Computer Systems & Networking - Kerry
The Higher Certificate is closely aligned to the needs of industry, training graduates who are industry-ready with the skillset to support, administer and manage information communication technology (ICT) systems and networks in a wide range of industry sectors.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years (4 Semesters).
Entry Requirements
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
score the necessary CAO points and
meet the minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.
Careers / Further progression
Further Studies
Suitably qualified Level 6 graduates are eligible to progress to year three of:
• BSc in Computer Systems and Networking
Career Opportunities
Graduates have taken up roles as: IT help desk coordinator; IT support technician; computer sales and repairs; IT systems administrators; network support engineers; network systems administrators; web developers; web administrators; ICT security analyst; cloud support; IT site reliability technicians; ICT infrastructure support; self-employed technical contractors.
Further information
Application: Direct application to MTU.
The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature applicants.
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Overview
The Higher Certificate is closely aligned to the needs of industry, training graduates who are industry-ready with the skillset to support, administer and manage information communication technology (ICT) systems and networks in a wide range of industry sectors.
Almost every business now relies on ICT and most require in-house ICT knowledge and expertise to track customers and products, to develop, analyse and administer web sites, to monitor and maintain their computers and networks, to maintain and update software operating systems and applications and to plan, deploy and monitor computer services while ensuring the security of data and networks.
There are also many large and small computer companies developing and providing software and hardware services and solutions to a variety of sectors, including Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, Telecommunications, Health and Education. There any many roles involved in the development of these services and solutions including testing, updating and deploying the solutions, operating and monitoring software remotely and providing customer support.
The primary focus of the higher certificate is on developing technical and practical skills in computing and the provision and maintenance of hardware, software and networks. The first semester of this course is common to all computing courses within the department, covering modules in computer hardware, networks and programming. Modules that focus on the provision of support and training in an IT environment are introduced from semester two.
A key component of this course is work placement. This is the focus of semester four and provides the opportunity for students to gain relevant, real world experience in a workplace environment.
First Year at a Glance:
Year 1 explores the fundamentals of Computer Systems and Networking:
• Structured Programming
• Rapid Application Development
• Computer Architecture
• Web Development
• User Interfaces
• Network Fundamentals
• Database Concepts
• Mathematics
• Operating Systems
• Computer Hardware
• LAN Switching and Wireless
Department of Computing
T: +353 (0)66 719 1659
E: computingKerry@mtu.ie