Newsletter - SB/ICT 25 Aug 2017

Open Evening August 29th

Open for Applications

DBS is delighted to announce that, in conjunction with the Higher Education Authority (HEA), we are offering a number of free programme places across the Government Funded Springboard+ 2017 initiative this Autumn. Places are filling fast so early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

We have a number of places on our part-time Springboard courses and both part and full-time ICT Skills programme places on offer.

All Springboard+ programmes are due to commence the week of 25th September.

Open Evening August 29th

Come along to our next Open Evening on Tuesday August 29th, in our Aungier Street building, from 5 - 7pm.

Open Evenings are an ideal chance to visit the college, find out about our Springboard+ courses and speak face to face with lecturers from across the range of programmes on offer. You can speak with DBS lecturers and staff from all areas of the college, to discuss the course of your interest, and find the programme that's right for you.

What is Springboard+?

The Springboard+ initiative offers free full-time and part-time courses at Certificate, Degree and Masters level.
All courses lead to qualifications in enterprise sectors which are growing and need skilled personnel, including information and communications technology (ICT); international financial services; and cross-enterprise skills such as digital marketing.

As part of the Springboard+ 2017 initiative DBS is offering 6 free part-time Springboard programmes in the areas of:

and
4 free full-time Postgraduate conversion Diplomas* in the ICT areas of:

and
5 free part-time Postgraduate conversion Diplomas* in the ICT areas of:

*Please note these part-time programmes are open to people in employment.
**Please note this part-time programme is open to those in employment as well as those not. You do not need to be in receipt of Social Welfare to apply for this programme.
***This programme is subject to validation.

For further information on Springboard+ DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria and application procedures visit the DBS Springboard+ page or the Springboard+ website.

Read What our Students Say....

Testimonial: David Gordon

"The Springboard+ Diploma in Big Data for Business at DBS addressed my needs perfectly by providing a solid grounding in all of the key areas without expecting any previous experience in these areas. The accessibility of DBS is a very strong selling point, whether you are walking, cycling or driving. Also, I found the DBS library and careers services to be of huge value and the staff at DBS were very helpful to me whenever I sought help."

Read more from David's interview here.

Are you eligible?

DBS offers a range of full and part-time courses under Springboard+, some of which are designed for people in receipt of social welfare, and some are open to people who are currently working.

Click here to see a list of all eligibility criteria, and if you have any questions our Admissions Team are available on (01) 4177500.

Places fill fast, so apply as soon as you can.

Fintech Breakfast Briefing

DBS recently held a breakfast briefing on Fintech in our Aungier Street campus. The briefing was arranged with the intention of gaining insight into the rapidly growing industry of Fintech, which describes the technologies used and applied in the financial services sector.

Present on the day were guest speakers Alan Meaney (of Fund Recs) and Barry McCarthy (of Assure Hedge), members of the public who work in or are involved in the industry, and DBS staff...Read more.