| Course Name |
Computing - Cloud Infrastructure - Kerry Campus |
| Course Provider |
MTU - Kerry Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
| Course Code |
111286 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Munster Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Tralee |
| Qualification Letters |
HDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
This programme will be delivered online full-time from January 2022 to December 2022. |
| Application Date |
Closing Date: 26th November |
| Duration |
This programme will be delivered online full-time from January 2022 to December 2022. |
| Course Fee |
COST: Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria (see page 6). For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% - €750 will be collected before registration. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria fees are €7,500. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Financial Assistance
Students experiencing financial hardship can seek a bursary from the Student Assistance Fund or a short term loan from MTU’s Benevolent Fund. These funds are administered on a strictly confidential basis by the Student Service...
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Students experiencing financial hardship can seek a bursary from the Student Assistance Fund or a short term loan from MTU’s Benevolent Fund. These funds are administered on a strictly confidential basis by the Student Services Office. It is possible to obtain financial support to help you overcome problems that may be causing academic or personal difficulties. If you are experiencing difficulty sourcing or managing finance, you should contact the Student Services Office.
1916 Bursary
The 1916 Bursary is funding to encourage participation and success by students from sections of society that are significantly underrepresented in higher education. Successful applicants will be awarded €5,000 for each year of their undergraduate programme up to a maximum of €20,000 for full-time students or a maximum of €30,000 for part-time students. The bursary is only open to first time entrants who are enrolling in year 1 or advanced entry year 2 of an approved undergraduate course. Further details on eligibility criteria are available on www.mtu.ie
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Student Services Office
T: 353 (0) 66 7191722
E: supportserviceskerry@mtu.ie
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| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have completed a NFQ level 8 major award in a cognate discipline, applications will be screened prior to an offer of a place, candidates will ideally be able to demonstrate technical or mathematical problem-solving skills as part of previous programme learning. The University’s policy in relation recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies (see page 43). |
| Comment |
NFQ: Level 8
CREDITS: 60
AWARD TYPE: Major Award |
| Course Content |
Expand+The Higher Diploma in Computing (Cloud Infrastructure) has been designed to provide graduates with in-demand skills in cloud infrastructure, services, support, security and networks. This graduate conversion course is open to level 8 graduates f...
Hide-The Higher Diploma in Computing (Cloud Infrastructure) has been designed to provide graduates with in-demand skills in cloud infrastructure, services, support, security and networks. This graduate conversion course is open to level 8 graduates from non-computing disciplines.
In the first semester, the learner will be introduced to Cloud Computing, Computer Systems Administration, Computer Networks, Advanced Database, Cloud Analytics and Visualisation. In the second semester they deepen their knowledge in the field with modules on Development Operations, Virtualisation, Cloud Application Development, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services and complete an industry based individual Project.
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| Subjects Taught |
MODULES
Semester 1:
• Cloud Computing
• Computer Systems Administration
• Computer Networks
• Advanced Database
• Cloud Analytics and Visualisation
• Development Operations
Semester 2:
• Virtualisation
• Cloud Application Development
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Services
• Project |
| Careers or Further Progression |
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this programme, students could progress to a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree programme. |
| Further Enquiries |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Lifelong Learning Office
E: parttimekerry@mtu.ie
T: 353 (0)66 7191701 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |