DCU is committed to ensuring the relevance of its educational programmes to the industrial and commercial world and an important element in this philosophy is the INTRA programme.
INTRA formally integrates the student's academic study with closely co-ordinated realistic jobs, based on the work abilities of the student and the objectives of each programme. The student develops an understanding of the professional, practical world of industry. The blending of theory and practice increases student motivation and allows a clearer view of their career path.
The advantages of participation for employers are also numerous. It offers a unique opportunity to identify skills and talent among potential employees. It provides an extra resource to fulfil recruitment needs and can be an excellent way to meet the demands of peak work-loads or to complete special projects.