Ireland has retained its position as the best country in the world for the quality of its foreign direct investment (FDI) in IBM’s annual Global Locations Trend report. It has also moved up four places in the World Bank’s ‘Doing Business’ rankings.

The country is ranked in first place in IBM’s report due to its success in attracting high quality research and development activities in life sciences and IT, coupled with high-value investment in financial services.

Ireland was also in the top four of global destination countries by estimated jobs - per million inhabitants, while Dublin made the top 10 of destination cities for FDI in the world, based on projects won.

Separately, the World Bank’s ‘Doing Business 2015’ report places Ireland in 13th place out of 189 countries for ease of doing business. This is four places higher than last year.

“Ireland has traditionally been a strong performer in FDI, but what comes through clearly from IBM’s latest and influential report, is that the quality of projects won is very high. It is pleasing to see companies not just placing operational roles in Ireland, but also high value research and development (R&D) projects in Ireland. This is also happening across a number of sectors, which gives Ireland a welcome balance to its portfolio of overseas investments. The latest high ranking follows on from Forbes late last year describing Ireland as the best location in the world to do business. Ireland’s improving score for ease of doing business will be positively received by potential international investors,” said IDA Ireland chief executive Martin Shanahan. 

The BSc (Hons) in Computing aims to develop the student’s knowledge of the theory and practice of modern computing necessary for them to secure employment and perform as ICT practitioners in a broad range of commercial, industrial and public sector environments. Graduates will have a clear understanding of the practical, theoretical and professional foundations of computing science. The programme enables and supports students to develop critical analytical skills and to develop skills in applying theoretical concepts to the practice of computing.

The programme has been prepared in line with current developments within the ICT sector and is informed by consultation with employers. A key feature is its enhanced focus on employability. The programme incorporates a mandatory 10 month work placement, which is included to ensure graduates of the programme will have the required practical application of the programme content to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace and further progression within the workplace. 

The BSc (Hons) in Computing responds to a known and often articulated skills shortage that exists in the ICT sector.  The Irish Government and Industry recognise that there is an urgent requirement to ensure an adequate supply of ICT talent and skills from both the domestic and international markets to meet needs.

It is estimated that there will be approximately 44,500 potential job openings for ICT professionals in the period 2014-2018.

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DBS are holding their next Open Event on Tuesday December 2 2014 from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity for you to visit the college and obtain further information on all our full-time programmes available to international students and speak with industry specialist lecturers to identify the programme that is most suitable for your future development.

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