IBM collaborates with Bharath University
Posted on: 26/May/2011 6:06:55 AM
IBM and Bharath University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) having felt the need to provide the students with the skills which will better position them in today’s fast changing IT world and lead to enhanced employability.
As a part of this MoU, Bharath University will incorporate various courses offered by the Career Education program of IBM, as a part of its engineering curriculum to provide an optimal career to the students. Career Education courses are designed to develop the right skills and nurture basic competencies that are demanded by the industry. Students can take these courses starting IInd year of engineering and will also undergo experiential learning programs in the final year before joining the industry.
“Enterprises using information technology are facing significant challenges in managing and transforming their relationships with current employees and the customers of tomorrow. Signposts for the future are already visible, signaling significant changes to all segments of education. These signposts, which are technology immersion, personalized learning paths, knowledge skills, global integration and economic alignment, are rapidly converging to produce a new and transformative paradigm that we call the educational continuum. IBM`s Career Education is an adaptive program which dissolves the traditional boundaries between academic levels, education providers, and economic development initiatives to provide a single system for life-long learning, skills development, career and workforce training.
Under our Career Education program we are delighted to partner with Bharath University to enable young generations to be the workforce of tomorrow,” said Himanshu Goyal, Country Manager, IBM Career Education.
Commenting on the proposed collaboration with IBM, Mr. J. Lakshmi Narayanan, Chancellor, Bharath University said, “We are proud to be associated with one of the top IT majors in the country to give the students of Bharath University a deeper insight into the industry. In today’s competitive world students have to stay updated on the current standards. Imparting industry training in the campus environment will help students to better understand and relate to real time environments with ease."
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. R. Kari Thangaratnam, Principal, Bharath Institute of Science & Technology said, “Bharath University is providing the best infrastructure and facilities to train students in various IT subjects based on their interest. Our institute has always been providing opportunities for students to go beyond text books. The training module is designed in such a way to meet the Industry requirements. The MOU with IBM will benefit students to stand out among the lot.”
