BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development
Course code: WD068
What is the BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development course?
The BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development is a one year add-on honours degree for students who have successfully completed an ordinary degree in computing. The programme focuses on the need to address the Innovation, Design and Commercial demands of the Software Industry, SMEs and business start-ups. The programme will equip you with essential software design and development knowledge relevant to the realities of today’s commercial software development industry.
Career Opportunities
- Analyst/Programmer
- Applications Programmer
- Computer Sales Support
- Database Administrator
- Information Technology Consultant
- Software Engineer
- Software Trainer
- Systems Designer
- Systems Programmer
Past Graduates have found employment in the following companies:
- Irish Life
- Sun Life Financial
- Garda Síochána
- Logica
- Acumen Recruitment
- Glanbia
- AIB
Follow on Study
Taugh or research postgraduate studies at WIT
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Project Analysis & Design Server Programming Formal Methods Entrepreneurship HCI & Cognitive Science IS Infrastructure Management |
Project Construction & Testing |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development
Course Code: WD068
Course Level: 8
Duration: 1 year add-on
Course Entry
The minimum entry requirements are a relevant degree in computing.
For further information
Course Leader: David Drohan BSc, MSc
Email: ddrohan@wit.ie or computinginfo@wit.ie
But don't just take our word...
“I completed a National Cert in Computer Applications, then a Diploma in Information Technology and graduated in 2002 with a BSc (Hons) in Commercial Software Development. I began working for Sun Life Information Services Ireland in July of 2002. My first position was as a helpdesk engineer. I was promoted to Security Administrator in July 2003 where I spent the following year. In November 2004 I was promoted to Business Systems Analyst. This job involves testing Sun Life insurance products that are developed in the U.S. I record and document GUI and calculations bugs and send them back to the developer to be fixed.
The lecturers in WIT were always available for questions and help with projects. WIT offers a broad range of IT-related subjects, which are vital as it gives you greater flexibility when choosing a career. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent at WIT”.
Alice Phelan, BSc (Hons) in Commercial Software Development
