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IT Academy

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.

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IT Academy

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  1. IT Academy October 2013.a.

  2. 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

  3. IT Academy • Is not a new university; • It is a cooperation program between government, universities and industry.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Main activities • International marketing; • Additional financing of selected curriculas; • Scholarships; • Compensation of tuitionfee.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. IT Academy budget2011 – 2015

  13. ICT Program budget2012- 2015

  14. Participating universities • Tartu University (UT) • Tallinn University of Technology (TUT)

  15. Participatingcurricula • Master´s: Cyber Security (TUT); Computer and Systems Engineering (TUT); Software Engineering (UT); Computer Science (UT) • Bachelor´s: Informatics (TUT); Computer Science (UT)

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Admission under IT Academy

  23. Universities budgets 2012

  24. Target Markets 2013

  25. Target Markets 2014

  26. Fairs 2013 • Turkey, students’ fairs and exhibitions. • Croatia, scholarship exhibitions. • Finland, education exhibition. • China, education exhibition.

  27. Cooperation • 2013/14 Scholarship fund € 750 000

  28. Study IT in.ee 1st in the ESN Survey 2010 regarding the average satisfaction level for stay in the hosting country institution.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Thank you!

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