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    College of Computer Training (CCT)Prospectus

    www.cct.ie

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    Welcome to the College of Computer Training (CCT)

    As a committed and dedicated organisation, it is ourgoal to maintain a learner focus in providing accessibleand quality education to directly prepare our studentsfor further study, or careers in the I.T. and Business

    global economies.

    Our college afords a personal touch to all its studentswith small class sizes and an excellent student service.We create a dynamic, s tudent-centred internationallearning environment, which promotes individualpotential.

    We invite you to study the information available in thisProspectus. Whether you are a prospective student, aparent, guidance counsellor, a business or researchpartner, community group, or an international associate,we would be delighted to engage in more detail aboutwhat CCT can ofer you.

    Yours sincerely,Noel E. GallagherChairman

    Welcome to the College ofComputer Training (CCT)Welcome to the College ofComputer Training (CCT)

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    CCT is committed to embracing an inclusive quality assurance culture, and has developed a number of policies andprocedures to ensure that our courses and services are the highest quality in the IT education and training industry.

    Please contact the college directly to obtain a copy of the colleges Quality Assurance Handbook, detailing all of thepolicies and procedures at CCT.

    About CCT

    Special featuresof learning at CCT

    small class sizes, promoting an interactiveatmosphere with fellow students and lecturers,

    excellent levels of academic support

    continuous assessment system used throughoutall programmes in order to better prepare for endof semester examinations by learning in aprogressive manner;

    career-based programmes aligned closely with

    developments and changes in the global ITindustry;

    after-care academic tutorial support provided by

    lecturers outside class time; and

    class demonstrators used in practical lectures tohelp more students understand labdemonstrations.

    General facilities Dublin city centre location;

    online and campus library; wireless Internet access;

    fully equipped computer laboratory;

    state-of-the-art lecture rooms; and access to a PC and laptop computer for all students.

    International studentsstudying in IrelandIrelands worldwide reputation for high qualityeducation is built on the solid foundation ofcommitment to excellence. Ireland is a beautiful

    island, combining contemporary modern cities with anunspoilt countryside, cityscapes steeped in history anda rich natural habitat. Renowned for friendliness, oursafe,Englishspeakingcountryoersthewarmestofwelcomes to students from all over the world.

    AFriendly,SafeCountr y EnglishspeakingCountr y InternationallyRecognisedQualicationsand

    Extensive Choice SupportiveLearningEnvironments InnovativeandCreativeCulture DistinguishedGraduates LeadingGlobalCompaniesinIreland

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    CCT libraryThe library and information service at CCT incorporatesresources covering all the main IT areas and schools ofthought,reectingtheacademicfocusofthecollege.The library contains a growing collection of online and

    actual resources on a variety of subjects, including:

    programming; systems analysis and design; web design and development; articialintelligence; project management; network management and security; operating systems; ICT law; management information systems SafariTechnicaland Business BooksOnline ProquestOnline Journals.

    MoodleMoodle is an open source course management systemusedthroughoutCCT.Studentscanaccesscoursenotesof full- and part-time courses, past exam papers andsample assessments, conduct online exams andassignments in relation to the course material theyare studying, and keep abreast of important social andacademic dates.

    Quality assuranceCCT is committed to embracing an inclusive qualityassurance culture, and has developed a number ofpolicies and procedures to ensure that our courses andservices are the highest quality in the IT education and

    training industry.

    Please contact the college directly to obtain a copy ofthe colleges Quality Assurance Handbook, detailing allof the policies and procedures at CCT.

    AccreditationThe College of Computer Training (CCT) is accredited bythe following globally renowned accreditation andawarding bodies:

    HETAC FETAC University of Hertfordshire IrishComputerSociety&ICSSkills City&Guilds Council of European Professional Informatics

    Societies(CEPIS) NCC Education Institute of Commercial Management ForasiseannaSaothairIrishNationalRegisterof

    Trainers

    CCT has agreed its Quality Assurance Policies and

    Procedures with the Higher Education Training AwardsCouncil (HETAC) in Ireland.

    All CCT full-time courses are included on theInternationalisation Register of approved programmesinIrelandhostedbytheIrishDept.ofEducation&Science:

    College of Computer Trainings approved TrainingProgrammes and Trainers have been placed on theFS/EINationalRegisterofTrainers.Theregistrationnumber of CCT is 902860.

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    Accommodation serviceThis service is mainly used by our international students.We can provide home stay accommodation with an Irishfamily, which suits your needs and special requests. CCTalsooersadviceonndingandsharingindependent

    accommodation around Dublin.

    Airport transferThe warm CCT welcome for our international studentscan begin with airport transfer to and from Dublinairport.

    Counselling serviceAlthough college is usually a positive experience, somestudentscanexperiencediculties.CCToersacondentialcounsellingservice,providedbya

    professionally registered counselling psychologist workingas a consultant to the College.

    Health serviceCCT provides a subsidised medical service, for a nominalfee per visit to a professionally registered practitioner. Wecan also arrange medical insurance at a reduced rate fornon-EU nationals studying at the College.

    Free career guidanceCCT is committed to providing a free, learner-centred

    guidance and information service to our students, whichiscondential,impartial,exibleandcourteous.

    Information and publicationsTheStudentOceatCCTisaninformationhubandisalwaysaccessible.Acourse-specicstudenthandbookisdistributed to all registered students, which presents allthe information you need to get started.

    Student developmentprogrammeOurStudentServicesDepartmentoersarangeofworkshops and seminars throughout the academic yearrelating to such relevant subjects as stress management,study skills, communication skills and exam techniques.

    Sports and social programmesWe are always delighted to expand the range of clubsand societies at CCT, as determined by student demand.Opportunitiesforparticipationinsportandrecreationatthe College can be provided in nearby facilities, includingsoccer, cricket, swimming, badminton, basketball, indoorsoccer, GAA and a gym.

    Student life

    At CCT, we are committedto enhancing the studentexperience by oering arange of services fromcareers information to socialand sporting activities.

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    Course OverviewTheInternationalFoundationProgrammeofCCTis an undergraduate foundation programme whichdevelops international students knowledge, skills andcompetenceinComputing,IT,andBusiness,aswellasenhancingandimprovingEnglishLanguagelevelsprociency.TheoverallaimofthisprogrammeleadingtotheawardofFETACLevel5CerticateinLiberalArts,is to prepare international students for undergraduatefurther and higher education level, and to help learnersgain access to university.

