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Computer Networks &

Systems Management - BSc
(Hons)
Course Code: US827

LEVEL DURATION DEPARTMENT

8 4 Years Information
Technology

CAO POINTS COURSE TYPE LOCATION

272 Undergraduate - Limerick
CAO

Become an expert in securing a network to prevent hackers from gaining access to vital
information such as: personal information, emails, bank records and sensitive documents.
Ensure network applications in the Cloud run smoothly on wireless and wired networks.
Everyday examples include: Netflix, Gmail and Facebook.
Work with network equipment, routers and switches to ensure information (e.g. emails, photos,
documents, banking information) can be transferred from one computer to another securely.
Learn how to build, maintain and secure enterprise networks and Cloud datacentres (e.g.
Windows server, Linux, virtual machines, Cisco, VMware and Amazon AWS)
Build networks using technology and equipment such as: switches, routers, servers, firewalls,
protocols, fibre optic cables, copper wire etc.
What are the entry Who can I contact?
requirements?
 Michael Winterburn
Leaving Certificate  061 293844 (tel:061 2938
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in 44)
six Leaving Certificate subjects, including
Mathematics and English or Irish.  Michael.Winterburn@lit.ie
(mailto:Michael.Winterburn@lit.i
Contact: Admissions@LIT.ie e)
(mailto:Admissions@LIT.ie)

Mature Applicants
Mature student (i.e. 23 years of age on
1st January for admission in September)
applicants must apply through the CAO on
or before 1st February.

Contact: Admissions@LIT.ie
(mailto:Admissions@LIT.ie)

International Applicants
Non-EU applicants should apply directly to
the International Office at TUS allowing
plenty of time for completing the visa
process. Applications for September start
should be made by July 1st at the latest.

Contact: International@LIT.ie
(mailto:International@LIT.ie)
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What modules will I Are there

study? opportunities for
further study?
Year 1 
Graduates of this programme can
progress to a Higher Diploma,
Title: Communications And Masters or Ph.D.
Applications
Credits: 5
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Title: Computer Mathematics

Credits: 5
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Title: Digital Systems Concepts
Credits: 5
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Title: Digital Systems Design

Credits: 5
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Title: ICT and Applications

Credits: 5
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Title: Introduction To Computer

Networks
Credits: 5
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Title: Introduction To Programming

Credits: 5
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Title: Mathematical Methods

Credits: 5
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Title: Operating Systems

Fundamentals
Credits: 5
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Title: Structured Programming

Credits: 5
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Title: Understanding Local Area
Networks
Credits: 5
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Title: Web Development Fundamentals

Credits: 5
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Year 2 

Title: Client-Server Technologies

Credits: 5
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Title: Cyber Security Operations

Credits: 5
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Title: Data Essentials

Credits: 5
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Title: Data Formats and Storage

Credits: 5
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Title: Database Administration

Credits: 5
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Title: Enterprise Network Design

Credits: 5
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Title: Introduction to Object Oriented

Programming
Credits: 5
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Title: Operating Systems Scripting

Credits: 5
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Title: Operating Systems Structures

Credits: 5
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Title: Public Cloud Foundations

Credits: 5
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Title: Server Virtualisation & Storage

Credits: 5
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Title: Statistics and Probability

Credits: 5
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Year 3 

Title: Data Comms

Credits: 5
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Title: Group Project
Credits: 5
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Title: Network Security

Credits: 5
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Title: Server Administration: Services

Credits: 5
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Title: Technical Writing & Research

Skills
Credits: 5
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Title: Work Placement

Credits: 5
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Year 4 

Title: Applied Cryptography

Credits:
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Title: Data Centre Design

Credits: 5
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Title: Digital Forensics

Credits: 5
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Title: Entrepreneurship
Credits: 5
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Title: Information Security

Credits: 5
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Title: Innovative Technologies & Future

Skills
Credits: 5
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Title: IT Governance & Management

Credits: 5
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Title: Penetration Testing

Credits: 5
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Title: Research Project

Credits: 5
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Title: Secure Public Cloud Services

Credits: 5
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Title: Server Administration:

Applications
Credits: 5
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 Title: Software Defined Networks &
Network Automation
Credits: 5
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What are the career

prospects?
Graduates of this programme have worked
in positions such as:

Network Administrator/Technician
IT Customer Support
IT Technical Support (level 1 to 3)
Systems Administrator
Computer Network Engineer
Network Programmer/Analyst
Information Systems/Network
Manager
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Who is this programme suited to?  Top 3 reasons to study this course
Suited to people who are creative,
analytical and logical and who are
interested in computers and like
solving real life problems.
Creative and innovative minded
people will be challenged in this
programme to express their ideas
and develop ground-breaking new
technologies.
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1. Opportunity to gain professional
computing certifications (e.g. Cisco
CCNA, Microsoft MTA & MCSA,
VMware VCP and Amazon AWS etc.)
as part of your studies.
2. Complete industry projects as part
of your studies.
3. Undertake six months industry work
placement in year 3 as part of your
studies.
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