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Tax Relief
Tax Relief on Tuition Fees - Third Level Education Courses must be at least 2 academic years duration for undergraduates and 1 year for postgraduate course...

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Tax Relief
Tax Relief on Tuition Fees - Third Level Education Courses must be at least 2 academic years duration for undergraduates and 1 year for postgraduate course. Tax relief is available for one course per individual in a tax year and is at the standard rate of tax. www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it31.html

Fees
Details of course fees are included with the course information in this handbook. Students should note that Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2017-2018 only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only. Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately to these institutions.

Students will be notified of their fees by email to their CIT email account and in all cases, course fees must be paid before attending lectures.

Students can check their account balance and pay their fees online at www.cit.ie/pay

Failure to pay fees on time will result in a late payment fee of 10% being applied and students will no longer have access to the following IT facilities:

• Student Email
• PCs on Campus
• Blackboard
• Library Search
• Card Topup
• Password Reset
• Wifi Registration
• Get Microsoft Office
• Access Student Drive

Where course fees are being funded by an employer, you are asked to seek payment or reimbursement from your employer. Where an employer requires an invoice in their Company name the employer must e-mail fees@cit.ie with the relevant details and the amount of Fees they will be funding.

For semesterised courses, students pay for the relevant modules at the beginning of each semester. Payment of fees by laser, debit or credit card can be made online at www.cit. ie/pay or by phoning 021 433 5440.

Students should familiarise themselves with the relevant section of the Student Regulations. Please note that the Fees Office will use your CIT email account for important communications.

Withdrawing from a course Students who wish to withdrawn from a course must notify the admissions office and complete a withdrawal form. Where students fail to inform admissions of their withdrawal they will remain liable for any unpaid fees on their accounts.

E-mail admissions@cit.ie www.cit.ie/admissions/withdrawing-deferring

Refund Policy
All courses at CIT will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a course cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.

The following refund policy applies to all courses detailed in this handbook for the 2017/2018 academic year:

A full refund will be given to all applicants for courses which do not proceed.

A full refund will be given to students who withdraw before 5th September.

Where students pay the online application fee to accept an offer they have 14 days in which to withdraw and claim a full refund provided the course has not commenced.

A full refund (less 15% administration fee) will be given to applicants for short courses, if requested up to one week after course commencement. No refunds will be given thereafter. A short Course is less than 12 weeks duration.

A full refund (less 15% administration fee) will be given to applicants for semesterised and full year courses if requested up to one month after the commencement of Semester 1 and before the end of February for Semester 2. No refunds will be given thereafter.

All applications for refunds must be made on the appropriate Refund Form which can be requested from the CIT Fees Office (email fees@cit.ie).

NB: Students are reminded to ensure that they have clearly understood all the terms of their enrolment with CIT, in particular clauses concerning refunds, deferments, waivers, course transfers, and visa applications (when applicable).

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Information Developers are individuals who bridge the gap between subject matter experts and that of the end user. The role of information developers is becoming increasingly important given that society is being driven by technology and in...

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Information Developers are individuals who bridge the gap between subject matter experts and that of the end user. The role of information developers is becoming increasingly important given that society is being driven by technology and information developers provide the voice in communicating how issues incorporating technology are framed and developed. The Society of Technical Communication (STC) define information developers or technical communicators as individuals that communicate using an instruction based focus on technical or specialised topics using technology. In essence, information development and technical communications ensures that designs, products, systems and methodologies are documented and conveyed to their target audience to maximise its business value to the organisation.

Simply put - if it is not worth documenting, it is not worth anything.

Over the past number of years, the manner by which information developers perform their role has been impacted by technological advancements in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and modern day practitioners need skills from not just Humanities but also Computing and Business domains. The programme seeks to provide a modern day practitioner with the opportunity for in depth study of the advanced rhetorical, compositional theories, project management, and technical skills necessary for them to be leaders in designing, composing, managing, and editing content using a standardised methodological approach using XML based technologies such as DITA.

Expand+All modules are worth 5 credits (ECTS) unless otherwise noted.
Semester 1
• XML in Technical Communications (10 ECTS)
• Visual Communications

Semester 2
• Information Development & Experience (10 ECTS)
• Information Strategy

Semester 3
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Hide-All modules are worth 5 credits (ECTS) unless otherwise noted.
Semester 1
• XML in Technical Communications (10 ECTS)
• Visual Communications

Semester 2
• Information Development & Experience (10 ECTS)
• Information Strategy

Semester 3
• Audience & Research Skills (10 ECTS)

Semester 4
• Project Management & Quality (10 ECTS)

Semester 5
• Thesis (30 ECTS)

Elective
• Information Analytics
• Scripting for System Administrators

The elective modules afford the learner the opportunity to broaden his/her skills in DITA, information development and experience, project management, and visual communications. Depending on demand, other electives may be offered.