E: flynn.paul@itsligo.ie Key skills: Ability to test and evaluate hardware software Solve problems with technology Design enterprise netwks Secure computer resources Manage digital assets Systems and netwking Programming Telecommunicatis Digital media design Server management 2010 Points: 200 Durati: 3 years Course places: ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 87

19 Infmati Systems Student Profile - Ciara Campbell About You Name: Ciara Campbell Age: 33 Course and Year: BSc Computing in Systems and Netwking (Year 3). Completed my 5 mth paid internship with Abbott Ireland Where are you from: Swinfd, Co. Mayo What school did you attend: Scoil Muire & Padraig, Swinfd, Co. Mayo About IT Sligo I would really like to specialise in this area i.e. telecommunicatis, fensics, server administrati security. I particularly enjoy the practical labs as it s really hands and you feel like you are really participating in building and cfiguring different netwks. It challenges you to think creatively to troubleshoot the different problems that arise. What do you think of IT Sligo? I think IT Sligo is a terrific college. It doesn t feel so big that you feel lost isolated. It has great facilities and the staff are very professial and helpful. Frequently, when we have run into problems an assignment at home during the weekend/ holidays, we have ed our lecturers and they will always respd and do their best to point us in the right directi. The lecturers take a persal interest in both the students educati and welfare. Advice to 1st years: Enjoy college life and have fun; it is a new and exciting chapter of your life. But remember you have come to college to get your qualificati. Go to all your lectures and wk your ctinuous assessment it takes so much pressure off f the final exams. If you re falling behind feel lost ask f help, chances are somee else in your class feels the same. Your lecturers are there to help you. It challenges you to think creatively Why did you choose your course? I went to see a Career Guidance Counsell specialising in career and educati optis f adults. I wanted to be 100% sure that the course I chose was right f me. I couldn t affd to drop out if I didn t like the course. Initially, I had selected Social Studies, but after a lengthy csultati I was given recommendatis and e included a computing course. I researched and csidered it thoughly, and realised it was definitely an area that appealed to me. I ve always had a fascinati with computing from an early age and was intrigued by their design and compositi. This was definitely the crect course choice f me. What was it that attracted you to IT Sligo? The maj fact in choosing IT Sligo was that first year is a comm year f 3 different courses. It s very difficult to choose which area of IT you would like to specialise in, without trying the subjects. The comm year turned out to be really wthwhile because, initially at the start of first year I wanted to do Computer Programming but up completi of first year I realised my real interest lay in Computer Systems and Netwking. What do you think of the course? I think the course is extremely interesting and diverse; it touches a lot of areas that you feel okay 88 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 89

20 Code: SG185 Infmati Systems BSc (Hs) in Systems and Netwking Hours 8 This course will give the student the opptunity to gain an hours degree in advanced aspects of computing, specifically systems and netwking. Typically applicants will have completed the level 7 BSc in Computing in Systems and Netwking ( equivalent). The ce subjects are closely aligned with Microsoft and CISCO technologies and certificati enabling the student to learn with the latest tools/ technologies and also to achieve industry recognised certificatis, much sought after in the wkplace. Key skills: Design enterprise netwks Secure computer resources Manage digital assets Test and evaluate hardware software Research and problem solving Business principles and management practices Telecommunicatis Netwking Computer fensics and security Server management Graduates can progress to an MSc in Computing by research. You will be equipped with the skills to wk in any of a number of roles in the IT industry. There is a cstant demand f enthusiastic and well qualified systems and netwk professials. You will be qualified f a number of missi critical positis: netwk administrat; netwk architect; netwk engineer; system administrat; system engineer; project manager. Durati: 1 year Course places: 20 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie 90 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 91

