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Higher Cert in Information Systems

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  • 09-03-2011 7:10pm
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    unreggd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys

    Im a first year Computing student
    Originally planned to do a degree in IT Mgmt, but have reconsidered

    If I do the software development cert, I only have to commit to 2 years

    Do you think theres ANY job you'd get with a H Cert? It seems all the ads want a degree and lots of experience

    I really just want to be qualified for a low level job as Im gonna do a media degree which would be more freelance

    Any help appreciated!

    Course modules:

    Higher Certificate in Science ( Computing Information Systems )
    Semester 1 Semester 2
    Software Development 1 Software Development 2
    Systems Analysis 1 Systems Analysis 2
    Discrete Mathematics 1 Statistics
    Bus. Informations Systems Visual Design
    Computer Architecture Intro to Operating Systems
    Web and Database Fundamentals Communications

    Semester 3 Semester 4
    Software Development 3 Software Development 4
    Software Engineering Project
    Discrete Mathematics 2 Management Science
    Financial Management Web Design and Development 1
    Networking 1 Networking 2
    Databases Human Resource Management and Law


    Thanks!


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    #2
    unreggd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭unreggd


    Anyyybodyyy?.....


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    seventyeight
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭seventyeight


    Yeah, it's a start. I'd say you'd find it hard to find a programming job with just a cert though. If you just want an IT job, you could probably get into a low end tech support role with that. Depends on your other experience and capabilities. You could always do some short professional courses/exams to bolster your chances and show a commitment to learning and self-development.

    It'd be worthwhile sticking it out for at least another year to get the ordinary degree. Even from the 'media' perspective you may find that you could transfer to a media Masters course after your degree, rather than starting a media undergrad.

    Not sure if this helps at all?!


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