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 now accepting FINAL applications for the Level 8 Higher Diploma in Science 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 10 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 3 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

Accenture has announced that it’s hiring 200 people at its Irish operations, as part of a €25m investment into a new centre for innovation in Dublin.

Accenture, a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, is looking for people in areas such as cognitive computing, IoT, advanced analytics, security and digital marketing

The centre will include a new Accenture Technology Lab that will focus on identifying and scaling innovative solutions based on new and emerging technologies.

Yet more tech jobs in Ireland

Dublin is the newest location in Accenture’s global network of technology labs, which includes San Jose, California and Washington DC in the US; Sophia Antipolis, France; Beijing, China, and Bangalore, India.

“Ireland has become a technology hub in Europe and is a rich source of highly-skilled talent in science, technology and engineering. Given this, Dublin is the perfect location for our new Centre for Innovation,” said Jo Deblaere, Accenture’s COO and chief executive in Europe.

“This is a strategic investment for Accenture and part of our continued commitment to bringing new insights and innovative solutions to our clients around the world.”

Source: siliconrepublic.com

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

Our next DBS Open Event will be on Tuesday 1st December 5 - 7pm in our main Aungier Street building.

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



If you have any questions or queries in the meantime please contact Fiona Reynolds on 01 4170635 or Sinead Dunphy on 01 4177544.

We look forward to seeing you there.