Cloud Computing Programmes – Application Details 2012

by Tim Horgan on April 23, 2012

How to apply for the MSc in Cloud Computing programme

If you wish to apply for the MSc in Cloud Computing programme, an application form is available here. This form will need to be completed and returned along with an up to date CV. The course code is CR_KCLDC_9, please read the MSc FAQ before making an application.

Please note that this programme will be delivered part-time over 18 months which is equivalent to three semesters. The full-time equivalent is designed to be delivered on campus over a 12 month period which is equivalent to two semesters. The full-time mode is not currently being offered.

The programme descriptor containing learning outcomes, indicative content, assessment methods, etc. can be viewed here. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday August 17th 2012.

How to apply for the BSc (Hons) in Cloud Computing programme

If you wish to apply for the BSc (Hons) in Cloud Computing programme, an application form is available here. This form will need to be completed and returned along with an up to date CV. The course code is CR_KCLDC_8, please read the BSc FAQ before making an application.

Please note that this programme will be delivered part-time over 18 months which is equivalent to three semesters. The full-time equivalent is designed to be delivered on campus over a 12 month period which is equivalent to two semesters. The full-time mode is not currently being offered.

The full programme descriptor containing learning outcomes, indicative content, assessment methods, etc. can be viewed here. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday August 17th 2012.

Postgraduate Course of the Year Award 2012

by Tim Horgan on April 18, 2012

Cork Institute of Technology is delighted to announce that its MSc in Cloud Computing programme has been shortlisted for the Postgraduate Course of the Year Award 2012 (IT category) organised by GradIreland in association with the Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS).

The four Postgraduate Course of the Year Awards (Business, Science, Engineering and IT) recognise excellence amongst postgraduate course providers on the island of Ireland. During the shortlisting process judges looked for evidence of clear and measurable indicators of success including employability, reputation, innovation, support and resources for students, teaching quality, links with relevant industries and positive feedback from students enrolled on the programme.

The MSc in Cloud Computing programme provides graduates with advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual knowledge, and specialist technical skills required to successfully deliver cloud computing technologies in industry. It also equips students with the ability to meet the challenges associated with the rapidly changing nature of the IT industry.

Students study part-time and the programme is delivered using cloud based online technologies, learning about the cloud in the cloud. Online synchronous and asynchronous learning environments are used throughout the programme to enable learning to take place anywhere at any time. Private clouds in CIT’s new datacentre are used to support remote student labs associated with Cloud Application Development, Data Centre Networking, Virtualisation, Storage Systems and many others modules. These state of the art systems combined with sophisticated learning environments enable each student to achieve the measurable learning outcomes in the most flexible way possible.

The outright winner will be announced at the awards ceremony, which is due to take place on the night of Wednesday, April 25th at the Mansion House in Dublin. In excess of 100 Graduate employers are expected to attend this key annual event. The Head of the Cloud Computing Centre of Excellence Mr. Tim Horgan will attend along with others who have been central to supporting the continued development and expansion of this innovative and industry engaged programme.

The Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) is the professional association for careers advisory and placement professionals in higher education in Ireland, north and south. Its mission is to lead, support and facilitate collaboration among higher education careers services throughout Ireland and be the recognised authority on graduate career development, learning and employability. GradIreland is a partnership between the Association of Higher Education Careers Services of the Universities, IoTs and Colleges across Ireland, Northern Ireland and their professional publishing partner, the GTI Group, the world’s largest graduate careers publishing company.

Study Online – Lectures & Remote Labs

by Tim Horgan on March 12, 2012

The aim of the the Cloud Computing programmes at Cork Institute of Technology is to provide graduates with advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual knowledge, and specialist technical skills required to successfully deliver cloud computing technologies for industry. These programmes also equip students to meet the challenges associated with the rapidly changing nature of the IT industry.

Students study part­‐time and the programmes are delivered using cloud based online technologies, learning about the cloud in the cloud. Online synchronous and asynchronous learning environments are used throughout the programme to enable learning to take place anywhere at any time. Private clouds in CIT’s new datacentre are used to support remote student labs associated with Cloud Application Development, Datacentre Networking, Virtualisation, Storage Systems and many others modules. These state of the art systems combined with sophisticated learning environments enable each student to achieve the measurable learning outcomes in the most flexible way possible.

All lectures are streamed live over the Internet and each session is captured and stored in the cloud for later retrieval by students. This facilitates lecture review and revision and enables students to access lectures and labs anytime, anywhere on any device by simply using a web browser. In the video shown above Jim White talks about the Data Centre Networking module and how it is delivered using online lectures and remote labs.

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