    Programme ContentThis programme is generally delivered over 4 academic

    semesters, 2 academic years (although students with anIELTSscoreof5.0uponentrancetothisprogrammemaybe able to complete the programme in 1 year):

    Year 1GeneralEnglishLanguagestudiesandEnglishfor

    Academic Purposes,accreditedbyACELSIreland

    Year 2Semester 1CommunicationsMathematicsComputer Applications and Information Technology

    SkillsPersonal&ProfessionalDevelopment

    Semester 2Applied CommunicationsBusinessAdministrationInternetSocialStudies

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods tohelp ensure that the learning outcomes of each subjectwill be achieved, for example: Written Examination

    compiledoflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations, Group Projects, Practical Assignments,OralExaminationsandsoon.Assessmentwillbecontinuousthroughouteachmodule,withnalexaminations administered in most of the modules.LearnerswillalsobeassessedforFETACLevel5awardcerticationandIELTSexam.

    International FoundationProgramme CCT112

    Mechanisms for giving and receiving

    feedback on learning progressCCT constantly encourages feedback from its learners in aformalandinformalbasis.Learnershaveanopportunitytogive feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilities,administration, student services and admissions and courseinductionthroughthefollowingvericationsurveys:1)LearnerVericationsurvey;2)StudentServicesandSupportsurvey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. CCTconstantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formalandinformalbasis.LearnersalsoconductanOngoingMonitoring Review process with faculty and administrationof the college once per semester.

    AccreditationThisprogrammeisawardedbytheFurtherEducationandTrainingAwardsCouncilofIreland(FETAC)andACELS.ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,InternationalisationRegister,ofapproved full-time programmes in Ireland.

    Academic Progression OpportunitiesSuccessfulgraduatesoftheFETACLevel5CerticateinInformation Technology, will be eligible to progress directlyontotheHETACLevel6HigherCerticatestandard,orprogressingdirectlyontoLevel7and8Bachelorslevel,atIrish and UK universities.

    Duration/ Commencement datesOne-Twoacademicyears(twoseparateroutesdependingon pre-requisite knowledge and experience in IT). CCTusually commences full-time programmes over 3 intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectly for the next Commencement date.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

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    International FoundationProgramme CCT112

    Protection for Learners policyThecollegemaintainsaProtectionforLearnersPolicyforthis programme. In the unlikely event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, learners will be transferred toanotherprovideroeringthesameorsimilarprogramme.To facilitate this, CCT has in place arrangements with twoother educational and training providers to which courseparticipants will be directed in the unlikely event ofcessation of a programme. In the event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, where the option of transfer isnot acceptable or feasible to the learner, CCT will refund themost recently paid fees. CCT has in place academic bondingarrangementwithtwootherprovidersoftheFETACLevel5CerticateinITprogramme.

    Learner Supports availableThefollowingLearnerSupportsareavailableforthisprogramme: Mentoring, Accommodation and AirportTransfer(ifapplicable),CounsellingService,HealthService,CareerGuidanceService,LearnerDevelopmentprogramme,SportsandSocialprogrammes,InformationandPublicationservice,Moodle,LearnerdisabilitytestingandexpertadviceservicethroughtheCCTaliationwithITBlanchardstownandtheNationalLearningNetwork.

    Entry RequirementsNo previous experience or knowledge is required to beaccepted for this course. However, any experience withinthe Computing and ICT sector will be advantageous, aswellasIrishNQFLevel4certicationinthesubjectareaofComputingandICT.InternationallearnerswhoserstlanguageisnotEnglishshouldhaveachievedanIELTSscoreof4.0orthefollowingTOEFLequivalency:TOEFLCBT-123/TOEFLIBT-41.

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    Course AudienceThis full-time programme is ideal for any learner withan interest and motivation to embark on a Computingcareer,specicallywithintheareasofNetworkingandSystemsAdministration.Itprovidesastrongintroductory foundation to these pertinent, practicalareaswiththeeldofComputingandInformationTechnology. No pre-requisite knowledge of NetworkingandSystemsAdministrationisrequiredtocommencethis course.

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to theawardofDiplomainICTSystemsSupport,isto

    provide its learners with the necessary theoreticaland practical skills, knowledge and competence, togain a comprehensive introductory foundation andunderstandingoftheareaofICTSystemsSupport.Itisenvisionedthatgraduateswillbeabletofullawiderangeofentry-levelroleswithintheareaofSystemsandNetworkSupport,and/orengageinfurtherstudyinawiderangeofareaswithinICTSystemsSupportatundergraduatelevelandspecicallyprogressingontotheCity&GuildsAdvancedDiplomainICTSystemsSupport.

    Course ContentThis programme is delivered over 2 academic semesters,

    1 academic year:

    Semester 1CustomerSupportProvisionMaintainICTEquipmentandSystemsInstall,CongureandTestICTNetworksInstall,CongureandMaintainSoftware

    Semester 2InstallandCongureICTEquipmentandOperatingSystemsICT Repair Centre ProcedureICTSystemsMonitoringandOperationTestingICTSystems

    ProgressionStudentswhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillbe eligible for progression onto the Advanced Diploma inICTSystemsSupport.

    Diploma in ICTSystems Support CCT106

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved, for example: Written Examination compiled oflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

    AccreditationThis programme is awarded by the globally recognisedawardingbody,City&Guilds.ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,

    Internationalisation Register.

    Duration / Commencement datesOneacademicyear.CCTusuallycommencesfull-time programmesover3intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectlyforthenextCommencement date

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12

    months

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    Advanced Diploma in ICTSystems Support CCT108

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved, for example: Written Examination compiled oflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

    AccreditationThis programme is awarded by the globally recognisedawardingbody,City&Guilds.ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,

    Internationalisation Register.

    Duration / Commencement datesOneacademicyear.CCTusuallycommencesfull-time programmesover3intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectlyforthenextCommencement date

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12

    months

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to the awardofAdvancedDiplomaforSoftwareDevelopers,istoprovide its learners with the necessary theoretical andpractical skills, knowledge and competence, to gaina comprehensive intermediate understanding in theareaofSoftwareDevelopment.Itisenvisionedthatgraduateswillbeabletofullawiderangeofentry-levelroleswithinthisarea,and/orengageinfurtherstudy in a wide range of areas within Programming andSoftwareDevelopment.

    Course ContentThis programme is delivered over 2 academic semesters,

    1 academic year:

    Semester 1DevelopDesignsandTestSoftwareComponentsRequirementsAnalysisandSystemsSpecicationsDevelopSoftwareusingSQLDesigningandCreatingAdvancedWebSites

    Semester 2Designing and Creating Relational DatabasesCreating and Designing Websites Using Web Animationand Web GraphicsDevelopSoftwareusingC++DevelopSoftwareusingJava

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    Course AudienceThis full-time programme is ideal for any learner withan interest and motivation to embark on a Computingcareer,specicallywithintheareaofSoftwareDevelopment. It provides a strong introductoryfoundationtoSoftwareDevelopmentandComputerGamesdesign.Nopre-requisiteknowledgeofSoftwareDevelopment is required to commence this course.

