IT Academy October 2013.a.
Content • IT Academy program description • ITA value for stakeholders • Objectives, activities and indicators • Administrative model • Annual key events • Participating universities • Evolution of the program • TOP10 reasons to study IT in Estonia
IT Academy • Is not a new university; • It is a cooperation program between government, universities and industry.
Value proposition for stakeholders • Government – ICT education development at all educational levels by one institution, students dropoutwill decline; • Industry – more well educated IT specialists; • Universities – best possibilities for improving the quality of studies and research; • Students – Recognized diploma, up-to-date skills.
Main objectives • To improve the international competitiveness of IT studies; • To fulfil the needs of IT industry for quality graduates; • To support the growth of Estonian economy.
Main activities • International marketing; • Additional financing of selected curriculas; • Scholarships; • Compensation of tuitionfee.
Main indicators • Increase in admission; • Increase in graduates with nominal time; • Percentage of foreign students in courses taught in English; • Students satisfaction; • Alumni satisfaction; • Quality of graduates (90% working in the IT sector); • Employers satisfaction with graduates; • 50% of professors are selected by 2015 through international and multicandidate competitions.
Administrative model • The program is administrated by Information Technology Foundation for Education. • ITFE’s aims are to assist in preparation of the highly qualified IT specialists and to support information and communication technology-related development in Estonia.
ITFE’s support programs for ICT higher education • IT Academy • Government: 2,7 MEUR in 2013 • Skype 0,1 MEUR in 2013 • „Tiger University“ • Government: O,9 MEUR • ICT Program: • Total budget for 2012-2015 4,8 MEUR • 85% European Regional Development fund • 15% Government and partners
Annual key events • The annual budget will be confirmed by Parliament in December, followed with the contract with Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. • The Steering Committee gathers 4 times in a year to confirm major developments and changes if needed.
Growth of IT Academy program 2009 - the Estonian Development Fund, universities and industry initiated IT Academy. Oct 2011 – the Steering Committee and program is confirmed;. Dec 2011 – 4 curricula´s will operate under the program starting from 2012/2013 study year. March 2012 – marketing plan is set. April 2012 - contract with Skype Technologies OÜ. September 2012 – first admission under IT Academy. ICT student´s admission number increased by 36% (85% increase at BA level). Oct 2012 – 6 curricula´s will operate under the program starting from 2013/2014 study year.
IT Academy budget2011 – 2015
ICT Program budget2012- 2015
Participating universities • Tartu University (UT) • Tallinn University of Technology (TUT)
Participatingcurricula • Master´s: Cyber Security (TUT); Computer and Systems Engineering (TUT); Software Engineering (UT); Computer Science (UT) • Bachelor´s: Informatics (TUT); Computer Science (UT)
Cyber Security(MScfrom TUT) • Strong involvement of specialists from banks, telecom, CERT, NATO. • Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence. • Best competence in the field of cyber security of both Tallinn University of Technology and University of Tartu involved. • Specialisation in technological or organisational aspects or a combination of both. • A possibility to specialise to digital forensics will be available from admission of 2014. • Students from all continents. Broad spectrum of future contacts.
Computer and Systems Engineering(MScfrom TUT) • Programme focuses on design, implementation and application of modern complex computer systems. • Entrepreneurship and innovation module added to curriculum. • Uses the latest software and hardware to develop practical skills. • Close cooperation and networking with the IT industry. • Two specialisations: - Computer Systems Design; - Automation and Systems Engineering.
SoftwareEngineering(MScfrom UT) • Taught in English; • Focuses on software engineering and management skills, as well as specialized skills in two major software application domains:enterprise systems and embedded real-time systems.
Computer Science(MSc from UT) – in Estonian • Deeper foundations of computer science; • Specialisation in Data Mining, Distributed and Mobile computing,Cryptography and Security, Language Technology, Programming Languages and systems, Bioinformatics • Opportunities to study subjects from across entire University.
Informatics(BA from TUT) • Focuses on development skills of software, information systems and network technology. • Broad education in software technology, computer science and information systems. • Advanced track for strong students.
Computer Science(BA from UT) – in Estonian • Broad foundations of computer science; • Additional focus on the Software Development skills; • Opportunities to study interdisciplinary subjects from across entire University.
Admission under IT Academy
Universities budgets 2012
Target Markets 2013
Target Markets 2014
Fairs 2013 • Turkey, students’ fairs and exhibitions. • Croatia, scholarship exhibitions. • Finland, education exhibition. • China, education exhibition.
Cooperation • 2013/14 Scholarship fund € 750 000
Study IT in.ee 1st in the ESN Survey 2010 regarding the average satisfaction level for stay in the hosting country institution.
TOP10 reasons to study ITin Estonia1/2 • Highly developed courses. • Great methods of study. • You will be living in an IT environment. • It is easy to bring your innovative ideas to life. • Several work and placement opportunities for graduates.
TOP10 reasons to study ITin Estonia2/2 • Low cost or free of charge studies. • Scholarship opportunities. • Universities have international connections. • Connect with other IT students around the world. • Have an active student life during your studies.
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