National College of Ireland

Course Details

Higher Certificate in Science in Business Computing

Course Description

This full-time course will also give you the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a professional career in the ICT and Business sector in both Irish and Multinational companies. A student will possess the appropriate combination of conceptual and practical skills in the relevant technical subjects as well as a range of supporting application and business modules. On completion of this two year course, you will have highly valued expertise in Software applications, Software development, HRM and Marketing. As a graduate of this computing course you will: Understand the essentials of business and information technology Design and create fully functioning websites as well as multimedia applications Understand how to manage a project from start to finish Have an understanding of the theory and practice of application development and support including the essentials of software applications Have the ability to act as a technical support person

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Technical support roles require graduates to have a combination of knowledge in IT and Business.The programme will produce a graduate capable of entering the area of business/customer support within the ICT sector. In addition, to having the required technical skills, graduates of this programme will also have knowledge in the areas of Business skills (e.g. Organisation Behaviour, Accounting and Human Resource Management). On completion of this programme, students will have gained the appropriate expertise in Software Applications with the necessary organisation and people skills required to work in a variety of jobs such as Business Computing Support, ICT Technician, Application Support, Technical Support Engineer, Business Support executive/Team Leader, Junior Marketing Associate, Customer Care Executive, Customer Support, Business Support Assistant and so on.

Higher Certificate in Science in Business Computing National College of Ireland