Engineering - Innovative Technology Engineering - Waterford

The student will attain an academic mastery in their specialisation field while developing a broad knowledge of other related fields and how these converge. The student will embark on a programme that will assess and analyse a number of emerging technologies and the developing potential for the convergence of these technologies. The course aims to prepare students for a rewarding career in industry or academic research. In addition, the course will facilitate for them the development of a set of personal and professional attributes that will allow them greater flexibility in the development of their own career options.



The programme is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in strategies for innovation management, product design and development, and optimum routes to market.



The student will also carry out post-graduate level research of industrial relevance in selected topic areas.



The Masters degree requires successful completion of twelve modules and the student must also complete an industrially aligned and relevant Research Dissertation.

Semester 1

Advanced Mechanics & Material (M)

Prof. Comm & Research Methods (M)

Strategic Tech Innovation (M)

Control Engineering (E)

Green Technology (E)

Inventive Problem Solving (E)

Nanotechnology (E)

Quality Mgt & Reg Affairs (E)

Technology Entrepreneurship (E)



Semester 2

Biomedical Science (M)

Convergent Technologies (M)

Novel Material: Prop, Sel & Exp (M)

Prof. Dev & Prof Practice (M)

Technology Management (M)

Biomedical Engineering (E)

Cognitive Technology (E)

New Product Dev Strategy (E)

Technology Commercialisation (E)



Semester 3

Industrial Dissertation



(M) - Mandatory module, (E) - Elective Module

The normal minimum expected entry requirement for the MSc in Innovative Technology Engineering will be a cognate accredited NFQ Level 8 Honours 2.2. Engineering or Science Degree.



Entry to the programmes may also be allowed via the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis. This robust RPL process demonstrates that the candidate’s prior learning (education and experiential) has achieved outcomes commensurate with accredited Level 8 programme outcomes. Each RPL applicant must submit of a portfolio of evidence that maps the prior learning against the required Level 8 outcomes. This portfolio is reviewed by the Joint Programme Leaders and Head of Department and is supplemented by an interview.



International Students

International Students are advised to contact the SETU Waterford International Office before submitting an application via PAC. The International Office staff will give guidelines on how to apply and use PAC. The International also assists the Joint Programme Leaders and the Head of Department in their assessment of each International applicant’s educational qualifications and suitability for the programme.



This includes a detailed review of all relevant documentation and in many cases interviews (e.g. via Skype). Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English.

1 year full-time.

NEXT INTAKE September 2024

Career opportunities for graduates of this programme can be found in the

Medical Devices,

Pharmaceutical,

Green Technology,

Information and Communications Technology,

New Business Development and Academic Research sectors.



Typical job functions include

Design Engineer,

Research Engineer,

Project Engineer,

Project Manager,

Technical Manager,

New Technologies Manager,

New Product Development Manager,

New Business Venture consultant and many others.