The timetables for the part-time MSc in Computing programmes are now available on the DIT timetables site.
All modules available to part time students are shown under the Programme Timetable by entering programme DT228B.
In addition, a number of class groups have been set up for the different streams. When you access the timetables choose to print a Class Group Timetable and enter 228B (note no DT). A list of available class groups which distinguish between year 1 or 2+ and stream ASD, IKM and DA are available.
Students who are on the older programmes, namely DT217, DT217A, DT230B, DT286 will find their modules under the class group for the appropriate stream. Students on DT210 or DT202A should use the full programme timetable to locate their modules.
The Saturday schedule for 2013 is also now available in the link to the left of this blog.
Please note that there may be slight changes to rooms etc so be sure to recheck the timetables prior to attending your first classes.
This is the central noticeboard for all students attending the MSc programmes in the TU Dublin
Friday 30 August 2013
Thursday 22 August 2013
Analytics Jobs @ Brandtone
Brandtone, a mobile marketing company based in Dublin, have open analytics positions. see details below. Interested people should contact Victor Carey at victor.carey@brandtone.com.
Brandtone
Brandtone
is the world’s leading mobile marketing company enabling leading brands to
conduct award winning mobile marketing campaigns that increase sales and builds
consumer databases which we target with direct marketing activity that drives superior
brand returns
We have a client
list that includes many of the world’s best known brands are headquartered in
Dublin, and have operations in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa,
Kenya and Turkey.
Role Title – Customer Base Analyst
You will work within the Customer Base Management Analytics team part of
the Database Marketing Directorate which also includes Insights and
Research. This role is a strategic
enabler to Brandtone monetisation of its 20 million and growing consumer database
through driving consumer acquisition & churn retention activity in addition
to revenue generation activity.
The position requires someone with excellent analytical skills, strong
communication, planning and influencing skills along with the ability to work
under pressure. You will be self-driven and need to work effectively as part of
a team in a fast paced multi-dimensional environment.
- Mine consumer data using SQL / Business Objects / Excel to identify best prospect consumers to be stimulated for follow up activity
- Perform statistical analysis to map and identify genuine trends and relationships
- Segment and extract best prospect consumer cohorts for direct marketing (DM) campaigns
- Complete post campaign DM analysis to identify consumer uptake and make recommendations based on test messages to the full scale
- Work with the customer base manager to create predictive models to enhance revenue through the next best activity offer engine
- Work with markets and internal teams to enhance the DM campaign manager
- Comfortable presenting insights on commercial matters and recommendations to senior audiences
Requirements:
·
Experience of Data Mining / Analytics Tools –
passion for numbers
·
Experience with data visualization tools, BI
Reporting Tools and advanced Excel
·
Strong SQL (Oracle) with experience querying large,
complex data sets
·
Knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing
processes and concepts
·
Experience developing & delivering reporting &
analysis in a demanding environment
·
Sound commercial acumen
·
Excellent verbal & written communication
skills; ability to effectively communicate and present data
·
Ability to work cross functionally and across the
markets we operate in
·
Ability to relate to both
business and IT specialists
Wednesday 21 August 2013
MSc Dissertation Presentation UPDATED Schedule
Here is the latest updated MSc Dissertation
Presentation schedule for Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th
September.
