Information Technology in Selected Countries (UNU, 1994, 148 p.): 1: Development of information technology in Ireland: Appendix A: IT-related courses in tertiary-level institutions in 1987/88

Information Technology in Selected Countries (UNU, 1994, 148 p.)

1: Development of information technology in Ireland

		(introduction...)
		1. Introduction
		2. Historical perspective
		3. Government policy and the role of key institutions
		4. Development of the electronics industry
		5. Development of the software industry
		6. The telecommunications infrastructure for it
		7. Manufacturing applications of information technology
		8. IT applications in the service sector
		9. The impact of IT on employment
		10. Education and training in information technology
		11. Summary and implications for developing countries
		Appendix A: IT-related courses in tertiary-level institutions in 1987/88
		Appendix B: EOLAS innovation support programmes
		References

Appendix A: IT-related courses in tertiary-level institutions in 1987/88

Institution	Course
Degree level
Universities:
Trinity College Dublin	Computer Science Engineering (Electronics) Computer Science, Linguistics and a Language
University College Dublin	Computer Science Electronic Engineering
University College Cork	Computer Science Microelectronics Engineering
University College Galway	Electronic Engineering Manufacturing Engineering
National Institute for Higher Education Dublin	Computer Applications Electronic Engineering Information Technology
National Institute for Higher Education Limerick	Computer Systems Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic Production Manufacturing Technology
Regional Technical Colleges:
RTC Cork	Computer Studies Electronic Engineering
RTC Galway	Technology (Manufacturing)
RTC Waterford	Applied Computing
Diploma level
Universities:
Trinity College Dublin	Computer Modelling and Simulation
Postgraduate	Computers in Education Computers for Engineering Specialized Technology
University College Cork Postgraduate	Computer Science
NIHE Dublin	Information Technology
NIHE Limerick Postgraduate	Computer Systems
Regional Technical Colleges:
RTC Athlone Postgraduate	Computing
RTC Dundalk National Diploma	Computing Electronics (Manufacturing Service) Electronics (Product Development)
RTC Galway ND	Electronics Engineering
RTC Letterkenny ND	Electronics
RTC Tralee ND	Computing
RTC Waterford Postgraduate ND	Commercial Computing Computer Studies Electronics Engineering Technology (Manufacturing)
Certificate level
Universities:
Trinity College Dublin	Computer Science
Regional Technical Colleges:
RTC Athlone National Certificate	Electronics Engineering
RTC Carlow NC	Computing and Information Technology Electronic Engineering
RTC Cork NC	Electronic Engineering Telecommunications Electronic and Radio Communications Computer Studies
RTC Dundalk NC	Computing Electronics (Manufacturing and Service) Electronics (Product Development)
RTC Galway NC	Computer Programming and Data Processing Electronics
RTC Letterkenny NC	Electronics Computing
RTC Sligo NC	Computer Programming and Data Processing Electronics
RTC Tralee NC	Computing Engineering (Mechtronics)
RTC Waterford NC	Commercial Computing Industrial Computing Electronics Engineering
Plus professional course in	Electronics
Rathmines College of Commerce	Computer Programming and Data Processing
Other Vocational/Technician Courses
College of Technology Kevin Street	Telecommunications and Electronics Electronic Engineering Electronics Computer Science
Limerick College of Art, Commerce and Technology	Engineering (Electronics) Electronics Technician

Source: Adapted from Manpower Consultative Committee, A Guide to Third Level Education Output 1983, Dublin: MCC, 1984, and data sought from educational institutions.