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4 AIT Taught Postgraduate Programme Guide AIT: Connect & Discover 5
Welcome
It is my great pleasure to introduce the taught postgraduate
programmes to be offered by Athlone Institute of Technology.
I am delighted that you are considering Athlone Institute of Technology
(AIT) for your postgraduate studies. I hope this booklet provides the
information about our taught programmes that will help you to decide
on what’s the right choice for you.
Postgraduate study is a significant undertaking, but we believe that
it is an investment that will profit you personally and professionally.
Our primary objective is to provide AIT students with an excellent
learning experience combined with a particular focus on their personal
development. Through our postgraduate degree programmes, AIT
develops innovative and creative mindsets; ensuring that our graduates
are sought after by employers, and deliver their own future.
AIT is a global campus, so you’ll be given an opportunity to study
and work beside other students from countries as diverse as Italy,
France, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and India. Our students
consistently tell us that they regard AIT as a home away from home.
At AIT, we work hard to make sure that your individuality is respected,
and that we do everything possible to help you fulfil your potential.
Continued success in your studies, we look forward to being part
of your story.
Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin
President
4 AIT Taught Postgraduate Programme Guide AIT: Connect & Discover 5
Welcome
It is my great pleasure to introduce the taught postgraduate
programmes to be offered by Athlone Institute of Technology.
I am delighted that you are considering Athlone Institute of Technology
(AIT) for your postgraduate studies. I hope this booklet provides the
information about our taught programmes that will help you to decide
on what’s the right choice for you.
Postgraduate study is a significant undertaking, but we believe that
it is an investment that will profit you personally and professionally.
Our primary objective is to provide AIT students with an excellent
learning experience combined with a particular focus on their personal
development. Through our postgraduate degree programmes, AIT
develops innovative and creative mindsets; ensuring that our graduates
are sought after by employers, and deliver their own future.
AIT is a global campus, so you’ll be given an opportunity to study
and work beside other students from countries as diverse as Italy,
France, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and India. Our students
consistently tell us that they regard AIT as a home away from home.
At AIT, we work hard to make sure that your individuality is respected,
and that we do everything possible to help you fulfil your potential.
Continued success in your studies, we look forward to being part
of your story.
Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin
President
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Taught Postgraduate Programme Guide
BUSINESS PROGRAMMES
Master of Business 10
Master of Arts in Accounting 12
Master of Business Studies/
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Business Practice 14
Executive Master of Business Administration 16
ACCA Professional Programme 21
ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
MEng in Energy and Communications Infrastructure 24
Master of Science in Polymer Materials and Engineering 26
Master of Science in Software Engineering 28
Master of Science in Applied Software Engineering 29
Postgraduate Diploma in Green Engineering 30
SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
Master of Science in Applied Toxicology 34
Master of Science in
Environmental, Health and Safety Management 36
Master of Science/
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Disability Nursing 38
Master of Arts in Child & Youth Studies 40
Master of Arts in Management in Education 42
Master of Arts/
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice 44
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Lactation Studies 48
Behaviours of Concern 50
Behaviours of Concern across the Lifespan 51
Gerontology Nursing 52
Dissertation (MA in Advanced Social Care Practice) 53
HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Higher Diploma in Business 56
Higher Diploma in Computing 58
Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship 60
RESEARCH AT AIT 62
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Taught Postgraduate Programme Guide
BUSINESS PROGRAMMES
Master of Business 10
Master of Arts in Accounting 12
Master of Business Studies/
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Business Practice 14
Executive Master of Business Administration 16
ACCA Professional Programme 21
ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
MEng in Energy and Communications Infrastructure 24
Master of Science in Polymer Materials and Engineering 26
Master of Science in Software Engineering 28
Master of Science in Applied Software Engineering 29
Postgraduate Diploma in Green Engineering 30
SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
Master of Science in Applied Toxicology 34
Master of Science in
Environmental, Health and Safety Management 36
Master of Science/
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Disability Nursing 38
Master of Arts in Child & Youth Studies 40
Master of Arts in Management in Education 42
Master of Arts/
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice 44
Special Purpose Awards e
v
Child Protection & Welfare 46 e
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End of Life Care 47 c
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Lactation Studies 48
Behaviours of Concern 50
Behaviours of Concern across the Lifespan 51
Gerontology Nursing 52
Dissertation (MA in Advanced Social Care Practice) 53
HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Higher Diploma in Business 56
Higher Diploma in Computing 58
Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship 60
RESEARCH AT AIT 62
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Business Programmes
Master of Business 10 Welcome to the Faculty of Business & Hospitality
postgraduate programme offerings.
Master of Arts in Accounting 12
Our applied postgraduate programmes inspire original
thinking and teach you practical skills for real life business.
Master of Business Studies/ From higher diploma conversion programmes to taught
masters and executive courses, we offer a range of full- and
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Business Practice 14
part-time options that will challenge you to think differently.
Executive Master of Business Administration 16 The Faculty has an excellent track record of mentoring
students and providing learning supports across all its programmes. The success of
our graduates on the national and international stage is a testament to the quality
ACCA Professional Programme 21
of education they received at AIT. There is a truly international mix to students in the
Faculty of Business and Hospitality with Europe and Asia well represented. It makes
for an enriched cultural and education environment.
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accelerate your leadership journey. We offer some of the most widely recognised global
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economic and social outcomes.
I look forward to welcoming you to postgraduate studies at AIT.
Eoin Langan
Dean of Faculty of Business & Hospitality
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