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to theawardofDiplomaforSoftwareDevelopers,istoprovide its learners with the necessary theoreticaland practical skills, knowledge and competence, to

    gain a comprehensive introductory foundation andunderstandingoftheareaofSoftwareDevelopment.Itisenvisionedthatgraduateswillbeabletofullawiderangeofentry-levelroleswithinthisarea,and/or engage in further study in a wide range of areaswithinProgrammingandSoftwareDevelopmentatundergraduatelevelandspecicallyprogressingontotheCity&GuildsAdvancedDiplomaofSoftwareDevelopers.

    Course ContentThis programme is delivered over 2 academic semesters,1 academic year:

    Semester 1Designing and Creating DatabasesCreateDesignsandTestSoftwareComponentsDesigningandCreatingMulti-pageWebSites

    Semester 2CreateSoftwareComponentsusingC++CreateSoftwareComponentsusingJava

    Diploma for SoftwareDevelopers CCT107

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved, for example: Written Examination compiled oflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

    AccreditationThis programme is awarded by the globally recognisedawardingbody,City&Guilds.ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,

    Internationalisation Register.

    Duration / Commencement datesOneacademicyear.CCTusuallycommencesfull-timeprogrammesover3intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectlyforthenextCommencement date

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12

    months.

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    Advanced Diploma forSoftware Developers CCT109

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to the awardofAdvancedDiplomainICTSystemsSupport,istoprovide its learners with the necessary theoretical andpractical skills, knowledge and competence, to gaina comprehensive foundation and understanding oftheareaofICTSystemsSupport.Itisenvisionedthatgraduateswillbeabletofullawiderangeofentry-levelandjuniorroleswithintheareaofSystemsandNetworkSupport,and/orengageinfurtherstudyinawiderangeofareaswithinICTSystemsSupportatundergraduate level. It is ideal for those candidateswho want to install and support ICT systems, wantcareer progression within the ICT industry, those whowish to build on the skills and knowledge acquired at

    Diploma level.

    Course ContentThis programme is delivered over 2 academic semesters,1 academic year:

    Semester 1CustomerSupportProvisionPlanfortheDeliveryofICTSupportServicesandAssistintheAcquisitionofICTSystemsInstall,CongureandIntegrateNetworkedHardwareandSoftwareInstall,CongureandUpgradeICTSoftwareMaintainICTEquipmentandSystems

    Semester 2ImplementinganICTSystemsSecurityPolicyPrinciplesofPlanningTelecommunicationsServicesDevelop ICT Technical Documentation and ProceduresICTSystemsandNetworkManagement

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved, for example: Written Examination compiled oflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

    AccreditationThis programme is awarded by the globally recognisedawardingbody,City&Guilds.ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,

    Internationalisation Register.

    Duration / Commencement datesOneacademicyear.CCTusuallycommencesfull-timeprogrammesover3intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectlyforthenextCommencement date

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12

    months.

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    Course AudienceTheFETACLevel5CerticateinITisafull-timeone- two year further education training programme.The programme is designed to provide a generalintroduction to the area of Information CommunicationsTechnology, and to serve as a pre-higher educationprogramme to college or university. No previousexperience or knowledge is required to be accepted forthis course.

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to theawardofFETACLevel5CerticateinIT,istoprovideits learners with the necessary theoretical and

    practical skills, knowledge and competence, togain a comprehensive introductory foundation andunderstanding of the main subject areas and schools ofthought within the area of Information Technology atIrishNFQLevel5.

    Programme ContentThis programme is delivered over 2 academic semesters,1 academic year:

    Semester 1C20012 ComputerArchitec ture&SystemsG20001 Communications

    C20148 Web AuthoringC30145 OperatingSystems

    Semester 2C20013 Computer ProgrammingB20012 DatabaseMethodsC30143 Networks

    W20008 Work Experience

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods tohelp ensure that the learning outcomes of each subject

    will be achieved, for example: Written Examinationcompiledoflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations, Group Projects, Practical Assignments,OralExaminationsandsoon.Assessmentwillbecontinuousthroughouteachmodule,withnalexaminations administered in most of the modules.

    FETAC Level 5 Certicate inInformation Technology CITXX

    Mechanisms for giving and receiving

    feedback on learning progressCCT constantly encourages feedback from its learners in aformalandinformalbasis.Learnershaveanopportunitytogive feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilities,administration, student services and admissions and courseinductionthroughthefollowingvericationsurveys:1)LearnerVericationsurvey;2)StudentServicesandSupportsurvey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. CCTconstantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formalandinformalbasis.LearnersalsoconductanOngoingMonitoring Review process with faculty and administrationof the college once per semester.

    AccreditationThisprogrammeisawardedbytheFurtherEducation andTrainingAwardsCouncilofIreland(FETAC).ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,Internationalisation Register, of approved full-timeprogrammes in Ireland.

    Academic Progression OpportunitiesSuccessfulgraduatesoftheFETACLevel5Certicatein Information Technology, will be eligible to progress directlyontotheHETACLevel6HigherCerticateinScienceinComputing in Information Technology at CCT, and willbeconsideredforotherLevel6graduateprogressionopportunities in Ireland.

    Duration / Commencement datesOne-Twoacademicyears(twoseparateroutesdependingon pre-requisite knowledge and experience in IT). CCTusually commences full-time programmes over 3 intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectly for the next Commencement date.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

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    FETAC Level 5 Certicate inInformation Technology CITXX

    Protection for Learners policyThecollegemaintainsaProtectionforLearnersPolicyforthis programme. In the unlikely event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, learners will be transferred toanotherprovideroeringthesameorsimilarprogramme.To facilitate this, CCT has in place arrangements with t woother educational and training providers to which courseparticipants will be directed in the unlikely event ofcessation of a programme. In the event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, where the option of transfer isnot acceptable or feasible to the learner, CCT will refund themost recently paid fees. CCT has in place academic bondingarrangementwithtwootherprovidersoftheFETACLevel5CerticateinITprogramme.

    Learner Supports availableThefollowingLearnerSupportsareavailableforthisprogramme: Mentoring, Accommodation and AirportTransfer(ifapplicable),CounsellingService,HealthService,CareerGuidanceService,LearnerDevelopmentprogramme,SportsandSocialprogrammes,InformationandPublicationservice,Moodle,LearnerdisabilitytestingandexpertadviceservicethroughtheCCTaliationwithITBlanchardstownandtheNationalLearningNetwork.

    Entry RequirementsNo previous experience or knowledge is required to beaccepted for this course. However, any experience withinthe Computing and ICT sector will be advantageous, aswellasIrishNQFLevel4certicationinthesubjectareaofComputingandICT.InternationallearnerswhoserstlanguageisnotEnglishshouldhaveachievedanIELTSscoreof5.0orthefollowingTOEFLequivalency:TOEFLCBT-180/TOEFLIBT64.