Time
Monday 9th
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Student Name
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MSc
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9:15-9:45
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Zachi, Henrique
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ASD
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9:45-10:15
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Robert Huczek
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IKM
|
10:15-10:45
|
Shane
Harpur
|
KM
|
11:00-11:30
|
Toni
F.Obilade
|
IT
|
11:30-12:00
|
Raj Kumar
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DT286
|
12:00-12:30
|
Gabriel Lawless
|
AT/UT
|
14:00-14:30
|
Jelena
Haidurova
|
IT
|
14:30-15:00
|
Bobby
Kiernan
|
DA
|
15:00-15:30
|
Enrique DeGracia
Hernandez
|
DA (FT)
|
15:30-16:00
|
Sonja
Monaghan
|
DA
|
Tuesday
10th
|
|
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9:00-9:30
|
Gary
Gallagher
|
IT
|
9:30-10:00
|
Shay Foody
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DA
|
10:00-10:30
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Lira
Macriar Mariano
|
DA
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10:30-11:00
|
Deirdre Behan
|
IT
|
11:15-11:45
|
Fiona McGroarty
|
DA
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11:45-12:15
|
Niedzwiedz, Rafal
|
ASD
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12:15-12:45
|
Allen Kennedy
|
DA (FT)
|
|
|
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14:00-14:30
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Shashank Kulkarni
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DA (FT)
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14:30-15:00
|
Tom Eastaway
|
DA (FT)
|
15:00-15:30
|
Puneet
Narula
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DA (FT)
|
15:30-16:00
|
Fan Zhang
|
ASD (FT)
|
You will have a maximum of 15 minutes for
your presentation and this will be followed by 10 minutes of questions and
discussion.
Please turn up 10 minutes before your time
slot and wait outside the room until you are called.
Bring your presentation on a USB.
The presentations will be in room KA-3-021.
Wednesday 14 August 2013
Sem1 Proposal Submissions
This message is for full-time and part-time MSc students who wish to commence their Dissertation project in Semester 1 (Sept. 2013).
The deadline for submitting your detailed proposal is Monday 2nd September before 1pm.
You can email them to me at brendan.tierney (at) dit.ie
We will review the submitted proposals and will provide feedback and our recommendation within two weeks.
All submitted proposals should be completed using the Dissertation Proposal Template. See the following attachment
http://www.comp.dit.ie/btierney/MScDissertations/MSc%20Dissertation%20Proposal.doc
You should use the Dissertation Proposal Checklist to help you to complete the proposal and to ensure that you have sufficient detail about all parts of your project.
http://www.comp.dit.ie/btierney/MScDissertations/Proposal%20Check%20List.pdf
Any proposals received after 1pm on Monday 2nd September will not be considered. You can resubmit for consideration in Semester 2.
Brendan
Masters Level Specialist (IT Audit) @ BDO
BDO are looking for IT Audit specialists - see details below. Anyone wishing to apply, should send a cover letter and CV to SINÉAD O'CONNELL at soconnell@bdo.ie.
Masters Level Specialist (IT Audit) – Risk & Advisory Services
BDO is the Irish Member Firm of BDO International, a network with over 1,000 member firm
offices worldwide and the world’s fifth largest accountancy network. Our impressive
headquarters are located in the heart of Dublin where we offer a wide range of services
under the headings Audit, Tax and Advisory.
We are currently seeking a Masters Level Specialist in IT Audit to join our Risk Advisory
Services group. We provide services focused on risk and compliance such as internal audit,
risk management, governance, and risk advisory. This team is comprised of business risk
and information technology risk specialists.
Our IT risk specialists focus on information systems and technologies that manage risk
and/or drive operational, financial and regulatory compliance processes. Our professional
team performs assessments, remediation, implementation and integration of end-to-end
solutions in these areas. They also deliver advisory services focused on risk and compliance
to IT management and senior executives for both external audit and internal audit clients.
The Role
The role of Masters Level Specialist in IT Audit within our Risk and Advisory Services
department involves:
Masters Level Specialist (IT Audit) – Risk & Advisory Services
BDO is the Irish Member Firm of BDO International, a network with over 1,000 member firm
offices worldwide and the world’s fifth largest accountancy network. Our impressive
headquarters are located in the heart of Dublin where we offer a wide range of services
under the headings Audit, Tax and Advisory.
We are currently seeking a Masters Level Specialist in IT Audit to join our Risk Advisory
Services group. We provide services focused on risk and compliance such as internal audit,
risk management, governance, and risk advisory. This team is comprised of business risk
and information technology risk specialists.
