1. IT Online Programme Orientation
August 24th, 2015
NUI Galway

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

3. Welcome … Note on withdrawal (no fee) by 30th September …
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4. Your Turn … Expectations... Your name Where you’re from
IT/work experience
Expectations...

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

8. IT Online Orientation Day
Overview
Systems & support

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

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

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

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

17. 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

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

19. IT Online Academic Year: 6 terms
Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug.
Fall
Spring
Summer
F8W F8W2
Sp8W1 Sp8W2
Su8W1 Su8W2

20. How are Modules Structured?

21. 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

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

23. IT Online Orientation Day
Overview
MScSED academic programme
Systems & Support

24. IT Online Student Launchpad
Let’s look at the Launchpad in a little more detail ….

25. 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

26. 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

27. Just in case … Withdrawal process:
If done by 30th September, fees will be refunded but you will lose your deposit:

28. Any Questions …