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    Course AudienceTheCertiedInformationTechnologySystemsSpecialist(CITSS)programmeisidealforthosewithaPCMaintenance,ITSupport,ITAdministrator,orNetworkingbackground. It would be considered a non-essentialadvantage to have at least 1 years occupationalexperiencewithintheITeld.Themostimportantnecessity is to have enthusiasm and motivation tocomplete this programme. Experience is not essential.

    Course OverviewTheCertiedInformationTechnologySystemsAdministrator(CITSS)programmecomprisesoneacademicqualicationfromFETAC,andthree

    professional industry sectoral awards by three leadingglobally accredited IT awarding bodies CompTIA,Microsoft and Cisco. The programme covers computermaintenance and troubleshooting, networking andnetworksecurity,softwareandhardwarecongurationnecessary to access a successful career in the computerindustry, or to pursue further studies at undergraduateand graduate level.

    The CITSS programme leads to four awards /qualications.Studentsarepositionedtoundertakethefollowingindustry-recognised examinations:

    FETAC Level 6 Certicate in Computer Network

    Technology

    Microsoft Certied Systems Administrator(MCSA)

    CompTIA A+

    Cisco Certied Network Associate (CCNA)

    TheoverallaimoftheCITSSprogrammeistoprovidetheindividualcandidatewithsucientpracticalandtheoretical computer knowledge to pursue a technicalcareer as a professional IT Technical Engineer.

    Stage 1: FETAC Level 6 Certicate in ComputerNetwork Technology

    SystemsSof tware NetworkModels&Technologies ClientServerNetworks NetworkAdministration SystemMaintenance WanTechnologies SwitchingBasics RoutingTechnologies

    Stage 2: CompTIA A+

    Microsoft Certied Systems Administrator(MCSA)

    Cisco Certied Network Associate (CCNA)

    Certied Information TechnologySystems Specialist (CITSS) CCT103

    AccreditationTheCITSSincorporatescerticationbyFETACandthefollowing leading IT corporations:

    Microsoft ww w.microsoft.com,CompTIA www.comptia.orgCisco ww w.cisco.com.

    Entry RequirementsTheacademicentrancerequirementsforCCTsCITSAprofessional diploma programme are:

    Irish Leaving Certicate

    (Final Secondary school examination)5 passes at Ordinary level including Mathematics and anylanguageInternational equivalent academic entrance requirementscan be ascertained by contacting us directly.OrFETAC Level 5 Certication in a related eldOrMature students (23 or over) need to satisfy an interviewwith a panel of experts at CCT, and may not need satisfy anyentrance requirementsOr3 years experience in the IT and Computing industry

    As a guideline, International students whose native

    language is not English are required to produce aninternationally recognised English language test scoreequivalenttoanabsoluteminimumscoreof5.0ontheIELTS(InternationalEnglishLanguageTestingSystem)exam.TherecommendedIELTSscoreforthisprogrammeis:5.5,orthefollowingTOEFLequivalencies:TOEFLCBT183/TOEFLIBT65

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved,forexample:Industrycerticationonlineexams,WrittenExaminations,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,

    GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

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    Certied Information TechnologySystems Specialist (CITSS) CCT103

    Mechanisms for giving and receiving

    feedback on learning progressCCT constantly encourages feedback from its learners in aformalandinformalbasis.Learnershaveanopportunitytogive feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilities,administration, student services and admissions and courseinductionthroughthefollowingvericationsurveys:1)LearnerVericationsurvey;2)StudentServicesandSupportsurvey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. CCTconstantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formalandinformalbasis.LearnersalsoconductanOngoingMonitoring Review process with faculty and administrationof the college once per semester.

    AccreditationThisprogrammeisawardedbytheFurtherEducationandTrainingAwardsCouncilofIreland(FETAC),Microsoft,Cisco,and CompTIA. This programme is also included on the IrishDeptofEducation&Science,InternationalisationRegister,of approved full-time programmes in Ireland.

    Academic Progression OpportunitiesSuccessfulgraduatesoftheCITSSprogramme,willbeeligibletoprogressdirectlyontotheHETACLevel6HigherCerticateinScienceinComputinginInformationTechnology at CCT, and will be considered for exemptionsonanyBachelorsdegreeprogramme.

    Duration / Commencement datesTwo academic years. CCT usually commences full-timeprogrammesover3intakesperyear:February,MayandSeptember.PleasecontactCCTdirectlyforthenextCommencement date.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

    Protection for Learners policyThisprogrammeisawardedbytheFurtherEducationandThecollegemaintainsaProtectionforLearnersPolicyforthis programme. In the unlikely event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, learners will be transferred toanotherprovideroeringthesameorsimilarprogramme.

    To facilitate this, CCT has in place arrangements with twoother educational and training providers to which courseparticipants will be directed in the unlikely event ofcessation of a programme. In the event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, where the option of transfer isnot acceptable or feasible to the learner, CCT will refund themost recently paid fees. CCT has in place academic bondingarrangementwithtwootherprovidersoftheFETACLevel5CerticateinITprogramme.

    Learner Supports availableThefollowingLearnerSupportsareavailableforthisprogramme: Mentoring, Accommodation and AirportTransfer(ifapplicable),CounsellingService,HealthService,

    CareerGuidanceService,LearnerDevelopmentprogramme,SportsandSocialprogrammes,InformationandPublicationservice,Moodle,LearnerdisabilitytestingandexpertadviceservicethroughtheCCTaliationwithITBlanchardstownandtheNationalLearningNetwork.

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    Course AudienceThis full-time programme is ideal for any learnerwith an interest and motivation to embark on aComputing career. It provides a strong introductoryfoundationtothemorepertinentareaswiththeeldof Computing and Information Technology. No pre-requisite knowledge of Computing and IT is requiredto commence this course, but any previous knowledge,skills or competence in the area would be advantageous.

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to theawardofHigherCerticateinScienceinComputingin Information Technology, is to provide its learners

    with the necessary theoretical and practical skills,knowledge and competence, to gain a comprehensiveand specialised, strong foundation and understandingof the area of Computing in Information Technology. Itisenvisionedthatgraduateswillbeabletofullawiderangeofentry-levelroleswithintheindustry,and/orengage in further study in a wide range of areas withinComputingandInformationTechnologyatLevel7andLevel8,tofurtherdeveloptheircareers.

