Department of Computer Science
Industrial Year
Teaching Industrial Year Student Information

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the industrial placement students should be able to:

  • Describe the structure and organizational environment of the company.
  • Describe experience of working in a professional (commercial) working environment.
  • Describe and critically analyse experience of working in a team and/or working towards part of a larger strategic endeavour, or company objectives.
  • Discuss and evaluate the management culture of the company.
  • Develop and appreciate the need for time keeping and planning skills.
  • Describe their technical experience in an area of the computing/IT/Software industry.
  • Critically analyse the technical and non-technical aspects of their working environment.

The learning outcomes are assessed through the report completed by the student at end of the industrial placement.