Programme Description

Trinity College continues to play a pioneering role in initiating new programmes in the computer and information systems domains. The innovation of this part-time evening Master´s programme has evolved from the University´s wide experience in presenting courses in this field. It responds to the need for higher level professional and management skills within the IT Sector as identified by the Expert Group on Future Skills needs.

This programme supports Trinity College´s commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning within the IT Sector. In doing so, the programme also complements the existing successful part-time diploma/degree courses offered in this area.

Delivered by the Department of Computer Science there is a lively interaction with business, industry and the public service which fosters links and maintains contact with key developments and research in the field. Throughout this programme students contribute to this research.

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to undertake senior professional managerial roles within the Information Technology (IT) sector. It brings together the latest research coupled with the best internationally accepted management practice and relates these to the needs of today´s organisation.

The student is actively encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity by engaging in the study of relevant management practice together with the exploration of grounded theoretical models and perspectives. The acquisition of new knowledge and professional expertise equips the student to adopt and develop new theoretical frameworks in the practical management and application of information systems.

On completion of the M.Sc., students will be equipped with the professional knowledge, expertise and competencies required to assume more senior roles in the IT sector.