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Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the programme and module content as described in the University's Calendar and Book of Modules for the 2020-21 academic year are accurate. However, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no guarantee is given that programme/module content, delivery and assessment may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended. Any changes will ensure the same competencies and Learning Outcomes are met. Programme and/or Module Coordinators will communicate any such changes to students.

General

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.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a degree in one of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish. Applicants who are native speakers of one of the above listed languages and have a primary degree in English may also apply. The language competency attained must be equivalent of a CEFR B2.2. For the purposes of this programme B2.2 will be deemed equivalent to a 2.1 result in the graduate's final year language module and an overall 2.1 in the discipline. In the event of competition for places, graduates will be selected on the basis of language module results in the final year of their degree. Consideration will be given to graduates with an overall 2.2 result in the discipline if the language module is 60% or more, or where further certification of language competency attests to a B.2.2 CEFR level.

Programme Requirements

Students take 60 credits in total.

Core Modules (50 credits):

LL5004 Research Project on Global Software Business in Target Language (5 credits)
LL5005 Negotiating Knowledges in the Networked Society (10 credits)
LL5006 ICT of the Localisation Industry (5 credits)
IS5001 IT and Software Fundamentals (5 credits)
IS5002 Supporting Technology Users (5 credits)
IS5003 Applied Industry Project (10 credits)
IS5004 IT Solution Selling and Digital Business (5 credits)
IS5005 Technology and Solutions for the Sales Process and the Management of Global Business (5 credits)

Students choose one language module to the value of 10 credits from the list below. The language chosen must be consistent with the language studied in the primary degree. Where more than one language was studied to degree level, students must choose the language in which they have a 2.1 or more.

FR5007 Advanced French Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
IT5503 Advanced Italian Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
PU5001 Advanced Portuguese Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
GE5014 Advanced German Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
CH5007 Advanced Chinese Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
AS5003 Advanced Korean Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
AS5004 Advanced Japanese Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
LC2101 Advanced English (Academic and General) (10 credits)
HS5008 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

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.