Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
The Higher Diploma in Languages and Global Software Business is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| LL5005 | Negotiating Knowledges in the Networked Society | 10 |
| LL5007 | Localisation Essentials | 10 |
| LL5008 | Localisation Project | 5 |
| LL5014 | Translation and Professional Communication Skills | 5 |
| IS5001 | IT and Software Fundamentals | 5 |
| IS5002 | Supporting Technology Users | 5 |
| IS5003 | Applied Industry Project | 10 |
| IS5004 | IT Solution Selling and Digital Business | 5 |
| IS5005 | Enterprise Sales Solutions for Global Business | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Languages and Global Software Business (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the capacity to integrate the target language into Software business demands
- Describe and apply core skills in the sale of IT solutions and related customer relationship management
- Define core IT Terms and concepts and apply these to IT support and localisation and its requirement for cross-cultural translation of goods and services
- Elicit and identify customer requirements and manage project work and deliver business value
- Describe and apply core terms and concepts in the area of intercultural communication
- Demonstrate the capacity to comprehend the content and structure of texts written in the target language and to put them to use within a Software business environment
- Demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent research in the area of sales and IT solutions in the target language
- Express opinions and sustain a cogent discussion in relation to IT Sales and support with reasonable fluency and accuracy.
- Demonstrate a capacity to work within the IT Sales and support sector through engagement with industry leaders and stakeholders and through industry-based problem solving.
