Digital Business and Innovation

Course Details

CAO Code:

DC241

Course Type:

Undergraduate

NFQ Level:

8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information

Placement:

Yes

Delivery Modes

Full-Time

Minimum Points

507

Duration

Four Years

Whether it’s Big Data, the Internet of Things or Virtual Reality, the world of business is being transformed by digital technology. It’s an exciting time of rapid change that is creating wonderful new opportunities. This four-year course is the first of its kind in Ireland and aims to give you the skills to succeed in a future world of work that is driven by technology. 

Be Future Ready
On this course you will take on real world challenges, get industry experience in a digitally-focused workplace, and reimagine new ways of doing business. Things are changing fast, but by learning vital transferable skills such as innovation, problem solving, leadership and personal agility, you can be part of the digital transformation. In fact, this programme aims to prepare you for jobs that may not yet exist.

Designed in cooperation with industry, this course will help future proof you with an innovation mindset and industry-relevant knowledge and skills in emerging technologies including: Cloud Computing; Social Media; Big Data Analytics; Mobile Technologies; The Internet of Things; Smart Contracts and Block chain; and Augmented and Virtual Reality.

Entry Requirements

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Leaving Cert

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics.

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics.

FET Level 5

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

 

Please visit our QQI FET webpage for details on DCU courses, open days, campus tours or school visits.

 

To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

 

Advanced Entry

No Entry path

International Applications

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. Click here for further information on international applications.

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Full time

Student Contribution

€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee

€5,922 per annum

Non EU Fee

€14,500 per annum