Programme Overview

The successful use of IT has been vital to business success. Therefore, there is continuous need to understand how best to manage and apply ever changing IT solutions that enhance and improve business competitiveness. Graduates of this course will enhance their management skills to function effectively within a technology organisation. They will also have an understanding of key business processes and information communications technologies.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of the strategic use of information systems.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure and security aspects required to support e-business systems and applications.
• Be able to identify, formulate and manage technical solutions and software applications.
• Enhance your people skills through building communication, presentation, and team-working skills.

Additional Information

The programme includes preparation and training for SAP certification, which is the most important Enterprise Resource Planning tool.

Course Structure and Award

This course is a one year follow-on course to the BA (Ord) in Management of Technology in Business resulting in an honours degree. The course is run over 2 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive a HETAC BA (Honours) Degree in Technology Management at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Career Prospects

The interdisciplinary nature of the course is designed to lead graduates towards employment in the business and/or information technology domains. As a graduate from this programme you can seek employment opportunities in management of business and technology in all types of organisations, business analyst positions and senior business positions where strong knowledge of IT is a requirement.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Technology Management, graduates can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as MSc and MBA programmes at National College of Ireland.

Who is the Course for?

This course is designed primarily for graduates of the BA (Ordinary) in Management of Technology in Business or graduates from comparable courses. The course is also ideal for mature applicants managing or looking to manage a workforce within an IT environment or those with experience managing IT start up companies. These applicants will be considered on their individual merits and experience.

Entry Requirements

The normal requirement is a BA (Ordinary) in Management of Technology in Business, or a comparable programme. Mature applicants and other non-standard applicants will be considered on their individual merits and experience. This course cannot be applied for directly through the CAO as it is a 1 year follow on to the Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Management of Technology in Business.

Course Fees

This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Programme Modules

View our Module Descriptor for more information on the modules in this course