Overview
This three-year Level 7 course in Business Information Systems from the Atlantic Technological University prepares you to become a skilled knowledge worker and information systems specialist for tomorrow’s dynamic and global businesses. Now with a Work Placement in Year 3 - students get a chance to try out their new found skills in a professional working environment. A major knowledge gap exists between managers who need to run the business, but are confused by the Information Technology Systems, and the 'techies' who deliver working IT solutions, but are not addressing the business needs.
What you'll learn
This programme aims to develop your understanding of the interaction between IT systems and business to prepare you for graduate positions in business operations and IT projects. These roles include jobs like Business Systems Analysts, IT Project Managers, Cloud Support Analysts, IT Consultants, Support Engineers, Database Administrators, Web Developers and many others.
This programme, which is offered both as a four-year Level 8 programme and a three-year Level 7 programme, and is highly practical, combining business and IT. A key strength of this programme is its focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Computing and Data Analytics.
Career Opportunities
This qualification will enable graduates to gain employment in diverse roles within Business and IT areas to include but is not limited to:
IT / IS Business Analysts
Data Analysts
Systems Analysts
Web Developers
Applications support and testing
Cloud Analyst
Solutions Architect
IT Project Manager
In the past, students from our Information Systems degree have gained employment with companies such as Hewlett Packard, SAP, Dell, Accenture, Metlife, Fidelity Ireland and many others.
Programme Structure
Modules included:
- Business Information Systems
- Business Process Modeling
- Multimedia Applications
- Human Resource Development
- Leadership and Change Management
- Management Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Technology Management Business Information Systems Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 35 other Bachelors in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all Higher Certificates (Level 6) and ab initio Bachelor degrees (Level 7) is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.
Tuition Fee
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International
6950 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6950 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 36 months.
Student Contribution: €3,000/year
Living costs for Galway
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.