ACCELERATED TECHNICIAN COURSE ACCELERATED TECHNICIAN COURSE
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NQAI level: 7, Places: 24 NQAI level: 8, Places: 24
Course Duration: One year Course Duration: One year
Bachelor of Science in Computing in Bachelor of Science (honours) in
Information Computer Services
Technology Support Management
Why Study Information Technology Support? Why Study Computer Services Management?
This course provides graduates with the necessary education and skills to operate The course provides the student with the knowledge needed for the planning,
and carry out the duties and responsibilities of an information technology support implementation and management of computing resources and service delivery.
person. On completion, graduates will be capable of network management and
trouble shooting, specifying, configuring and managing large multi- Graduates will be equipped to carry out a range of functions:
user/networked computer systems, planning, organising and providing computer ◆ Manage the provision of a computer service in a wide variety of
services particularly in SME. You will acquire specialised skills in the IT support organisations.
supervisor function. ◆ Develop and implement policies and strategies to align investment in IT with
the attainment of business goals and objectives.
Course Modules ◆ Critically analyse the organisation’s data communication requirements and
Mandatory Subjects: Computer Networks 3 (Includes CISCO systems), Computer the support technologies on offer.
Organisation, Computer Services Management, Project. ◆ Plan and manage significant IT projects.
Electives (two to be chosen): Software Development 3, Database Systems 2 ◆ Demonstrate specialist knowledge in chosen areas of study.
(Includes Oracle Administration), E-Business, Quality Implementation and Testing.
Course Modules
Career Opportunities Core subjects: IT Service Management, Strategic IT Management, Project.
Graduates gain employment in IT companies, in both public and private sectors,in Electives (three to be chosen): Data Communications, Systems Architecture,
large manufacturing companies, financial institutions, healthcare industries and in Distributed Systems, Software Design, Management and the Business
electronic organisations. The Course Board has developed specific links with the Environment, Security and Cryptography, Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining.
following: ADC, ACS, Brothers of Charity, Compaq, CMS Peripherals, Dell, Esat BT,
Lionbridge Technologies, Western Care, Mayo Connacht Gold, Mayo VEC, Galway, Career Opportunities
Mayo and Roscommon County Councils, Teagasc. Our graduates work as:
◆ Systems Administrators
Follow-on Studies ◆ IT Project Managers
Students may progress to the one year add-on Bachelor of Science (honours) in ◆ Self employed (technicians and consultants)
Computer Services Management at Castlebar Campus or other Institutes. ◆ IT specialists for local authorities and international organisations
Other Essential Information:
This course enables students to progress to a Higher Diploma in Education for the
purposes of secondary school teaching
Post-graduate Studies:
GMIT honours (level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide for post-
graduate entry.
Contact: Sharon Boyle Contact: Sharon Boyle
Tel: 094-9043104 E-mail: sharon.boyle@gmit.ie Tel: 094-9043104 E-mail: sharon.boyle@gmit.ie
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