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Computer Networks &
Systems Management - BSc
(Hons)
Course Code: US827
LEVEL DURATION DEPARTMENT
8 4 Years Information
Technology
CAO POINTS COURSE TYPE LOCATION
272 Undergraduate - Limerick
CAO
Become an expert in securing a network to prevent hackers from gaining access to vital
information such as: personal information, emails, bank records and sensitive documents.
Ensure network applications in the Cloud run smoothly on wireless and wired networks.
Everyday examples include: Netflix, Gmail and Facebook.
Work with network equipment, routers and switches to ensure information (e.g. emails, photos,
documents, banking information) can be transferred from one computer to another securely.
Learn how to build, maintain and secure enterprise networks and Cloud datacentres (e.g.
Windows server, Linux, virtual machines, Cisco, VMware and Amazon AWS)
Build networks using technology and equipment such as: switches, routers, servers, firewalls,
protocols, fibre optic cables, copper wire etc.
What are the entry Who can I contact?
requirements?
Michael Winterburn
Leaving Certificate 061 293844 (tel:061 2938
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in 44)
six Leaving Certificate subjects, including
Mathematics and English or Irish. [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]
Contact: [email protected] e)
(mailto:[email protected])
Mature Applicants
Mature student (i.e. 23 years of age on
1st January for admission in September)
applicants must apply through the CAO on
or before 1st February.
Contact: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected])
International Applicants
Non-EU applicants should apply directly to
the International Office at TUS allowing
plenty of time for completing the visa
process. Applications for September start
should be made by July 1st at the latest.
Contact: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected])
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What modules will I Are there
study? opportunities for
further study?
Year 1
Graduates of this programme can
progress to a Higher Diploma,
Title: Communications And Masters or Ph.D.
Applications
Credits: 5
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Title: Computer Mathematics
Credits: 5
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Title: Digital Systems Concepts
Credits: 5
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Title: Digital Systems Design
Credits: 5
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Title: ICT and Applications
Credits: 5
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Title: Introduction To Computer
Networks
Credits: 5
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Title: Introduction To Programming
Credits: 5
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Title: Mathematical Methods
Credits: 5
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Title: Operating Systems
Fundamentals
Credits: 5
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Title: Structured Programming
Credits: 5
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Title: Understanding Local Area
Networks
Credits: 5
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Title: Web Development Fundamentals
Credits: 5
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Year 2
Title: Client-Server Technologies
Credits: 5
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Title: Cyber Security Operations
Credits: 5
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Title: Data Essentials
Credits: 5
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Title: Data Formats and Storage
Credits: 5
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Title: Database Administration
Credits: 5
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Title: Enterprise Network Design
Credits: 5
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Title: Introduction to Object Oriented
Programming
Credits: 5
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Title: Operating Systems Scripting
Credits: 5
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Title: Operating Systems Structures
Credits: 5
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Title: Public Cloud Foundations
Credits: 5
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Title: Server Virtualisation & Storage
Credits: 5
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Title: Statistics and Probability
Credits: 5
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Year 3
Title: Data Comms
Credits: 5
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Title: Group Project
Credits: 5
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Title: Network Security
Credits: 5
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Title: Server Administration: Services
Credits: 5
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Title: Technical Writing & Research
Skills
Credits: 5
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Title: Work Placement
Credits: 5
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Year 4
Title: Applied Cryptography
Credits:
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Title: Data Centre Design
Credits: 5
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Title: Digital Forensics
Credits: 5
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Title: Entrepreneurship
Credits: 5
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Title: Information Security
Credits: 5
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Title: Innovative Technologies & Future
Skills
Credits: 5
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Title: IT Governance & Management
Credits: 5
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Title: Penetration Testing
Credits: 5
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Title: Research Project
Credits: 5
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Title: Secure Public Cloud Services
Credits: 5
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Title: Server Administration:
Applications
Credits: 5
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Title: Software Defined Networks &
Network Automation
Credits: 5
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What are the career
prospects?
Graduates of this programme have worked
in positions such as:
Network Administrator/Technician
IT Customer Support
IT Technical Support (level 1 to 3)
Systems Administrator
Computer Network Engineer
Network Programmer/Analyst
Information Systems/Network
Manager
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Who is this programme suited to? Top 3 reasons to study this course
Suited to people who are creative, 1. Opportunity to gain professional
analytical and logical and who are computing certifications (e.g. Cisco
interested in computers and like CCNA, Microsoft MTA & MCSA,
solving real life problems. VMware VCP and Amazon AWS etc.)
as part of your studies.
Creative and innovative minded
people will be challenged in this 2. Complete industry projects as part
programme to express their ideas of your studies.
and develop ground-breaking new
technologies. 3. Undertake six months industry work
placement in year 3 as part of your
studies.
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