    Course ContentThis programme is delivered over 4 academic semesters,2 academic years:

    Semester 1Computer Programming 1Data CommunicationsMathsforComputing&IT1ComputerArchitecture&SystemsCreative Digital Media

    Semester 2Computer Programming 2Network TechnologyMathsforComputing&IT2Personal&ProfessionalDevelopmentWeb Design

    Semester 3

    GUI ProgrammingMobile TechnologyClientOperatingSystemsDatabasesWeb Development

    Semester 4Advanced ProgrammingSystemsAnalysis&DesignNetworkServiceManagement&VirtualisationServerOperatingSystemsManagementInformationSystems

    Higher Certicate in Science in Computingin Information Technology CCT110

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved, for example: Written Examination compiled oflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

    AccreditationThis programme is accredited by the Higher Education andTraining Awards Council of Ireland (HETAC).

    Mechanisms for giving and receivingfeedback on learning progressCCT constantly encourages feedback from its learners in aformalandinformalbasis.Learnershaveanopportunitytogive feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilities,administration, student services and admissions and courseinductionthroughthefollowingvericationsurveys:1)LearnerVericationsurvey;2)StudentServicesandSupportsurvey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. CCTconstantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formalandinformalbasis.LearnersalsoconductanOngoingMonitoring Review process with faculty and administrationof the college once per semester.

    Duration / Commencement datesTwo academic years.Please contact CCT directly for the next Commencementdate

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

    Academic Progression Opportunities

    Successfulgraduatesofthisprogramme,willbeeligibletoprogressontoLevel7oftheNQFonarelatedprogramme,andthethirdyearofaBachelorsinScienceinComputinginScienceinComputinginInformationTechnologyatInstituteofTechnology,Blanchardstown,subjecttoachievementofaMerit2nalgrading.Graduateswouldalsobeconsideredfor other graduate career opportunities in Ireland, as theCCNAandMCSAindustrycerticationsareembeddedintothisLevel6academicprogramme.

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    Higher Certicate in Science in Computingin Information Technology CCT110

    Protection for Learners policyThecollegemaintainsaProtectionforLearnersPolicyforthis programme. In the unlikely event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, learners will be transferred toanotherprovideroeringthesameorsimilarprogramme.Tofacilitate this, CCT has in place arrangements with two otherHETAC accreditedng providers to which course part icipantswill be directed in the unlikely event of cessation ofthis programme. In the event of a programme of studyunexpectedly ceasing, where the option of transfer is notacceptable or feasible to the learner, CCT will refund themost recently paid fees. CCT has in place academic bondingarrangements with two other HETAC providers who deliver asimilarprogrammeatLevel6.

    Learner Supports availableThefollowingLearnerSupportsareavailableforthis programme: Mentoring, Accommodation and AirportTransfer(ifapplicable),CounsellingService,HealthService,CareerGuidanceService,LearnerDevelopmentprogramme,SportsandSocialprogrammes,InformationandPublicationservice,Moodle,LearnerdisabilitytestingandexpertadviceservicethroughtheCCTaliationwithITBlanchardstownandtheNationalLearningNetwork.

    Entry RequirementsNo previous experience or knowledge is required to beaccepted for this course. However, any experience within

    the Computing and ICT sector will be advantageous, aswellasIrishNQFLevel5certicationinthesubjectareaofComputing and ICT. Minimum academic entry requirementsforunder23yearoldapplicantsare:atleast5passesatOrdinarylevelintheIrishLeavingCerticateincludingMathsandalanguage.InternationallearnerswhoserstlanguageisnotEnglishshouldhaveachievedanIELTSscoreof5.5orthefollowingTOEFLequivalencies:TOEFLCBT183/TOEFLIBT65.

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    NCC Education Postgraduate Diplomain Strategic Business IT leading to the Universityof Hertfordshire MSc in Strategic Business

    Information Systems CCT105

    Course OverviewTheNCCEducationPostgraduateDiplomainStrategicBusinessITleadingtotheUniversityofHertfordshireMScinStrategicBusinessInformationSystemsisafull-time programme aimed at candidates from anInformation Technology (IT) background. The courseprovides a thorough knowledge of IT in business andwill prepare the individual with the necessary academicskills and credits for the eventual continuation toaMasterofScience(MSc)degree.ThereisastrongIT theme running throughout the course and anopportunity to build on existing technical competenciesto an advanced level.

    The learning outcome of the course is to equip thecandidates with the necessary abilities to analyse thecomplex and interacting issues of a real world domain,to identify and be capable of analysing alternativeapproaches to address these issues and to select themost appropriate approach on the basis of experienceand disciplined thought.

    The specic objectives of this programme are tosignicantlyfacilitatestudentsto:

    1. Apply knowledge and skills in contributing tothestrategicbusiness&ICTmanagementofanorganisation.

    2. Demonstrate cross-functional abilities in the IT managementofabusinessorsignicantproject.

    3. Demonstrate development of a range oftransferable skills.

    4. Plan the continual personal development andlearning necessary for their future careers

    andreectontheirclassroomandworkbasedlearning experiences.

    5. Respondtochangingworkplaceenvironments.

    6. Relate theoretical knowledge directly into the workplacecondently,togetherwithvaluinga

    practical blend of taking initiative and thinkinglaterally.

    Route 1 (Academic) UKbachelorsdegreewithhonours(orequivalent) inInformationTechnology,ComputerScienceor

    related subject.

    ITgraduateswhoholdabachelorsordinaryorpass-level degree (or equivalent) in Information Technologyor related subject with exceptionally high marksmay be considered for admission, at the discretion ofNCC Education.

    Route 2 (Conversion) UKbachelorsdegreewithhonoursinanon-IT-related

    subject (or equivalent) AND

    ThreeyearsworkexperienceinanITenvironment,with evidence of technical or managerialresponsibility.

    Route 3 (Vocational) FiveyearsworkexperienceinanITenvironment,with

    evidence of technical or managerial responsibilityAND

    Theabilitytodemonstratesuitabilityforacademicstudy, via personal or telephone interview with theCourse Co-ordinator at the students AccreditedPartner Centre.

    StudentswhoserstlanguageisnotEnglishwillneedanIELTSscoreof6.5orequivalent,asoutlinedintheNCCEducation English Requirements for Postgraduate Entrydocument.Toviewthisdocument,pleasevisitthePgDSBITprogramme page on the NCC Education website atwww.nccedu.com.

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    NCC Education Postgraduate Diplomain Strategic Business IT leading to the Universityof Hertfordshire MSc in Strategic Business

    Information Systems CCT105

    Course ContentStage 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic BusinessInformation Technology (awarded by NCC Education)

    Research in Information Technology 30 Credits

    EnterpriseSoftwareandBusinessInfrastructure 30 Credits

    StrategicInformationSystemsAnalysis 30 Credits

    Project Management 30 Credits

    Stage 2 MSc in Strategic Business InformationSystems (awarded by the University of Hertfordshire,UK)

    Research MethodologyDissertation

    Two modules facilitated online by university lecturers

    Detailed module descriptions available upon requestby directly contacting the college.