Our IT risk specialists focus on information systems and technologies that manage risk
and/or drive operational, financial and regulatory compliance processes. Our professional
team performs assessments, remediation, implementation and integration of end-to-end
solutions in these areas. They also deliver advisory services focused on risk and compliance
to IT management and senior executives for both external audit and internal audit clients.
The Role
The role of Masters Level Specialist in IT Audit within our Risk and Advisory Services
department involves:
- Participating in a broad variety of audit reviews from planning to completion;
- Evaluation of exceptions and assisting in the development of appropriate mitigation strategies;
- Providing practical and value-added recommendations to clients on issues noted;
- Preparing concise, easily understood and timely oral and written communications;
- Supporting the team in delivering a range of consultative assignments;
- Delivering high quality work within agreed timeframes and budgets, and
- Developing and maintaining personal networks within BDO and in the marketplace.
- Experience, Skills and Qualifications Needed
- Minimum 2.1 Honours Degree and relevant Masters with a focus on Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration;
- Prior experience in internal audit, risk or control desirable but not essential
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, self-motivated, self-directed, able to work both as a team member and independently
- Ability to deal with people across all levels of an organisation
- Proficient in MS office
- Willingness to travel for out-of-town engagements
Saturday 10 August 2013
Analytics Intern Position @ Concern
Job Title:
|
Data Analysis and Documentation Intern (to support the
Social and Economic Development Unit (SEDU) to improve documentation and
knowledge sharing)
|
Reports to:
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Head, Social and Economic Development Unit
|
Liaises with:
|
Dublin based staff in the Strategy, Advocacy and
Learning Department, Overseas Staff in 25 Country Offices, other departments
in Head Office and London and New York Offices
|
Job Location:
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Dublin
|
Contract
Details:
|
9 month contract – starting as soon as possible
|
Learning
Outcome:
|
The intern will gain practical experience in
· Use of
intranet and webinars as a means of documenting experiences and sharing
information
· Use of
Microsoft Publisher,
· GIS using Quantum
GIS (QGIS and ArcGIS
· Digital Data Gathering methodologies
· Data analysis (Excel, SPSS)
· Communicating
with a multi-cultural team of advisers across 25 countries, including through
the production of regular newsletters
The intern will receive formal/ informal training in the following
· Analysis of
data collected through DDG.
· Using GIS to
display and analyse data from the field
· Various
internal training sessions made available to all CWW staff
· Concern
induction
On completion the intern will have attained skills in
· Data
analysis
· GIS
· Newsletter
production and article writing
|
Job Purpose:
|
The Social and Economic Development Unit (SEDU) in
Concern Worldwide is responsible for providing support to country teams in
the areas of Food, Income and Markets (FIM) (what is sometimes referred to as
Livelihoods) programmes, social protection and education. The FIM programmes
include Community Based Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and
Interaction with Markets (which includes Micro Finance). A new strategy has
been developed and will be launched before then of 2013.
Part of this is a commitment to the use of ICT
solutions in programme planning, in particular the use of digital data
gathering solutions and matching this data to a GIS programme.
The intention of this position is to work alongside the
FIM team in Dublin to produce a series of reports and maps that can be
utilised for programme planning and monitoring and produce a brief document .
|
Main duties
&
Responsibilities:
|
·
Analyse and present
data collected through DDG
·
Use GIS to present and
analyse spatial relationships in data sets from the field
·
Demonstrate the
benefits of GIS to staff.
·
Prepare at least two
case studies for wider distribution on the use of technology in our FIM
programmes with recommendations for the future
·
Oversee the production
of at least two editions of an internal newsletter for all staff.
·
Technical support a
series of webinar trainings provided to FIM and Education technical staff at
field level by advisers from the Dublin and London Offices.
|
Person
specification:
|
Essential:
Desirable:
|
To apply:
|
All
applications should be submitted by emailing their CV to hrenquiries@concern.net by 11th
August 2013.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time
of application..
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