Program Overview
The Professional Diploma in Electronic Design is a two-year, part-time program designed for graduates seeking design roles in the electronics industry. It provides practical skills in embedded systems, power electronics, mixed-signal, RF, and microwave circuit design through a blended learning approach combining online and in-person components. The program is taught by industry leaders and prepares students for careers in multinational companies in Ireland and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Professional Diploma in Electronic Design is a graduate-level program designed for electronics graduates seeking to transition into design roles or enhance their professional skills. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic electronic design industry. The program emphasizes practical application and provides a unique opportunity for working professionals to learn from world-leading experts in embedded systems, power electronics, mixed-signal, RF, and microwave circuit design.
Objectives:
The program's learning outcomes include:
- Familiarity with and knowledge of prototypical analog, mixed-signal, radiofrequency, and power electronic circuits.
- Proficiency in using electronic design automation (EDA) software to design circuits of medium complexity.
- Ability to analyze and design electronic circuits to solve specified problems.
- Effective communication skills in the field of electronic design.
- Independent learning abilities.
Outline:
The Professional Diploma in Electronic Design comprises 20 credits of Option Modules (four modules). Students can choose from eight modules offered across the Spring and Autumn Trimesters.
Course Schedule:
- Lectures are held in the mornings of weekdays.
- Labs are conducted in the afternoons.
- Remote lectures and labs are available for those who cannot attend in person.
- Some modules may require in-person exams.
Individual Modules:
Students who are unable to commit to the full program can take individual modules through the Advance Centre catalogue. Most modules are offered online, allowing flexibility for working professionals. section.
Teaching:
- Modules are taught by leaders in the field who regularly publish in top journals and conferences.
- The program leverages a blended learning approach, combining online and in-person components.
Careers:
- The program prepares graduates for careers in the electronics industry, particularly in design roles.
- Many leading multinational companies in the electronics industry, including Analog Devices, Bosch, Cadence, Infineon, Intel, Microchip, ON Semiconductor, Qorvo, Synopsys, and Xilinx, have design centers in Ireland.
- Electronic design companies actively seek highly-skilled design engineers and invest in professional development.
Other:
- The program is delivered part-time, allowing students to balance their studies with work commitments.
- The program is open to both domestic (EEA) and international (non-EEA) applicants.
- The program is offered in both September and January intakes.
- The program duration is two years.
- The program is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online and in-person components.
- The program is designed to meet the needs of the dynamic electronic design industry in Ireland.
- The program is subject to change.
- EU fee per year - € 2120
- nonEU fee per year - € 6650
