Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cloud Computing

Programme Code PGDCLOUD
Programme Duration 1
Programme Level 9
 
EQF Level 7
 
EHEA Level Second Cycle
Programme Credits 60
Semester Duration 1 Week(s)
Language of Instruction English
Field of Study 0613 - Software and applications development and analysis
Supplementary Field of Study Computer use
CAO Code; QQI Progamme Code etc
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Programme Extra Information Work Placement will occur either during term time or upon course completion.
 

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
Conduct independent research and analysis in the field of Cloud Computing
Demonstrate expert knowledge of application development, systems programming, parallel and distributed computing, and the tools, techniques and technologies of Cloud Computing utilised in both technical and business contexts.
Critically assess, evaluate and communicate business and technical strategies for Cloud Computing.
Develop and implement effective business and technical solutions for Cloud Computing.
Critically assess and evaluate security, privacy, and ethical issues associated with the storage, transfer, and processing of data on private and public cloud infrastructures.

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9CLAR Cloud Architectures
H9CDOS Cloud DevOpsSec
H9CPP Cloud Platform Programming
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H9INN1 Innovation I
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H9BCC Blockchain Concepts and Technologies

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9DGCE Data Governance, Compliance and Ethics
H9FEC Fog and Edge Computing
H9SCP Scalable Cloud Programming
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H9INN2 Innovation II
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H9CML Cloud Machine Learning
H9QC Quantum Computing