Higher Diploma in Software Development

The Higher Diploma in Software Development is a fulltime conversion programme for non-ICT graduates wishing to enter the IT sector. The course will provide participants with fundamental theoretical and practical skills, abilities and knowledge to gain a comprehensive intermediate understanding of software development. Programme delivery is Monday-Friday, similar to any fulltime on-campus UL programme. The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of national and international IT businesses and enterprises that are based in Ireland to ensure that it meets the skills needs of industry. The course content will address the skills shortages for ICT by developing learners’ knowledge and skills, in programming, web-based application, databases and software quality and software test as well as giving students a work placement. Please note we will need to correspond with you by email throughout the application process. For this reason, we ask that you regularly check your email and spam folders. Objectives On successful completion of this programme, graduates will have the skills, knowledge and abilities to : - develop stand-alone applications (primarily in Java), - develop web-based application (primarily using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX, ASP.NET, C# and MS-SQL Server), - develop mobile applications (primarily using Android Studio) to the level one would expect after a programme of this duration. - apply traditional and object-oriented systems analysis and design techniques - design databases, use SQL to query tables and write stored procedures - create/design and execute test cases
An industry learning experience (work placement) will form a key element of the programme, ensuring the integration of the various programme concepts and skills and their application to practical software development issues.

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