LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional online network, has announced plans today to invest in its international headquarters in Dublin after acquiring a 17,507 square metre site at Wilton Place. The new site has capacity to see LinkedIn’s current Irish workforce grow from 600 to 1,200 people in the future. Construction work on the new International headquarters will begin in May 2015 with building works expected to be completed at the beginning of 2017.

LinkedIn’s mission is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. In recent years, LinkedIn has helped to transform the recruitment sector globally and also enables some of the world’s leading brands to engage the most influential and affluent professionals.

Since its arrival in Dublin in March 2010, LinkedIn has grown substantially from an initial 3 people, to more than 600 employees today. LinkedIn’s international headquarters in Dublin is now one of the leading employers in the Irish digital technology sector. The company bases a variety of different functions including sales and marketing at its offices in Wilton Place.

Sharon McCooey, Senior Director, LinkedIn Ireland, added: “With 1.2 million members, Ireland is now one of LinkedIn’s top markets when it comes to member penetration. For that reason we are extremely pleased to be announcing a further investment in Ireland and an expansion of our operational presence here. Dublin is now home to a very vibrant digital technology sector and with that comes an important ecosystem for companies like ours as well as the strong pool of talented digital professionals that we need access to in order to further grow our operations in the future.”

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.

For information on our lecturing staff and their achievements and specialist areas, please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please be aware that you can call into the Aungier Street building, Monday to Friday from 8.45 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. to consult with our admissions team.

You do not need to make an appointment. You can also contact us on +353 1 4177500 or by email to international@dbs.ie.

Why not contact us today with your questions and take the first step towards your academic development.

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:

• MBA (General)
• MBA (HRM Stream)
• MBA (Marketing Stream)
• MBA (Finance Stream)
• MBA (Project Management Stream)
• MBA (Cloud Computing Stream)
• MBA (Information Systems Stream)

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