    AccreditationThePostgraduateDiplomainStrategicBusinessInformation Technology course port ion is awardedbyNCCEducation,UK.TheMScinStrategicBusinessInformationSystemsisawardedbyUniversityofHertfordshire,UK.Bothqualicationsarerecognisedand included on the Irish Dept. of EducationInternationalisation Register of approved Irishcolleges and courses.

    DurationTwoacademicyearsforbothqualications,andto achievetheMScinStrategicBusinessInformationSystems.Fourteenmonthsfull-timetocompletebothqualications,andtwoyearsiftakenonapart-timebasis.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain thecourse fees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationalsiscompulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirements and can be arranged by CCT for anadditional fee of EUR160 for 12 months.

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    Course OverviewAMastersinBusinessAdministrationdegreeprogramme, is an internationally recognised one andis perceived in the global market as the passport to asuccessfulmanagerialcareer.ThisMBAprogrammeiscomprised of industry relevant subjects, which havebeen designed by global industry leaders. The modernbusiness enterprise is in constant transformation asit responds to technological innovations linking localcommunities to the global marketplace.

    ThisMBAprogrammeisanadvanceddegreedesigned to prepare and equip managers with theknowledge and competencies necessary to administercontrollable forces within their organizations in order

    to adapt successfully to variables and changes in theuncontrollable environment.

    Practitioners develop skills for deciphering andforecasting external forces and in the processbecomeeectiveleader-managersintheincreasinglymulticultural, multinational environment of the twenty-rstcentury.

    Course AudienceThe following are the minimum admission requirementsfor this programme:

    aqualicationdeemedequivalenttoanAustralian Bachelorsdegree,preferablywithsome professional practice;

    Or aqualicationdeemedequivalenttoanAustralian

    Advanced Diploma with at least 3 years relevantwork experience;

    Or aminimumof3yearsmanagerialexperience deemedacceptablebyAIBAandCCT

    Internationalapplicantswhoserstlanguageis notEnglishmustproduceanocialtestscore ofaninternationallyrecognisedEnglishLanguage prociencytestingsystem.TheminimumEnglish

    Languagetestscorerequirementforthiscourse is6.0ontheInternationalEnglishLanguage TestingSystem(IELTS) .Ocialequivalent scoresfromtheTOEFLEnglishLanguagetestwill

    also be accepted

    Masters in BusinessAdministration CCT111

    Course ContentSemester 1

    702LEAD Leadership703SMGT Strateg icManagement710SOI Strateg icOperationsIssues726PMCP ProjectManagement:Conceptsand

    Practices

    Semester 2

    705SMKT StrategicMarketing709SLSI StrategicLegalandSocialIssues712SFI StrategicFinance711SHRM StrategicHumanResourceManagement

    Semester 3

    715EGB EntrepreneurshipandGlobalisation719FMI FinancialMarketsandInst itut ions731SSUP StrategicSupplyChainManagement729PROJ FinalProject

    Detailed module descriptions available upon request bydirectly contacting the college.

    AccreditationTheMastersinBusinessAdministrationislistedonthe

    Internationalisation Register of approved colleges andcourses, hosted by the Irish Department of Education. ThiscourseisawardedbytheAustralianInstituteofBusinessAdministration,partoftheGibaranLearningGroup.

    Duration / Commencement datesOneacademicyear:3thirteenweeksemesters. Please contact CCT directly for the next Commencementdate.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

    Exit PointsTheexibilityofthisMBAprogrammeisenhancedbythevariousExitPoints/AdditionalCerticationStagesofthisprogramme:- GraduateCerticateinManagementisobtained(after any4subjects,otherthanthenalproject

    are completed).

    - Graduate Diploma in Management is obtained (after any8subjects,otherthanthenalproject

    are completed).

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    City & Guilds International ESOL(English for Speakers of Other Languages) CCT118

    Course AudienceAnynon-nativeEnglishLanguagespeaker,canimprovetheirEnglishLanguageskillsinGeneralorIntensive studies of English through the internationallyrecognisedframeworkofCity&GuildsEnglishLanguageprogrammes.

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme is to enhance andimprove your English language skills, knowledgeand competency in reading, writing, understanding,listening, and speaking English. This one yearprogramme is recognised by the Irish Dept. of EducationandSkills,andthereforegloballyrecognised.This

    course can be delivered between 1 3 years, dependingon your need for English language learning, and canserve as the perfect foundation for further and highereducationandtrainingthroughtheEnglishLanguage.

    City & Guilds Qualicationsand Course streamsInternationalESOLqualicationsaredeliveredoversixlevelsmappedtotheCommonEuropeanFramework:

    Preliminary Access Achiever

    Communicator Expert Mastery

    International ESOL Qualicationsare intended for Non-nativespeakersofEnglishworldwide StudentslearningEnglishaspartoftheirschoolor

    college curriculum PeopleneedingEnglishfortheireverydayor

    working life Learnerswhorequireexternallyrecognised certicationoftheirlevelsinEnglish LearnersattendingshortcoursesinEnglish

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods tohelp ensure that the learning outcomes of each subjectwill be achieved, for example: Written Examinationcompiledoflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations, Group Projects, Practical Assignments,OralExaminationsandsoon.Assessmentwillbecontinuous throughout each module .

    Mechanisms for giving and receivingfeedback on learning progressCCT constantly encourages feedback from its learners in aformalandinformalbasis.Learnershaveanopportunitytogive feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilities,administration, student services and admissions and courseinductionthroughthefollowingvericationsurveys:1)LearnerVericationsurvey;2)StudentServicesandSupportsurvey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. CCTconstantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formalandinformalbasis.LearnersalsoconductanOngoingMonitoring Review process with faculty and administrationof the college once per semester.

    AccreditationThisprogrammeisawardedbyCity&Guilds.ThisprogrammeisalsoincludedontheIrishDeptofEducation&Science,InternationalisationRegister,ofapprovedfull-timeprogrammes in Ireland.

    Academic Progression OpportunitiesSuccessfulgraduatesofthisprogramme,willbeeligibleto progressdirectlyontotheFETACfoundationandcerticateprogrammesandHETACLevel6HigherCerticateinSciencein Computing in Information Technology at CCT, and willbeconsideredforotherLevel6graduateprogressionopportunities in Ireland.

