Courses in Letterkenny

Big Data Analytics is the process of examining large amounts of data of a variety of types (Big Data) to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information. Such information can provide competitive advantages over rival organisations and result in business benefits, such as more effective marketing and increased revenue. More and more companies…

This course is a level 8 honours-degreeequivalent Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in Business Systems Analysis and Design. The objective of the course is to take graduates who have some knowledge of Computing and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in Business Systems Analysis and Design for IT. It…

The objective of the course is to take graduates in non-computing fields and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in the computing industry. It is designed to ensure that graduates are given both a base for continuing self-development and a set of skills which are transferable to the broader computing…

This Masters programme is a two semester taught programme in Computing which focuses on topics applicable to Systems and Software Security. This is followed by a placement and then a dissertation. The dissertation will offer the student the opportunity to apply a range of topics covered in the taught part of the programme to demonstrate…

The Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies is a one-year taught course in technologies which are central to the financial services sector. The course was developed in collaboration with a number of key employers from the financial services industry and also incorporates a work placement. The Higher Diploma is essentially designed as a conversion course…

This is a one year conversion course for graduates into the financial services industry. No previous knowledge of financial services is required or assumed. The programme aims to meet the legal, governance and IT aspects of the compliance needs of financial service companies and has been developed in collaboration with a number of key employers…

The highly successful Master of Business in Innovation and Leadership is a proven Masters degree programme that develops the leadership talent of managers to deliver significant business improvement in their participating firms. This programme has been developed by LYIT in consultation with business support agencies, major industry employers and employer groups. A key strategic justification…

This Innovation Management in the Public Service course begins in January each year. The next intake will be in January 2018.  The closing date for applications is December 2017. The highly successful Master of Science in Innovation Management in the Public Sector develops the leadership talent of public sector managers in order to deliver significant organisational…

This course is a level 8 Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in IT Project Management. The objective of the course is to take graduates who have some knowledge of Computing and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in IT Project Management. It is designed to ensure that graduates are…

This new Masters programme is aimed at business graduates who want to specialise in Management. The programme focus is on developing graduates into professional management practitioners; bridging the gap between management theory and professional practice. Placements and hands-on projects form an integral part of the programme, providing an opportunity for a deeper understanding of contemporary…

This course will build on the knowledge and skills learned in the Bachelor of Business Honours (Marketing) and provides crucial experience through a work placement in industry. It will develop strategic marketing instincts and creative abilities, boosting your professional expertise and personal development. Modules include Marketing Metrics and Driving Marketing in SMEs. Key features Industry…

This course is a level 9 MSc in Computing in Private Cloud Technologies. The objective of the course is to take graduates who have an honours degree in Computing and/or an appropriate mix of academic qualifications and IT experience and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in Private Cloud Technologies.…

Are you interested in Special Needs Assistant? This part time course is suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons. Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 5 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is a qualification that will allow…

Are you interested in Special Needs Assistant? This distance learning course is suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons. Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 6 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is a qualification that will allow…