Higher Diploma in Science in Cloud & Mobile Software Development

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
HDip in Sc
Programme Code CR_KCMSD_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open, Fully Online No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2020
Department COMPUTER SCIENCE
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Knowledge of the theoretical, conceptual, practical and commercial elements involved in creating and successfully deploying mobile and cloud based applications.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind An in-depth knowledge of high-level computer programming languages and frameworks, computer architectures, networking, databases and the process of software development, testing and maintenance.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to analyse problems from various problem domains, design appropriate software and web solutions, and implement, test and deploy solutions to high professional and agreed standards.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to manage the development of software projects through all stages of development, evaluating user requirements, design, compatibility, and technology selections within agreed environmental and financial constraints.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to analyse a problem domain, specify requirements, model and design an appropriate solution, implement and test within particular application domains while adhering to a specified plan.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively on a software development project as an autonomous individual or as a part of a multidisciplinary development team, recognising the different roles within a team.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify limitations of own knowledge, to keep skills relevant and up-to-date, and to appreciate the need for continuous learning within a rapidly evolving industry.
PO8 Competence - Insight Act in a manner consistent with the best interests of clients, colleagues and other stakeholders and the general public; maintain integrity and independence in professional judgement.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DATA8002 Data Management Systems Ted Scully 3 5
COMP6029 Network Systems Ted Scully 3 5
SOFT7004 Object Oriented Principles Ted Scully 4 5
SOFT7006 Operating Systems Ted Scully 3 5
SOFT7007 Requirements Engineering Ted Scully 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
SOFT7008 Server-side Web Development Ted Scully 4 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SOFT8027 Cloud Software Engineering Ted Scully 1 10
COMP8058 Computer Science Project Ted Scully 2 10
COMP8046 Information Analytics Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT7035 Programming Mobile Devices Ted Scully 1 5