Do you hold a Level 8 degree and are interested in a career in Software Development, Web & Cloud Technologies, IT Infrastructure & Networking or Data Analytics?
With 44,500 new jobs forecasted in the ICT sector by 2018, why not become part of the ICT success story with DBS today!


Under the Government Springboard initiative, Dublin Business School (DBS) in conjunction with Microsoft Ireland, their Partner Network and other Industry Partners is providing participants the opportunity to reskill or cross skill for FREE under an approved and accredited Level 8 conversion award for a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing. Our programme has been identified as providing specialised ICT training that will offer graduates a realistic prospect of a graduate level entry into the ICT sector and produce graduates that genuinely satisfy the needs of industry.


We are currently offering a Level 8 Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in the following specialist streams:

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web and Cloud Technologies)

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure and Networking)

Higher Diploma in Data Analytics

The programme is awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The course is 13 months full-time with students typically attending classes Monday – Friday (9.00am-5.00pm). Upon successful completion of the 7 months taught programme, participants will engage in a minimum 6 month work placement with a relevant industry partner.


With over 80% of our ICT graduates to date securing full-time employment, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Become part of the ICT success story with DBS today!

Click here for further information on ICT Skills Programmes at Dublin Business School

The number of available jobs in Ireland has risen a massive 40pc on this time last year, with a 12pc decrease in the number seeking employment, highlighting the speed with which supply is outstripping demand.

In total, 13,314 professional opportunities were listed in May according to Morgan McKinley’s Irish Employment Monitor, with cybersecurity roles rising in every month of this year.

What’s adding to the difficulties of employers is the fact that many of the jobs created in 2015 are new roles and do not include legacy skill sets.

According to the report, companies are responding by sourcing professionals from overseas and are focusing on cultivating future talent by developing stronger links with universities and third-level institutions.

IT jobs in Ireland are in abundance

“Job flow is steady overall with high demand in certain key areas including IT, particularly cybersecurity and banking and financial services. HR remains a very buoyant sector as companies continue to grow their headcounts,” said Morgan McKinley Ireland’s operations director, Bryan Hyland.

“The gap between those seeking employment and opportunities available continues to develop. The higher rates of employment generally have resulted in fewer people looking for jobs.

“Furthermore, many of the new professional opportunities are highly-skilled, specialist roles that do not require legacy skill sets.”

SOURCE: Silicon Republic

“As a recent graduate of a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing from Dublin Business School, I would describe the course as intensive, challenging and highly rewarding. The workload and commitment of the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing required a massive amount of dedication, hard-work and adaptability from each student. On its completion, I view choosing it as one of the best decisions I have ever made. Through completing the course I have obtained a position with a well-respected large multinational organisation. Without the course and Dublin Business School’s contacts in the jobs market this would not have been possible. I know I still have a lot to learn to further progress in my new career but Dublin Business School has given me the confidence and foundations, to succeed through life-long learning.”

Keith O’Brien, Higher Diploma in Science in Computing

Our next DBS Open Event on Tuesday 18th August in our main Aungier Street building from 4-7pm.

Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity for you to visit the college and obtain further information on our ICT Skills and Springboard programmes and to speak with industry specialist lecturers to identify the programme that is most suitable for your future development.

We look forward to seeing you there.

We realise that you may have questions regarding our ICT Skills conversion programmes. Please be aware that you may call into the Aungier Street building, Monday to Friday from 8.45 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. to speak with a member of the Admissions Team about your options.

You do not need to make an appointment. You can also contact us on (01) 4177500 or by email to ictskills@dbs.ie