Data Analytics and Software Development - Higher Diploma
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Data Analytics and Software Development - Higher Diploma
The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics and Software Development course is a fulltime program for graduates of engineering or related technology disciplines, that will provide learners with fundamental theoretical and practical skills, abilities and knowledge to gain a comprehensive understanding of data analytics and software development closely aligned to current employer needs.
The program has been designed in consultation with a number of technology businesses that are based in the west/mid-west regions (all part of the Limerick for IT group). Analog Devices, HP (Galway), Johnson & Johnson (Vistakon), DELL and General Motors have all been involved in the course design.
Objectives
The purpose of this fulltime course is to equip graduates with the skills necessary for careers in industry in the area of data analytics. Focusing on the higher level skills this program will allow graduates to meet the needs of supporting infrastructure and technologies roles, as well as supporting the objective of increasing skills availability in the region as stated in the Action Plan for Jobs Mid West Region 2016.
Participants will gain a solid foundation in programming giving them the ability to identify design, code and construct systems to solve programming problems.
Students will be exposed to languages and systems commonly used in statistical environments including; SPSS, Minitab, R, Python, SQL, and CRISP-DM. In addition they will develop a sound understanding of statistics, information and data modelling, data analysis, and database systems.
This skill set will equip participants for roles not only in the manufacturing based companies that are the main partners in the development of this program but also in a range of other sectors including services, finance and more general ICT roles.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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Program Outcome
Qualification: NFQ Level 8