This course is Government-funded so no fees apply subject to completion within the 2 years.
Data Analytics, Enterprise Software Systems and Systems Analysis are identified by the Irish Government's Expert Group on Future Skills Needs as areas where there is a skills shortage in Ireland and consequently a large number of current, live job opportunities for appropriately trained graduates.
The WIT Higher Diploma in Business Systems Analysis has been designed in conjunction with industrial partners most notably the information services division of Sun Life Financial services to produce graduates matched to these employment opportunities.
This graduate entry course is particularly suited to either business or computing graduates who wish to enhance existing knowledge and up-skill into roles in business systems and data analysis, systems design and administration.
The course content includes Systems Analysis and Design; HCI and Web Design; Database Modelling; Enterprise Software Skills; Web Development; Data Analytics; Software Validation and Evolution; Project & Change Management
Contact Details:
If you want further information or to discuss your options please contact springboard@wit.ie
Indicative Schedule
| Part-time (Day) | Part-time (Evening) |
| Year 1 Semester 1 |
Year 1 Semester 1 Mon 6.30-10.00pm & Wednesday 6.30-10.00pm |
| Database Modelling (Mandatory) 5 credits | Database Modelling (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| HCI & Web Design (Mandatory) 5 credits | HCI & Web Design (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Year 1 Semester 2 |
Year 1 Semester 2 Monday 6.30-10.00pm, Wednesday 6.30-10.00pm |
| Data Analytics (Mandatory) 5 credits | Data Analytics (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Web Development (Mandatory) 5 credits | Web Development (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Year 2 Semester 1 |
Year 2 Semester 1 Tuesday 6.30-10.00 pm & Thursday 6.30-10.00pm and alternate Saturdays 10.00am-1.00pm |
|
Enterprise Software Skills (Mandatory) 5 credits |
Enterprise Software Skills (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Career Development Skills (Mandatory) 5 credits | Career Development Skills (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Systems Analysis & Design (Mandatory) 5 credits | Systems Analysis & Design (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Year 2 Semester 2 |
Year 2 Semester 2 Tuesday 6.30-10.00pm & Thursday 6.30-10.00pm |
| Project & Change Mgmt. (Mandatory) 5 credits | Project & Change Mgmt. (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Software Validation & Evaluation (Mandatory) 5 credits | Software Validation & Evaluation (Mandatory) 5 credits |
| Year 2 Summer | Year 2 Summer |
| Work Placement - Elective* 15 credits |
Work Placement - Elective* 15 credits |
| Industry-led Project - Elective* 15 credits | Industry-led Project - Elective* 15 credits |
| *choose one of these | *choose one of these |
A Level 8 qualification in business, engineering, science, maths and physics or healthcare.
Some applicants who do not immediately meet these requirements may wish to consider using WIT's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism in order to make application that can be considered for entry to this course. Please contact the Springboard Coordinator for further details and see further details on WIT's RPL policy at www.wit.ie/rpl.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT’s English Language Requirements for details. http://www.wit.ie/about_wit/documents_and_policies/english_language_requirements
Systems and data analysis skills are now required across industry - not simply in the ICT/Software Development Sector. Industies which have employed our graduates in recent years include:
- Finance, Banking, Insurance
- Software Development
- Manufacturing Management and Administration
- Professional Services, Advertising , Sales and Marketing
- Health, Social Services, Public Administration Management and Administration
Specific skills areas:
- Systems & Data Analysis and Design
- Database Administration
- Systems Administration
- CRM Administration
- Applications Systems Administration
- Business Systems Administration
- Operations Systems Administration
Sample job title:
- Systems Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- CRM Administrator
The Springboard Coordinator, Martina Mullally, works with ICTSkills students and employers from the outset of the course in order to match all students with productive and fulfilling work placement experience. In the ICT industry work placements frequently lead to job offers and that has very much been our experience.
Please see more information on ICTSkills Work Placement here.
Springboard Coordinator: Martina Mullally
Tel: +353 51 302 849
Email: springboard@wit.ie
Postal Address:
Springboard Coordinator (A03)
School of Education & Lifelong Learning
Waterford Institute of Technology
Cork Road, Waterford.
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