Cloud Technologies - Letterkenny
Our Master of Science in Computing in Cloud Technologies will augment your existing skills and knowledge to position you for a successful and rewarding career in Cloud Technologies.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full time, 2 years part time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2), or Higher Diploma in Computing (Conversion Course into Computing). If you do not have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Careers / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology or other institutions and universities at home and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Multinational Companies
Insurance Companies
Data Centre Based IT Systems
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Cloud Architect/Engineer
Cloud Systems Administrator
Cloud Services Developer
Further information
20
EU Fees: €5,750
Non-EU Fees: €12,000
If you already hold an honours degree in computing or an appropriate mix of academic qualifications and IT experience then this course will help maintain your self-development with a set of skills that are transferable to the broader computing industry.
These skill are reinforced with a strong emphasis on teamwork and the primary aim of the course is to empower you with the necessary theoretical and hands-on skills to allow you to work and make a a significant contribution in a Cloud Technologies environment.
Successful graduates find opportunities in insurance companies, all major IT multinationals as well as any company using large Data Center based IT Systems. Roles include becoming a Cloud Architect or Engineer, a Cloud Systems Administrator or Cloud Services Developer.
Year One
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
1
Virtual Server Administration Mandatory 10 4
Networking Mandatory 10 4
Hybrid Cloud Technology Mandatory 10 4
2
Storage Technologies Mandatory 10 4
Security & Legal Issues Mandatory 10 4
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Mandatory 10 4
Year Two
4 Dissertation Mandatory 30 4
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department Thomas Dowling
Email: computing@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186304