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Programme Code
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CR_KCYIN_9
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Mode of Delivery
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Full Time, Part Time, Fully Online, Blended
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No. of Semesters
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3
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NFQ Level
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9
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Embedded Award
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No
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Programme Credits
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90
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| Next Review Date |
| No dates assigned |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Programme Outcomes
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PO Domains
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Programme Learning Outcome
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PO1
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Knowledge - Breadth
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A specialised knowledge of the theory, principles, concepts, methodologies and practical application associated with Cybersecurity innovation and entrepreneurship.
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PO2
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Knowledge - Kind
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Explicit and tacit knowledge with an ability to evaluate and demonstrate current theory and best practice supporting Cybersecurity innovators and entrepreneurs.
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PO3
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Skill - Range
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Observe, gain empathy and gather the needs of Cybersecurity users, to identify, evaluate, select and validate ideas for new products, services and solutions that will contribute to the creation of new Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME's) and High Potential Start Ups (HPSU's) in Cybersecurity; develop teamwork, leadership, analytical and communication skills necessary to launch commercially viable Cybersecurity start-ups. The graduate will also have the skills to prepare a thesis, detail and evaluate work undertaken and communicate and justify conclusions made.
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PO4
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Skill - Selectivity
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The ability to critically evaluate and compare a broad range of identified unmet needs or challenges in Cybersecurity by assessing them against metrics such as commercial opportunity, revenue, investment and impact; the capacity to pivot when a product, service or solution does not meet customer expectations and modify their business and commercialisation plan; the ability to adapt to an evolving market, legal, regulatory and funding landscape.
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PO5
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Competence - Context
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The knowledge, skills and abilities, to develop and launch a start up i.e. SME/HPSU to address the needs and challenges facing industry sectors on the topic of Cybersecurity or cyber related innovation programme/activities within an existing company. The capacity to employ analytical and problem solving skills to investigate a cyber related research question and communicate a comprehensive professional thesis.
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PO6
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Competence - Role
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An ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team to generate new ideas to respond to an unmet need or challenge facing an industry sector in Cybersecurity; the capacity to plan, lead, manage, engage with diverse stakeholder groups and to work ethically and professionally with a capacity for leadership, integrity, and empathy.
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PO7
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Competence - Learning to Learn
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The ability for reflection in examining the effectiveness of decisions at organisational and personal level; identification of relevant continuing professional development for personal development and organisational learning plans to support Cybersecurity innovation and commercialisation projects and conduct research to evaluate the outcomes to achieve success.
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PO8
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Competence - Insight
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Gain expert knowledge into the needs and challenges of various industry sectors in Cybersecurity; through customer discovery reflect on insights and pivot solutions; comply with law and regulations relevant to the sector; integrate own professional experience and knowledge, skills and abilities learnt as part of the programme to successfully develop a Cybersecurity business and lead an innovation function in a cyber related company and and disseminate well round arguments based on independent research.
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Year 1 / Semester 1
Elective Regulation
Elective modules need to align to the computing award standard at Level 9. As a result, learners cannot enrol in an elective without prior approval from the Head of Department.
Year 1 / Semester 2
Year 1 / Semester 3
Research Project Topic
To ensure the computing award standards at Level 9 are met, the project topic and research methods must be approved by the Head of Department.
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