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Information, Communication & Technology in Ireland
Ireland remains one of the top destinations for leading ICT professionals
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Ireland's profile as one of the global leaders in the area of Information, Communication and Technology has witnessed a sharp increase over recent years. The country has cemented its status as a premier backdrop to dynamic and visionary innovation in this field and is active in ensuring fast-paced progress and development in order to meet the demands of the international consumer.
The ICT sector in Ireland incorporates the full range of high tech activities including research and development, high value manufacturing, shared services, supply chain management, software development and technical support operating in areas from computers to chips, telecommunications to software and components to copiers.
The sector has attracted major global investment with 9 of the top 10 US ICT companies operating here. There are over 200 IDA supported ICT companies, directly employing approximately 36,000 people. This represents 22% of total exports, estimated at €35 billion. The ICT Sector continues to grow in Ireland as companies take advantage of the competitive environment, skill base and value propositions.
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Dublin Business School: our suite of MBA programmes
Which specialism will take you further?
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Dublin Business School is now accepting applications for our range of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes, commencing in January and April 2015. Studying Business and Management at DBS will give you a wide range of valuable learnings and skills for one of today’s most demanding, yet rewarding, career paths and working environments. The full-time MBA programmes allow you to acquire both general and specialised knowledge and skills in a number of key business and management areas.
Programmes available for application include: Applications are open to graduates of a Level 8 honours degree (or equivalent) in business or non-business disciplines. A detailed CV and proof of English (where applicable) will also be examined during the application process. Applicants required to submit evidence of English must submit an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) for direct admission.
Students who hold an IELTS score of 6.0 can take part in the DBS Pre-Masters English course in January in advance of the April MBA intake. The overall fee for both courses is €11,890 however students who successully complete the English course will receive a €2,000 discount to the overall fee.
Further information is available on our website. Alternatively please do not hesitate to contact the International Admissions Office directly on +353 1 4177500 or by email at international@dbs.ie Applications can be made online so why not release your potential and apply today!
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MA in Addiction Studies: a specialised programme for Humanities / Social Science Graduates
Take the first steps towards a new career with DBS
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The MA in Addiction Studies is a formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each other. The aim is to educate students so that they can carry out research in the field of addiction and thereby critically inform policy making, as well as management of addiction services. The programme also provides clinicians with a strong theoretical foundation from where to approach the treatment of addictions.
Key Features of the MA in Addiction Studies: - Suited to those with a Humanities / Social Science degree seeking to acquire a postgraduate qualification in the area of Addiction
- Also suitable for applicants with clinical training in health or social care who wish to apply a knowledge of the theory and approaches to addiction to their clinical work
- Graduates will be qualified for relevant position in academia, as well as in research for public and private bodies
- In addition, graduates can work at a strategic level in healthcare settings, in semi-state bodies and in government agencies shaping polices on addiction treatment both within institutions and in society as a whole.
This programme is now accepting applications for January 2015.
If you wish to learn more about this programme, please contact our International Admissions Office on +353 1 4177500, by emailing international@dbs.ie or visit our website.
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