asked the Minister for Education the number of graduates who took the conversion courses in computer science in 1979-1980; the number who successfully completed the course; the number of those who successfully completed the course and who are now in employment in Ireland; and the number of persons enrolled in the equivalent course or courses for 1980-1981.
Written Answers. - Computer Science Courses.
331.
The following is the information requested:
Courses |
numbers enrolled 1979-80 |
Numbers graduating 1980 |
Numbers enrolled 1980-81 |
UCD: |
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Diploma in Computer Science |
12 |
12 |
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UCC: |
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Diploma in Computer Science |
33 |
29 |
44 |
UCG: |
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Diploma in Systems Analysis (Part-time) |
21 |
11 |
26 |
NIHEL: |
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Diploma in Applied Computing |
44 |
32 |
17 |
TOTALS |
110 |
84 |
87 |
Students undergoing the course in UCG continue in their existing employment as the course is part-time. The question on employment is for the Department of Labour.