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Master of Science in Computing (in Communications Software) Dept. of Computing, Mathematics and Physics Waterford Inst

Master of Science in Computing (in Communications Software) Dept. of Computing, Mathematics and Physics Waterford Institute of Technology. Introduction. Taught MSc in Computing Modular system => flexibility 12 months full-time Also part-time day release mode

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Master of Science in Computing (in Communications Software) Dept. of Computing, Mathematics and Physics Waterford Inst

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  1. Master of Science in Computing(in Communications Software) Dept. of Computing, Mathematics and Physics Waterford Institute of Technology

  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

  3. Focus of Course Software Development (Mobile) Telecommunications Infrastructure New Internet Services Ubiquitous Computing for Management Wireless Applications Services

  4. Typical module offering E: Elective module

  5. Telecommunications Software & Systems Group • Established in 1996 • Largest ICT group of its kind in Irish 3rd 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

  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

  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

  8. Fees • About €5000 for EU students • Scholarship of over €3000 available for up to 20 EU students • Effective fee is thus about €2000for those who qualify • VEC/Council grants also apply where appopriate

  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

  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!

  11. For more information • For more information • Contact: • Jimmy McGibney jmcgibney@wit.ie • Richard Frisby rfrisby@wit.ie • School of Science, WIT • Web: • Links from http://www.wit.ie/ • http://www.mcgibney.net/msc.html

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