Master of Science in Computing (in Communications Software) Dept. of Computing, Mathematics and Physics Waterford Institute of Technology
MSc in Communications Software 2 Introduction Taught MSc in Computing Modular system => flexibility 12 months full-time Also part-time day release mode 3 taught modules per semester for 2 semesters September – January February – May Dissertation work spread over 12 months
MSc in Communications Software 3 Software Development Infrastructure Management Services for (Mobile) Telecommunications New Internet Services Ubiquitous Computing Wireless Applications Focus of Course
MSc in Communications Software 4 Semester 1 (Sep-Dec)Semester 2 (Jan-Apr)Semester 3 Agile Software Development Design Patterns Dissertation Communications Infrastructure & Security Communications Services Management Dynamic User Interface Development (E) Graph Theory & Optimisation (E) Relational Persistence (E) Enterprise Component Development (E) Dissertation Typical module offering E: Elective module
MSc in Communications Software 5 Telecommunications Software & Systems Group Established in 1996 Largest ICT group of its kind in Irish 3 rd level sector Funding of over €50m to date SFI, HEA PRTLI, EU FP7, Enterprise Ireland, EU Interreg IIIA+B, Eureka, EU eTEN, TSR Strand III, Industry 40 currently active projects 160 staff Research Staff, Faculty, Principal & Senior Investigators, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Postgraduate Students
MSc in Communications Software 6 TSSG Specialisms MSc modules related to TSSG specialist areas Communications Infrastructure & Management Pervasive Communications Services Software Tools & Methods Autonomic Communications Students often work closely with TSSG personnel & projects on dissertations
MSc in Communications Software 7 Entry Requirements Honours degree in Computing or related discipline Interview As number of places are limited To ensure good match of student with course (this works both ways) Interview by telephone for overseas applicants
MSc in Communications Software 8 Fees About €5000 for EU students Scholarship of over €3000 available for up to 20 EU students Effective fee is thus about €2000 for those who qualify VEC/Council grants also apply where appopriate
MSc in Communications Software 9 Why do this course? Job Opportunities ICT sector employs ~ 100,000 people in Ireland 60% of this is communications-related Large players have strong presence in Ireland Cisco, Google, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Sun, … Good springboard for PhD This area is well funded & good opportunities with TSSG and elsewhere
MSc in Communications Software 10 Why do this course? (continued) Other features of the course Not just another year in College! Peer relationship with staff on course More seminar-style, interactive Dedicated classroom with own desk Hands-on skills emphasised Interesting & Challenging Hard work, but hopefully worth it!
MSc in Communications Software 11 For more information Contact: Jimmy Richard School of Science, WIT Web: Links from