21 SG138 Infmati Systems BSc in Computing in Database Management Ordinary 7 Databases are the bedrock of business whether it be f inventy, accounting, sales other key functis. Qualified database managers perfm a critical role in ensuring systems are properly maintained, are secure, accessible and updated when required. Likewise the area of data mining has become highly lucrative in business development and marketing. This course will give you the skills and capabilities to make yourself highly employable and much soughtafter in the job market. You will learn how to design, maintain and secure these systems f maximum efficiency and competitiveness. The course includes a paid wk placement in year 3 where you can apply your studies in a practical wking envirment. Design database systems Analyse business data quality and usage Maintain and upgrade database systems Manage data rept generati Systems and netwking Programming and software engineering Digital media design Server management Games culture and design Mathematics Innovati and teamwk The course includes a paid wk placement in year 3. Graduates can progress to the BSc (Hs) in Computing in Database Management. The course will equip you with the skills f a number of roles. These include data mining specialist; database administrat; database designer; data warehouse designer; software engineer Points: 205 Durati: 3 years Course places: 30 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Padraig Harte, Programme Chair T: E: Harte.padraig@itsligo.ie 92 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 93

22 Code: SG183 Hours 8 Infmati Systems BSc (Hs) in Computing in Database Management This course will give the student the opptunity to gain an hours degree in advanced aspects of computing, specifically database management. Applicants will typically have a BSc (level 7) in Computing in Database Management ( equivalent). Design database systems Analyse business data Maintain and upgrade database systems Data rept generati Data quality and usage Solve problems with technology Database warehousing Server management Organisatial behaviour Computer fensics and security Software quality assurance Graduates can progress to an MSc in Computing by research. database administrat; database designer; data warehouse designer; software engineer. Durati: 1 year Course places: 20 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie The course will equip you with the skills f a number of roles. These include data mining specialist; 94 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 95

23 Infmati Systems SG136 BSc Computing in Software Development F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie John Kelleher, Programme Chair T: E: kelleher.john@itsligo.ie Ordinary 7 Software development covers a wide variety of areas including; operating systems, software languages, programming, internet applicatis, multimedia interfaces, infmati security, databases and system analysis, and design principles. This course is designed to ress current and future needs f knowledgeable software developers, skilled in all aspects of business technology. Imptantly, it also emphasises the imptance of communicati skills and business acumen in today s knowledge-based ecomy. The course includes a paid wk placement in year 3. Programming algithms and software languages Operating system architectures Internet design and deployment Netwking and infmati security Database design and development System methodologies and project management Research and problem solving Business principles and management practices Digital media design Web design/development Software engineering Games culture and design Innovati and teamwk Graduates can progress to the BSc (Hs) in Computing in Software Development. You will develop the skills to wk in any number of roles in the IT industry. Take your pick, there is a cstant demand f enthusiastic and well qualified perss in the following areas: Software engineers System software courser Project managers Database applicati specialists Internet designers and developers Business systems analyst Business technology designers Infmati security analysts Client/server applicati developers 2010 Points: 200 Durati: 3 years Course places: ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 97

24 Code: SG184 Infmati Systems BSc (Hs) in Software Development Hours 8 This course will give the student the opptunity to gain an hours degree in advanced aspects of software development. Typically applicants should have completed the BSc in Computing in Software Development (level 7) equivalent. The ce subjects are closely aligned with Microsoft technologies and certificati enabling the student to learn with the latest tools and technologies and also to achieve industry recognised certificatis. Programming algithms and software languages Internet design and deployment System methodologies and project management Research and problem solving Business principles and management practices Human computer interacti Artificial intelligence Web programming Windows programming You will be equipped with the skills to wk in any of a number of roles in the IT industry. There is a cstant demand f enthusiastic and well qualified software engineers; system software coursers; project managers; database applicati specialists; internet designers and developers; business systems analyst; business technology designers; infmati security analysts; client/server applicati developers. Durati: 1 year Course places: 20 F further infmati, ctact: Keith McManus, Head of Department of Infmati Systems T: E: mcmanus.keith@itsligo.ie Graduates can progress to an MSc in Computing by research. 98 ITSligo Prospectus 2012 IT Sligo. Inspired Learning. Winning Teams. 99