An expert report on education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in Irish schools was released in November 2016. Its aim is to make Ireland a world-leader in STEM education at both 2nd and 3rd level. Ireland's economy depends ever more on producing high quality STEM graduates. The report encourages education providers like MTU Cork to better market its STEM programmes and to highlight career possibilities as there is a gap in awareness out there. Providers are also asked to encourage and to improve gender balances particularly in engineering – MTU Cork’s Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering fully supports this.
The MTU Cork Electronic Systems Engineer skillset creates access to many Information Communications Technology (ICT) sector job opportunities. Technical know-how and practical ability makes the graduate highly versatile and highly marketable.
Electronic Engineering has transformed society, pervading all industrial, commercial, social and domestic life. Growth in knowledge and techniques of these disciplines has been explosive, generating a wide range of exciting careers for both men and women as technicians and technician-engineers. Electronic Engineering careers cover a stimulating and challenging range of disciplines including Electronics, Computer Engineering & Software, Communications & Telecommunications, Control & Automation, and Electronics Manufacturing, all of which are included in the range of courses.
The electronics industry needs ever growing numbers of engineers and technicians to satisfy the demand for its products and to develop new ideas and concepts.
Bachelor Degree holders can participate in development support, testing of complex electronics equipment and in supporting computer and communications hardware and software. The qualification can provide highly satisfying and well-paid career opportunities for graduates.
POTENTIAL AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Test/Development in Electronic Systems
- Telecomms Network Software/Hardware Service/Support
- IT Software Development
- R&D in Product Development
