This programme is a one-year full-time course leading to a Master of Science Degree. It is specifically aimed at candidates holding a professional qualification or equivalent in Technological or related disciplines. The course is aimed at providing graduates with a high level of applied computing skills. The successful graduates will be able to apply and develop these technologies successfully in their own professional areas.
Assessment
Each taught module is assessed via coursework assignments and an end-of-semester exam. Coursework is worth up to 40% of each modules mark. The dissertation will be assessed on the research work carried out and the presentation of the thesis.
Award
Graduates are eligible for the award of Master of Science in Applied Computing for Technologists, of the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Career Opportunities
This course will provide engineers and technologists with a strategic understanding of applied computing. It will equip the successful graduate for a career as a computing specialist in engineering, technology or the computing industry. The graduates of this course have been particularly successful in gaining employment in the IT industry in Ireland.
12 one-semester taught modules, each worth 5 ECTS credits, must be completed from the following set:
Operating Systems Programming in Java Networks Algorithms & Data Structures Database Systems Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence Software Management Image Processing Introduction to Numerical Methods Image & Video Compression Numerical Methods for ODEs & PDEs Graphics & Computer Modelling Engineering Systems Simulation Advanced Rendering & Animation Students successfully completing the 12 taught modules will be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma award. For the MSc award, students must additionally complete a research dissertation, worth 30 ECTS credits.
A minimum Second Class Honours degree (2.2 grade or higher) in engineering or a related discipline. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550
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