Print and digital media technology management / Bainistiú Tecineolaíocht na Meáin Phriontála & Dhigiteacha DT596
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Qualification awarded: BA (Print and digital media technology management) Level 8 / BA (Bainistiú Tecineolaíocht na Meáin Phriontála & Dhigiteacha) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
25 approx.
What is Print & Digital Media Technology Management?
This course provides a route of entry to professional careers in the print media industry, which incorporates print and packaging. The print media sector is indigenous to Ireland and is traditionally a large employer. Print and Digital Media Technology Management is a programme which will present the necessary skills to the successful graduate to enter the print and packaging and associated media sectors in either an administrative or managerial position. It will also engender a spirit of entrepreneurship. The programme uses a flexible learning approach and encourages professional, managerial, technical and operations skills development. Various learning approaches are employed including problem-based learning, team work, industrial visits, laboratory work and guest lectures.
What are my career opportunities?
This level 8 honours degree programme is appropriate for persons wishing to commence or develop a career in professional management or business administration in the print media sector. It is the career point of entry requirement for roles in production management, operations management, estimating, sales and marketing and general management within the sector. This programme will also assist in the entry to other sectors and organisations which require the skills of managerial and technical competency. It also provides an excellent platform for those wishing to progress to post-graduate studies or further professional qualifications.
What other options do I have after completion?
It is envisaged that a Masters programme will be developed for successful graduates of this programme. This programme will be prepared for 2012. Graduates from this programme with the appropriate 2.1 degree can gain progression to a range of Master level programmes.
What will I study on this programme?
The participant will study a range of both business and technology subjects. The business modules are similar to those delivered on a general business programme. Technology subjects focus on the print and digital media technology sectors. These give the breadth of subject expertise and appreciation to operate effectively in the industry.
There is a full semester of Industry placement when the participant will undertake a project with a firm operating in the sector.
Module listing
Year One
- Management
- Introduction to Design/Prepress Technology
- Introduction to Print & Digital Media
- Quantitative Methods
- Communications
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Post-press & Packaging
Year Two
- Financial Accounting
- Economics
- Operations Management
- Materials & Paper Technology
- Industry Structure & Regulatory Issues
- Human Resource Management
- Management Accounting
- Marketing
- Services & Production Management
- Information Technology 2
- Law
Year Three
- Digital Asset Management
- Estimating for Print
- Marketing & Sales
- Procurement
- Industrial Placement
- Year Four
- Strategic Management
- Quality Management
- Research Methods
- Finance
- Environmental Management
- New Technology
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Dissertation
Are there study abroad opportunities?
An ERASMUS agreement is in place with the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany. Students are encouraged to take a semester of comparable ECTS rated subjects there.
What our students say!
- Gerard Cooley, Senior Estimator and Purchasing Manager, “I completed the programme of study within print & digital media at DIT. Prior to graduation I had already secured a position within the sector. The skills and knowledge I developed during my four years at DIT have been invaluable to my role as well as to my career development. This programme will certainly prepare you for industry”.
- Niamh Madden, Current Student. “the programme of study is very interesting in the way business is mixed with print media technology subjects. It is a great balance. The lecturers are very friendly and know us all. I recommend this programme to anyone who would like an interesting career as well as completing a great programme’.
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English |
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6 |
2 |
OD3 |
OD3 |
Further information
School of Art, Design & Printing
T: 01 402 3778
(Dr. Kevin Byrne, Head, Department of Print & Digital Media)
