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Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance
Higher Diploma in Science
Course Details
| Course Code | GA_KCYGC_L08 |
|---|---|
| Level | 8 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Credits | 60 |
| Method of Delivery | Online |
| Campus Locations | Mayo |
| Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
Course Overview
This courses is Free or 90% Funded under the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 programme.
The Higher Diploma has been developed in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) Cyber Defense Center.
The modules, content and delivery have been created in collaboration with HPE to ensure that the required skillset is available to all organisations to implement cybersecurity risk and compliance.
This major award aims to educate IT practitioners in risks associated with protecting an organisation against cyber-attacks.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2021-2027
Progression
On successful completion learners may progress onto the Level 9 Masters in Cybersecurity Operations in ATU or similar course offerings.
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Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a Level 8 major award or equivalent in a non-cognate area. The applicant must have a working knowledge of Information Technology as evidenced by a level 8 standard or equivalent non-cognate area or relevant work experience.
ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to gain access to this programme in accordance with ATU’s Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Applicants for RPL will be provided with application guidance.
Fees
Total Fees EU: €6200
This programme is funded under the Human Capital Initiative Pillar 1, which is funded by the National Training Fund.
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Contact Information
School of Business
Department of Business, Humanities and Technology
Head of Department: Michael GiIll
Dr Seamus Dowling
Programme Chair
Contact person for admissions:
Peter Butler
Springboard+ Coordinator
E: springboard.galwaymayo@atu.ie
T: 091742328
Department
Computer Science & Applied Physics