    Duration / Commencement datesOneThreeacademicyears,dependingontheELlanguage improvement requirement of the student, withcommencement dates constantly throughout the year on arolling basis.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

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    Course OverviewTheUniversityofHertfordshireMScinComputerScienceisafull-timeprogramme(supplementedbyavirtual/onlinecoursemanagementsystem)aimed primarily at candidates from a Computing andInformation Technology (IT) background. The courseprovides a thorough expert and up-to-date knowledgeofITandComputerScienceandwillpreparetheindividual with the necessary academic skills andcredits for the eventual continuation to a Master ofScience(MSc)degree.

    TheUniversityofHertfordshireMScinComputerScienceisdesignedtogivegraduatestheup-to-dateskills and knowledge sought after by employers,

    whether in business, government, or research. Thisprogramme will prepare graduates for a career inresearch,IT,orSoftwareDevelopment.Ifacandidatesrstdegreeisnotincomputerscience,itwillenablethat student (with supplemental introductory subjectsthroughout this Masters programme) to apply advancedcomputing techniques to the candidates originaldiscipline, or to change career direction into the ITindustry.

    Course AimsThe normal entry requirements for the programme are:theapplicantsabilitytosucceedat,andbenetfrom

    the Programme.Forguidancepurposes,thenormalentryrequirementsfor the Programme are:

    arecentHonoursDegreeinComputerScience(orequivalent);

    alessrecentHonoursDegreeinComputerScience(or equivalent);

    anHonoursDegreeinanon-CSsubjectcombinedwith some level of computer literacy.

    Entrants with a recent Honours Degree in ComputerScience(orequivalent)mayberegistereddirectlyforthe Programme.Depending on the award concerned, and the computing

    background of the entrant, he or she may be required totake some combination of the modules:

    IntroductiontoProgramming. Object-orientedProgramming. SoftwareDevelopmentToolsandMethods.

    ApplicantswhoserstlanguageisnotEnglishmustdemonstratesucientcompetenceinEnglishtobenetfrom the Programme. This is normally demonstratedbyrecognisedawardsequivalenttoaTOEFLscoreof550inthewrittentestor213intheCBTtesttogetherwithaTOEFLTestofWrittenEnglishof4.0,oranoverallIELTSscoreof6.0Candidateswhodonotsatisfytheserequirements will be considered on a case-by-case

    basis.

    University of Hertfordshire Mastersof Science in Computer Science CCT117

    Course ContentThe following modules can be taken over a 2 year period,with core modules mandatory to complete:Core ModulesResearch MethodologyComputerScienceMSc.ProjectDissertation

    Optional ModulesAdvanced DatabasesDistributedSystemsSecurityHumanComputerInteraction:DevelopingUsableSystemsHumanComputerInteraction:SelectingUsableSystemsIntroduction to ProgrammingMeasuresandModelsforSoftwareEngineering

    MobileStandards,Interfaces,andApplicationsMulticast and Multimedia NetworkingMultimediaSpecication,DesignandProductionObject-OrientedProgrammingPrinciples and Practice of E-learning Design andDevelopmentProfessional IssuesSecureSystemsProgrammingSoftwareDevelopmentToolsandMethodsSoftwareEngineeringPracticeandExperienceWebScriptingandContentCreationWebServicesWireless, Mobile and Ad-Hoc Networking

    Detailed module descriptions available upon request by

    directly contacting the college.

    AccreditationThis programme is awarded by the University ofHertfordshire, UK

    DurationTwo academic years both full-time and part-time

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsory

    andaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12months.

    UK and Irish NQF LevelsUKNQFawardatLevel7

    IrishNQFawardatLevel9

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    Bachelors in Science in Computing inInformation Technology CCT116

    Course AudienceThis full-time programme is ideal for any learner with aninterest and motivation to embark on a Computing career.It provides a number of streams of the fundamental,current and industry relevant schools of thought withintheeldofComputingandInformationTechnology.Nopre-requisite knowledge of Computing and IT is required tocommence this course, but any previous knowledge, skillsor competence in the area would be advantageous.

    Course OverviewThe overall aim of this programme leading to the awardofBachelorsinScienceinComputinginInformationTechnology, is to provide its learners with the necessary

    theoretical and practical skills, knowledge and competence,to gain a comprehensive and specialised, strong foundationand understanding of the area of Computing in InformationTechnology. It is envisioned that graduates will be abletofullawiderangeofentry-leveltomiddle-levelroleswithintheindustry,and/orengageinfurtherstudyinawide range of areas within Computing and InformationTechnologyatIrishNQFLevel8,tofurtherdeveloptheircareers.

    Course ContentThis programme is delivered over 6 academic semesters, 3academic years:

    Semester 1Computer Programming 1Data CommunicationsMathsforComputing&IT1 ComputerArchitecture&Systems Creative Digital Media

    Semester 2Computer Programming 2Network TechnologyMathsforComputing&IT2Personal&ProfessionalDevelopmentWeb Design

    Semester 3

    GUI ProgrammingMobile TechnologyClientOperatingSystemsDatabasesWeb Development

    Semester 4Advanced ProgrammingSystemsAnalysis&DesignNetworkServiceMgt.&VirtualisationServerOperatingSystemsManagementInformationSystems

    Semester 5

    DataStructures&Algorithms AdvancedSwitching&Routing Data MiningRich Internet ApplicationsMajor Group Project Part 1

    Semester 6ObjectOrientationwithDesignPatternsNetworkForensicsCloudComputing&VirtualisationSocialNetworkingMajor Group Project Part 2

    AssessmentCCT will utilise a variety of assessment methods to helpensure that the learning outcomes of each subject will beachieved, for example: Written Examination compiled oflongorshorttermessays,ObjectiveTests,Presentations,GroupProjects,PracticalAssignments,OralExaminationsand so on. Assessment will be continuous throughout eachmodule,withnalexaminationsadministeredinmostofthemodules.

    AccreditationIt is anticipated that this programme will be validated bythe Higher Education and Training Awards Council of Ireland(HETAC). This programme is presently awaiting validation.

    Mechanisms for giving and receivingfeedback on learning progressCCT constantly encourages feedback from its learners in aformalandinformalbasis.Learnershaveanopportunitytogive feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilities,administration, student services and admissions and courseinductionthroughthefollowingvericationsurveys:1)LearnerVericationsurvey;2)StudentServicesandSupportsurvey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. CCTconstantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formalandinformalbasis.LearnersalsoconductanOngoingMonitoring Review process with faculty and administrationof the college once per semester.

    Duration / Commencement dates /Irish NQF LevelThreeacademicyears.ThisIrishNQFLevelofthiscoursewillbe:Level7.PleasecontactCCTdirectlyforthenextCommencement date.

    Course FeesPlease contact the college directly to ascertain the coursefees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsoryandaspartoftheIrishStudentVisarequirementsandcanbe arranged by CCT for an additional fee of EUR160 for 12

    months.

