The course runs for twelve months from the start of DCU’s academic year with an annual intake. In the year 2000/01 SmartForce will provide four guest lecturers to speak on topics that will be covered in the DCU modules over the year. Bill McCabe, Chairman of SmartForce Ireland will be lecturing on E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Fran McKeagney, Vice President of Development in the US will be lecturing on Strategic Thinking in the Information Age. TG Marsh, Vice President of Development will lecture on Business Process Innovation and Paul Henry, Vice President of Sales will lecture on Marketing on the Internet.

Students studying the DCU course modules will have access to corresponding SmartForce curricula throughout the year. For instance those taking the Web Design DCU module can access the SmartForce Microsoft Web Development curriculum for further information and training, those taking the DCU Networks and Internet module can use the SmartForce Information Technology curriculum.

Kate McCarthy, General Manager of SmartForce Ireland said: "We are delighted to be involved in sponsorship with Dublin City University on this degree program. We believe e-learning will play an essential part in the study programs of universities in the future and this is an exciting opportunity for us."