Ayesha Zulfiqar Ali Ayesha Zulfiqar Ali Anna Matysek Anna Matysek Marguerite Barry Marguerite Barry This study examines Irish universities preparation of postgraduate students for an AI-driven workforce. It analyzes curricular level data at UCD, TCD, and DCU using the OECD Skills Framework and matches it against the 8 strands of Ireland’s National Ai Policy – “AI – Here for Good” Findings reveal UCD’s strong technical focus, TCD’s technical strength, and gaps at DCU. Aligning curriculum with labor market needs and Ireland’s National AI Strategy is essential for producing adaptable, responsible graduates. This research offers practical insights for policymakers and educators to guide curriculum reforms and strengthen Ireland’s leadership in ethical and innovative AI development. PDFDocument eng 2025-10-08T10:22:04.068969Z 2025 Artificial Intelligence Higher Education Curriculum Design OECD Skills Framework Sociotechnical Systems Theory Labor Market Needs National AI Strategy Irish Education Systems Postgraduate Programs AI Skills Gap Education Policy Skill Mapping 1087537 b application/pdf http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/