CIT and the Student:

Whatever your plans and talents, CIT has a course of study for you. The "ladder" system gives you the opportunity to progress through Higher Certificate to Degree and Honours Degree qualifications. Postgraduate courses leading to Masters and Doctorate Degrees are offered in many fields. For those returning to education from employment or for those with other commitments, CIT has a varied part-time and evening programme - one of the largest at third level in the country.

The Mission Statement of CIT is:

TO PROVIDE STUDENT-CENTRED EDUCATION WITH A CAREER FOCUS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PERSONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WHOLE OF SOCIETY