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    Bachelors in Science in Computing inInformation Technology CCT116

    Academic Progression OpportunitiesSuccessfulgraduatesofthisprogramme,willbeeligibletoprogressontoLevel8oftheNQFonarelatedprogramme.Graduates would also be considered for other graduatecareer opportunities in Ireland and globally, particularlywithpreparationforsuchindustryledqualicationssuchastheCCNAandMCSAembeddedintothersttwoyearsofthis academic programme.

    Protection for Learners policyThecollegemaintainsaProtectionforLearnersPolicyforthis programme. In the unlikely event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, learners will be transferred toanotherprovideroeringthesameorsimilarprogramme.

    To facilitate this, CCT has in place arrangements withtwo other HETAC accredited providers to which courseparticipants will be directed in the unlikely event ofcessation of this programme. In the event of a programme ofstudy unexpectedly ceasing, where the option of transfer isnot acceptable or feasible to the learner, CCT will refund themost recently paid fees. CCT has in place academic bondingarrangements with two other HETAC providers who deliverasimilarprogrammeatLevel7.

    Learner Supports availableThefollowingLearnerSupportsareavailableforthisprogramme: Mentoring, Accommodation and AirportTransfer(ifapplicable),CounsellingService,HealthService,

    CareerGuidanceService,LearnerDevelopmentprogramme,SportsandSocialprogrammes,InformationandPublicationservice,Moodle,LearnerdisabilitytestingandexpertadviceservicethroughtheCCTaliationwithITBlanchardstownandtheNationalLearningNetwork.

    Entry RequirementsAny experience within the Computing and ICT sector will beadvantageous,aswellasIrishNQFLevel6HigherCerticatecerticationinthesubjectareaofComputingandICT.Minimum academic entry requirements for under 23 yearoldapplicantsare:atleast2HigherLevelC3sand4passesatOrdinarylevelintheIrishLeavingCerticateincludingMathsandalanguage.Internationallearnerswhoserst

    languageisnotEnglishshouldhaveachievedanIELTSscoreof5.56.0orthefollowingTOEFLequivalencies:TOEFLCBT183/TOEFLIBT65.

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    CCT delivers the followingpart-time courses:European Certication ofInformatics Professionals (EUCIP) CCT203

    Internet and Email CCT212

    Introduction to Computer Programming CCT204

    Introduction to Web Designand Development CCT211

    Microsoft Certied SystemsAdministrator (MCSA) CCT205

    Network + (CompTIA) CCT208

    PC Maintenance and Repair CCT215

    Adobe Photoshop CCT206

    PHP and MySQL CCT210

    Post Graduate Diplomain ICT Management CCT214

    A + (CompTIA) CCT207

    Advanced Web Design and Development CCT213Cisco Certied Network Associate CCT209European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) CCT201

    ECDL Advanced CCT202

    Java Programming CCT225

    Postgraduate Diploma inStrategic Business and I .T

    Summary course descriptions for part-time courses areavailable on CCTs website www.cct.ie, by contacting thecollege directly, or by requesting a part-time brochure.CCT is constantly reviewing and changing our Part Timeoerings subject to demand and changes in the InformationTechnology sector. Please contact the college for furtherinformation.

    Part-time courses

    AlumniThe CCT Alumni Association was established in 2006 tomaintain lifelong links with our former academic andprofessional students, tracking their careerdevelopmentand providing support for their future. Membership ofthe association is automatic for the following:

    those who have pursued and completed academiccourses at the College;

    those who have pursued professional qualicationsthroughtheCollege;

    those who have completed short-term or modularprogrammes at the College; and

    those who initiated their studies (academic or professional)withtheCollegebuthavequalied

    elsewhere.

    We also support our former students and graduateswith seminars, conferences, lectures and societies.We hope that you will avail of the links we maintainwith many of the top multinational IT corporations andprivatencompanies around Ireland.

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    Admission

    Accommodation serviceFull-timeapplicantsshouldcompleteourdirectapplication form and return it to us, with theappropriate supporting documentation where necessary.Part-time applicants should complete our directenrolment form and return it to us. Part-time courseapplication forms can also be submitted online. Pleasevisit our website on www.cct.ie for further information.

    Entrance requirementsThe academic entrance requirements for CCTsundergraduate and professional diploma programmesare:IrishLeavingCerticate-5passesatOrdinarylevelincluding Mathematics and any language

    The minimum academic entrance requirements for

    PrimarydegreeintheeldofComputing,orany otherrelatedeld,awardedbyarecognised institution/authorityand/or Minimumof6yearsexperiencewithintheindustryat anappropriatelevel,andhavingsatisedan

    admissions interview with CCT faculty and admissionssta

    International equivalent academic entrancerequirements can be ascertained by contacting usdirectly.ForeignapplicantswhoserstlanguageisnotEnglishmustproduceatestscoreofanocial

    internationally-recognisedEnglishLanguageprociencytest. Please contact us directly to discover what testsand minimum scores we accept.

    Application requirementsEach full-time course application submitted must beaccompanied by st ipulated supporting documentation.PleasecontactourAdmissionsOcetondoutwhatthis documentation includes. Part-time course applicationforms can be submitted online. Please visit our website onwww.cct.ie.

    Course feesCCT is a private institution and therefore course fees areapplicable. Please contact us for further information.

    Application deadlinesWe accept applications for our part-time and full-timecourses on a rolling basis. As our part-time courses runyear round (subject to demand), no applicationdeadlines exist. Please contact us to obtain applicationdeadlines for our full-time programmes.

    Visa requirementsPlease log onto the following website: www.inis.gov.ie;andclickontheVisaslink,toobtainalltheinformationyouneedtomakeaStudyinIrelandVisaapplication.AlternativelyCCTstacanguideandadviseyouthroughthe process if you are a prospective applicant and havepaidfullfeesfortherstyearofyourchosencourse.

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    COLLEGE OF COMPUTER TRAINING (CCT)Enrolment Form for Full-Time Programmes

    Personal DetailsFamilyName:

    FirstName:

    DateofBirth:

    Gender:

    Email Address:

    PPSNumberinIreland:

    Irish Home Address:

    Next of Kin:

    Next of Kin Telephone Number:

    Secondary School EducationSecondarySchoolQualicationObtained:

    MonthandYearObtained:

    OverallGrade/Result:

    Third Level College or UniversityEducation

    Institution Name:

    Course Name:

    Title of Award:

    Duration of Course:

    Awarding/ExaminingBody:

    English Language Qualications(if applicable)

    Exam/TestTitle

    Result:

    Date Taken:

    Course Interested in Taking

    Signature:

    Date:

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    Tel.: +35318558788Fax: +35318558791Email: [email protected]

    Web: www.cct.ie

    College of ComputerTraining (CCT)

    30 34WestmorelandSt.Dublin 2

    College of Computer Training (CCT)Prospectus