MSc in DevOps

  • Application Deadline:
    13th December 2024
  • Start Date:
    24th January 2025
  • Duration:
    2 years part-time
  • Delivery:
    Online
  • Subsidised Fees:
    To be confirmed

MSc in DevOps

Bridge the digital divide, and lead on innovation.


With most technology organisations moving their delivery platforms to a DevOps approach, the shortage of people with cross-sectional skills in DevOps is now acute. Developed by industry as a direct response to this need, this first-ever Master’s degree in DevOps aims to fill these important talent gaps and give credit, recognition and credibility to technologists working in this field.

 

Why this course was developed

The advantages of Development Teams and Operations Teams collaborating to improve the delivery of technology solutions have meant a rapid adoption of DevOps approaches to the Software Development Lifecycle. Closely associated with Lean and Agile concepts in enhancing the delivery of technology solutions, the DevOps approach has impacted very rapidly on the Technology industry.

Most existing DevOps ‘specialists grow or develop into their role with no formal standards or certification, and a modicum of training in the actual practice of cross-functional DevOps practices. They may already be experienced, highly skilled, competent and high performers in their own field of Software Development, Computing, IT Management, or Quality Assurance but they can lack the knowledge and understanding of the other cross-functional disciplines they now find themselves working with daily. Understanding not only the technical, but also the business and human factors at play during the high pressure demands of modern software delivery processes, is essential in the modern discipline of DevOps

 

Award Level

There are two phases to the award.  Candidates are registered for the full Masters of Science in DevOps Level 9 degree (90 credits) however candidates may opt to exit the programme on successful completion of the first three semesters with 60 credits and receive a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in DevOps (60 credits). Please note exit awards are at the discretion of the college and no refund of fees will be due.

The award structure will place greater emphasis on continuous assessment, practical and project work rather than on formal examinations. In fact there are only 2 modules that carry an actual exam.

The aim is that participants will gain a deep understanding of the topics and content covered, and be able to demonstrate this acquired knowledge as proven competence in tests and exercises drawn from practical “real life” DevOps scenarios.

 

Schedule

The programme will start with a 2 day workshop which will involve all participants being physically present.  This is seen as important to facilitate networking, experience sharing and group learning.

Lectures are held on two evenings per week. In the first year, the lecturers are normally Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30 to 9.00 pm. Videos of the lecture are available to view afterwards. There will also be a requirement to attend one on-campus day at the end of each semester.

Orientation and lectures are provisionally scheduled for Friday, 19th and Saturday, 20th of January 2024 from 9am-5pm. Orientation and lectures always take place on Friday and Saturday within the last two weeks of January. The official dates will be confirmed in September 2023.

 

Semester 1

  • Business Technology
  • Strategy
  • IT Infrastructure & Automation

 

Semester 2

  • Continuous Software Delivery
  • Human & Organisational Issues

 

Semester 3

  • Advanced IT Infrastructure for DevOps and DevOps in Practice

 

Semester 4

  • Research Methods, Research Project

 

For information on semester and credit breakdown see brochure

 

 

Academic Eligibility

The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants to the course is a 2:2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent), in a Bachelor of Science in Computing (Level 8) or a cognate discipline or equivalent.

Candidates who do not meet this minimum entry requirement, the college operates a  Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme whereby applicants may be considered based on relevant work or other experiences.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

 

Fees

The fees for this programme are part-funded by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet. The reduced programme fees for 2025 programme intake are to be confirmed. Please use the enquiry form to be informed when the fees are confirmed.

Part-funded fees are only available to eligible applicants*.

 

*Funding Eligibility

Applicants must be working in a private or commercial semi-state organisation registered in the Republic of Ireland (Business, Consultant, Freelancer) to avail of the grant-aided fees. As a government-funded training network, we can only support those meeting these criteria.

Applicants who do not meet our funding criteria may in some cases be able to apply and pay the full fee of  if there are available places. Contact us for more information.

 

Please click the “Apply Now” button and submit a copy of your CV for the first stage of screening.

The following documents will be required at the second stage of the application process:

1.  Transcripts of your Primary Degree OR Industry Certifications.

2.  If you’re an international student, i.e. did third-level education in a different country where English is not the       first language then we need your English Language certification.

Click here for details about the English Language requirement component.

3.  A letter from your company confirming your current role.