Information Technology Management - Tertiary Education Programme
IT (Information Technology) Management involves the coordination of complex computer systems in organisations including the selection, installation and maintenance of all computing technologies.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
4 years.
Year 1: Learners will undertake their studies in College of Further Education and Training Kilkenny
Years 2, 3 & 4: Learners will undertake their studies in SETU (South East Technical University) Carlow Campus.
Entry Requirements
Prospective learners wishing to be accepted onto the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
Leaving Certificate;
2H5 & 4O6/H7;
English or Irish O6/H7;
Mathematics O6/H7
or
Level 5 major award
or
Other qualifications equivalent to a major award at level 5 on the NFQ
For applicants whose first language is not English, the standard required of applicants is B2 (or equivalent) on Common European Framework of Reference CEFR for languages in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme.
Applications are welcome from individuals that do not meet the minimum entry requirement who are aged 23 years or over (at date of commencement of programme). Such an applicant will be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and recognition of prior learning.
Our Unified Tertiary Programmes aim to encourage the participation and success of students from sections of society under-represented in higher education, by offering degree programmes at a local level. In the event of over subscription to the programmes, priority will be given to applicants who most demonstrate local need.
Careers / Further progression
Onward Pathways
The career prospects for this programme are broad with graduates qualified to work across the IT spectrum in any industry sector. Some sample positions include: Business Analyst; Systems Administrator; IT Consultant; Database Administrator; Network Administrator; Web Developer; Deployment Engineer; Data Management Analyst; IT Manager; Project Manager; Self-employed. IT Professional Graduates also have the option to progress to postgraduate studies at either master’s or doctoral level within the gameCORE Research Centre at SETU Carlow or elsewhere. Graduates are also eligible to undertake the MSc in IT Management and the MSc in Data Science.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026
20 places
Applications will be accepted through the Courses page from 5th November and will close late September 2026.
IT (Information Technology) Management involves the coordination of complex computer systems in organisations including the selection, installation and maintenance of all computing technologies.
This is a critical role in any organisation as the efficient management of IT is vitally important for all aspects of a business. SETU’s BSc. in IT Management provides a unique blend of Business and IT subjects which is viewed by industry as an essential element in the role of a modern IT manager. The course comprises of a significant amount of practical work. The BSc. in IT Management at Level 8 offered as a tertiary programme between SETU and KCETB, will provide learners with a breadth of transferable IT competencies.
After successfully completing Stage 1 (Year 1) Students will receive a SETU Certificate in Computing (Component Award)
After successfully completing Stage 2 (Year 2) Students will receive the SETU Higher Certificate in Computing Level 6, 120 ECTS Credits.
After successfully completing Stage 3 (Year 3) Students will receive the SETU Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management, Level 7, 180 ECTS Credits.
After successfully completing Stage 4 (Year 4) Students will receive the SETU Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Management, Level 8, 240 ECTS Credits
Special Features (Optional)
Work placements are offered as part of all undergraduate courses with leading national and international companies. Previous placements have been made with Adidas (Germany), Ericsson, Kerry Food, MSD, Intel, Glanbia and Abbott Ireland.
SETU Carlow’s final year industry showcase is attended by leading IT employers.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Applications and Interpersonal Communications
Computer Hardware 1
Mathematics 1
Networking 1
Programming 1
Year 1, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Computer Hardware 2
Mathematics 2
Networking 2
Programming 2
Operating Systems
Year 2, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Web Programming and Databases 1
Introduction to Data Analytics
Systems Administration
Networking: Switching and VLAN Concepts
Business Management
Year 2, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Web Programming and Databases 2
Financial Maths
Systems Infrastructure and Security
Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts
Project 2
Year 3, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Information Systems
Project Management
Secure Systems Administration
Web and Cloud Applications
Networking III
Year 3, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Work Placement
Project
Approved Semester Abroad
Year 4, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Advanced Database Systems
People Management Skills
Innovation and Technology Management
Networking Systems Management
Project (part 1)
Year 4, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Project (part 2)
Emerging Technologies for IT Managers
Information Systems and Digital Strategy
Financial Techniques for IT Managers
Year 4, Semester 2 (Electives)
Data Visualisation
Data Intensive Applications
Linux Infrastructure Engineering
UI/UX Design and Development
Bias in Computational Systems
Cloud Data Centers
Tertiary Manager Sarah Barron
sarah.barron@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
0877045272
Úna Hayes
Phone: 056 7763321
Email: info@cfet.ie
Sarah Sartori
Higher Education Strategic Project Lead
nto@setu.ie
Sarah Barron
Tertiary Coordinator
nto@kcetb.ie