IT Online Programme Orientation August 24th, 2015 NUI Galway

to NUI Galway & and IT Online! MScSED (class of 2017) Diploma in Software Engineering (class of 2015) Continuing Professional Development

Welcome … Note on withdrawal (no fee) by 30th September … http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-fees/undergraduate-information/faqs-for-first-years/ Add this to launchpad

Your Turn … Expectations... Your name Where you’re from IT/work experience Expectations...

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IT Online Orientation Day Overview MSc SED & Diploma SE Systems & Support

IT Online Orientation Day Overview Systems & support

IT Online: Introductions Majella O’Dea Academic Coordinator Aisling Monahan Administrative Support Nuala McGuinn Director, Adult Learning & Professional Development Dr. Michael Madden Head of IT Department Dr. David O’ Sullivan Director of Quality, NUIG

Your Turn … Expectations... Your name Where you’re from IT/work experience Expectations...

History of IT Online Programmes 2-year MScSED co-developed by NUI Galway & Regis University (Denver, USA) Graduates: 160+ MScSED graduates at NUIG since 2006 Regis – practical / database / online learning NUIG – IT research

IT Online Programme Structure Completely online 8-week modules, 5 modules per year Module = (Independent study + online discussions + weekly assignments + online exam) Facilitator outlines their expectations at the start Up to 15 students per class Dip. Software Engineering: 1 year (no thesis) MScSED programme: 2 years (including thesis) Regis – practical / database / online learning NUIG – IT research

IT Online Orientation Day Overview MSc SED & Diploma SE Systems & support

Module detail on Launchpad: Go to Programme Information MSc SED (2 years): Year 1 Module detail on Launchpad: Go to Programme Information

Module detail on Launchpad: Go to Programme Information MSc SED (2 years): Year 2 Module detail on Launchpad: Go to Programme Information

Module detail on Launchpad: Go to Programme Information ii) Diploma SE (1 year) Module detail on Launchpad: Go to Programme Information

MScSED Thesis The thesis is an opportunity to perform an in-depth study in an IT area of your choice: Thesis = 30 ECTS (vs. 6 ECTS for modules) Early research towards end of Year 1 Consider topic Keep this in mind over the coming year… Have you a business idea or maybe a work-related project? Approach advisor Attend thesis workshop Topic & Thesis Advisor in Summer 2015 Research/Development in Year 2 Submit thesis at end of Year 2

That’s the IT Online overall view BUT… what happens throughout the year???

IT Online Academic Year: 6 terms 2015 2016 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Fall Spring Summer F8W1 F8W2 Sp8W1 Sp8W2 Su8W1 Su8W2

How are Modules Structured?

Look at the Information Vault on the Launchpad IT Online Grading Continuous assessment (assignments + exam) Earn a grade for each module “Provisional grades” until end of academic year, when they become final on your transcript NUIG & Regis University use different grading systems: Cross-University Grading Scale on Launchpad! Look at the Information Vault on the Launchpad http://www.nuigalway.ie/mscsed/student-launchpad/

IT Online Grading Scale NUIG grades and Regis grades may look different, but they map to same level of performance!

IT Online Orientation Day Overview MScSED academic programme Systems & Support

IT Online Student Launchpad Let’s look at the Launchpad in a little more detail …. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mscsed/student-launchpad/

Library access You are enrolled as a student at both NUI Galway and Regis University … from the launchpad You’re entitled to use BOTH NUI Galway and Regis University Libraries, available from the IT Online Student Launchpad You’ll require your university login details We’ll have a talk today on the library where you’ll learn more

Where to Find Help … Any time that you are in doubt or have a question, there are several places to go for help. First - the Launchpad If it’s about the module, ask your facilitator If it’s a general query, ask Aisling or Majella

Just in case … Withdrawal process: If done by 30th September, fees will be refunded but you will lose your deposit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-fees/undergraduate-information/faqs-for-first-years/

Any Questions …