Analytics - Galway
This is a graduate conversion programme designed to provide the skills necessary to convert into a specific area of skills demand highlighted by industry and government. It focuses on the development of skills and expertise in Business Analytics.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time/part-time online. Delivery Method: Online.
Study Hours:
The average weekly contact hours are 20 per semester plus 5-10 additional self-study hours.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor degree at Level 8 in any discipline is the minimum entry requirement for this programme.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.
Further information
Total fees: €6200.
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
This is a graduate conversion programme designed to provide the skills necessary to convert into a specific area of skills demand highlighted by industry and government. It focuses on the development of skills and expertise in Business Analytics. The skills and knowledge that learners will gain from this course prepare them to explore and analyze business data using a range of state-of-the-art tools and techniques. It also generates valuable insights to enable informed decision making to drive innovation and performance while also equipping graduates with the necessary competencies to tackle an array of real- world analytics problems.
Who should apply?
The course is aimed at Level 8 graduates and will enable students to apply business analysis and business intelligence techniques, tools and practices to their own discipline. This programme stands apart from the application of Data Analytics in other disciplines, where the core focus is geared towards gathering raw data from a variety of sources and performing a technical analysis by way of algorithmic design and complex mathematical modelling.
*This course will run subject to approved funding and sufficient student numbers
What will I study?
Modules:
Business Analytics
Database Design and Development
Programming and Scripting
Statistics for Business Analytics
Applied Systems Analysis
Post Relational Databases
Decision Theory and Data Visualisation
Information Systems Development
Business Intelligence
Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Services
Professional Practice Project
*Exit award available.
For all modules, continuous assessments are used. There are no terminal examinations.
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Eileen O’Hara: Eileen.Ohara@atu.ie