The programme, jointly offered by Maths and Computing Department of
GMIT, intends to develop participants technical knowhow in a range of inter- related and technology centric disciplines.
Celine Curtin, a lecturer in production and broadcasting at
GMIT, which graduates 30 students a year, says the better colleges respond to "real work opportunities" in the industry.
"He is going to college in
GMIT and you are hoping with his education that will keep him grounded.
A late goal from substitute Martin Shaugnessy was mere consolation for
GMIT as Galway warmed up nicely for next week's final with a third win of the year.
Galway are set to reach the final from the other group, with
GMIT their opponents as they look for a third victory from as many outings.
In Section B,
GMIT host Clare (2pm) while Sligo will fancy their chances against Leitrim in Coola (2pm).
GMIT produced the shock of the day as a Joseph Donnellan second-half goal gave them a 1-10 to 0-12 win over SLIGO at Collooney.
Section B:
GMIT v Sligo, Menlough; Leitrim v Clare, Bornacoola.
His side have been handed a preliminary round tie at home to
GMIT, while he will also line out for the hurlers in the Fitzgibbon Cup.
Rosccommon boss and former Galway hurler Anthony Cunningham had a frustrating return to his native county against
GMIT in Castlegar.