Overview
The MSc in Design and Development of Digital Business is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I and a Digital Design and Development Project to the value of 30 credits in Part II.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Design and Development of Digital Business
Students who pass Part I may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Design and Development of Digital Business (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| |
| IS6100 | Sustainable Digital Business Models | 5 |
| IS6124 | Business Models for Disruptive Technology | 5 |
| IS6127 | Systems Analysis | 5 |
| IS6130 | Internationalisation and Digital Business Strategy | 5 |
| IS6131 | Web Development for Global Markets | 5 |
| IS6132 | Web Development for Digital Business | 5 |
| IS6133 | Interaction Design for a Global Audience | 5 |
| IS6143 | Foundations of Object Oriented Programming | 5 |
| IS6144 | Introduction to Mobile Application Development | 5 |
| IS6145 | Database Analysis and Design | 5 |
| IS6146 | Databases for Management Information Systems | 5 |
| IS6147 | Design Thinking for Services | 5 |
| |
| IS6057 | Digital Design and Development Project | 30 |
| Total Credits | 90 |
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 MSc (Design and Development of Digital Business) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and ethical problem-solving skills associated with global professional practice;
- Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
- Apply Internet and mobile business strategies, models and processes;
- Demonstrate a high level of competence in the design and development skills needed to develop sustainable digital business;
- Create digital artefacts through the application of design thinking and service design principles.
