Expand+Part-time Option:
This course runs over 2 years; 4 semesters with a final research project.

Delivery:
Blended: Livestream with some Campus Stream classes scheduled in advance.

Part-time Schedule:
Indicative Schedule:
Two evenings per week 1...

Hide-Part-time Option:
This course runs over 2 years; 4 semesters with a final research project.

Delivery:
Blended: Livestream with some Campus Stream classes scheduled in advance.

Part-time Schedule:
Indicative Schedule:
Two evenings per week 18.00 - 22.00 and some Saturdays.

Please note that exams can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

Full-time Option
This course runs over 1 year; 2 semesters and a final research project.

Delivery:
Classes for this course will take place on-site at our IFSC campus.

Full-time Schedule:
Indicative Schedule:
Students need to be available 09.00 - 18.00 Mon – Fri (class days and times vary).

Please note that exams can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

Expand+An honours (level 8) primary degree in a computing discipline with a 2.2 award or higher. Students in their final year of undergraduate study can be admitted on the condition that their degrees are awarded before they enrol at NCI. The college op...

Hide-An honours (level 8) primary degree in a computing discipline with a 2.2 award or higher. Students in their final year of undergraduate study can be admitted on the condition that their degrees are awarded before they enrol at NCI. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme, i.e., applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a portfolio of learning, demonstration of work produced, and an interview. NonEnglish-speaking applicants must demonstrate fluency in English evidenced by an IELTS academic score of at least 6.0 or equivalent.

Laptop Requirement
This programme has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a portable computer (laptop/notebook) with a substantial hardware configuration. The minimal suitable configuration is 16GB of RAM (32GB are recommended); a modern 64-bit multi-core processor (Intel i7, Apple M1, or superior); 250+ GB of available space in hard disk; WiFi card; and a recent version of Ubuntu, macOS, or Windows.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI IT cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Some students may be able to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.

Expand+Students will gain experience with the latest ethical design principles, models, and technologies via our state-of-the-art Cloud Competency Centre. The course is delivered by faculty and industry practitioners with proven expertise in cloud comp...

Hide-Students will gain experience with the latest ethical design principles, models, and technologies via our state-of-the-art Cloud Competency Centre. The course is delivered by faculty and industry practitioners with proven expertise in cloud computing.

Who is the course for?
This programme will appeal to computer science or engineering graduates, ICT industry practitioners, system administrators, and those with an interest in gaining practical experience in cloud computing.

As a graduate of this programme you will be able to:
• Conduct independent research and analysis in the field of Cloud Computing.

• Formulate and implement a novel research idea using the latest industry practices.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of application development, systems programming, parallel and distributed computing, and the tools, techniques and technologies of cloud computing utilised in both technical and business contexts.

• Critically assess, evaluate, and communicate business and technical strategies for cloud computing.

• Develop and implement effective business and technical solutions for cloud computing.

• Critically assess and evaluate security, privacy, and ethical issues associated with the storage, transfer, and processing of data on private and public cloud infrastructures.