Overview

Cloud computing is a type of on demand sharing of Internet-based computer resources and data. It represents a new era in Computing where companies can outsource their IT functions enabling greater productivity, IT flexibility, performance and agility. This model of computing allows IT departments to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation rather than on infrastructure maintenance and support.

Our innovative MSc in Cloud Computing, was developed in conjunction with key industry stakeholders, such as EMC ,VMWare. The programme offers the opportunity to learn about cloud in the cloud. CIT hosts its own private cloud infrastructure to support the delivery of modules. Lectures are delivered by industry and academic leaders and are delivered online and are recorded for subsequent playback on any device. 

PROGRAMME AIM

This programme aims to produce graduates who have the required technical skills to exploit and be successful in the expanding area of cloud computing.  Cloud computing is considered a relatively new field in Internet computing where novel perspectives in internetworking technologies have emerged. To successfully deal with issues relating to this new paradigm the MSc in Cloud Computing programme aims to equip the graduate with the advanced conceptual understanding, detailed factual knowledge, and specialist architectural and technical skills required to design and implement cloud based solutions and services.

More recently the convergence of the cloud with big data has created additional opportunities for IT professionals to gain valuable insights into their business data. Such insights are critical for companies to maintain their competitive edge, increase their revenues and deliver new innovative services and solutions. The programme also aims to address the skills gap in this area so the graduate is equipped with not only the skills to store the data in the cloud but also to derive meaningful analytics from it to deliver true business value.

The content seeks to reflect current and likely future practice in cloud planning and management, the design and management of virtual environments, data analytics, the consolidation of data centres, security techniques in multi-tenant virtualised environments and related areas that contribute to the building of both private and public cloud environments.

MSc in Cloud Computing, the worlds first and best.

This programme has been running in CIT since 2011 and was a world first. Some media coverage:

• RTE News - Cloud Computing Announcement
• EMC - CIT - Collaboration in programme development
• RTE News - Mr Tim Horgan & Student interview
• Forbes Magazine lists CITs MSc Cloud Computing programme in its roundup.
• CIT News Article on MSc Cloud Programme
• Silicon Republic Article on MSc Cloud Programme
• Technology Voice Article
• Irish Examiner Article

Who should apply for this programme?

• Are you working in the field of cloud computing and are looking to advance your career with a professional master’s degree in the area?
• Are you a VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) and wish to get this certification formally recognised as part of an overall award?
• Are you a manager who is responsible for leading a team of professionals in the area of cloud computing or are responsible for managing migration to the cloud?
• Are you a engineer or software developer who wishes to learn more about cloud computing and development in the cloud?

If you can answer yes to any of the questions above then you should apply now!

What skills will I learn?

• Strategy - “A cloud strategy clearly defines the business outcomes you seek, and how you are going to get there. Having a cloud strategy will enable you to apply its tenets quickly with fewer delays, thus speeding the arrival of your ultimate business outcomes.” [ D. Scott As part of the programme students will develop skills to leverage the strategic value of the Cloud as part of an overall IT strategy for an organisation. In addition, they will learn about the develop service models associated with Cloud Computing i.e. SaaS, IaaS, PaaS etc. Please click on the programme schedule button for full module details.
• Virtualisation, Storage & Networking skills - Virtualisation is the fundamental underlying technology to support Cloud Computing and is the process of creating a virtual representation of something rather than a physical. Applying virtualisation enables many benefits benefits which include economies of scale, reduced cost of ownership and reduced cost to customers for their IT functions. Virtualisation technology can be applied to servers, storage and networks and as part of the programme students will develop skills to successfully leverage virtualisation technology to enable the benefits of cloud computing for their organisation. The students will also learn how to apply these skills to a data centre environment.
• Security - If a cloud computing system is not secure, then as a concept it is doomed to fail. As part of the programme skills will learn the skills to secure a virtualized infrastructure in the cloud as part of an overall IT strategy.
• Cloud Development Skills - As part of an development elective stream in the programme students can learn how to develop next generation cloud applications in the form of microservices and develop and deploy these applications in the cloud packaged in lightweight containers such as Docker. The student will also develop scripting skills to automate the software development process and infrastructure management as part of  “DevOps”. 
• Data Analytics -  Data analytics has been used as a tool in organisations to direct their strategy and maximise their projects as it enables useful insights into data. As more and more data is been stored in the Cloud, students need skills to be able to mine big data with the aim of analysing it to derive business value.

Graduate Profile

At the end of this programme students will be able to fulfil a number of roles as a cloud architect, solution/systems engineer, services engineer, cloud developer or IT manager.

ABOUT THE​ DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Department of Computer Science at MTU is one of the largest Computer Science departments in Ireland. We offer a range of modern undergraduate programmes and a host of opportunities at master’s degree and at PhD level. Our industry engaged programmes match the needs of our economy and have an excellent reputation for producing the most employable computer science graduates in the region. These highly skilled graduates are in huge demand and contribute significantly to the development of the region. As technology plays a greater role in our society the growth in the demand for these graduates will continue year after year.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entry to the MSc in Cloud Computing will require a minimum of a Level 8 honours degree in Computing, Computer Science, Engineering or in a cognate discipline. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be considered on a case by case basis. Please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page for further details.

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Enquiries

Mr Eoin O'Regan
Department of Computer Science
Eoin.ORegan@mtu.ie +353 (21) 432 5525

Applications are now open for September 2024. Closing date for applications is 31st August 2024, or whenever the programme is full.

Please click the "Apply Now" button to make an online application for this programme. The CIT online application system will open in a new window and this will allow you to enter details of your application for this programme. Fields marked with a red asterisk are required fields and need to be completed. You can use the supporting documentation section to add scanned copies of transcripts, your CV, or any other relevant documentation. Please study the entry requirements for this programme and ensure that you've supplied all information that's relevant to your application.