The university of the future, NIIT University (NU) addressed an Open House in Vijayawada to highlight the impact of technology on higher education
Vijayawada : Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the University of the Future, NIIT University (NU), addressed an Open House in the city on Sunday to address the evolving technology landscape and to showcase how an education at NU prepares students for the dynamic work environment. Since its inception in 2009, the university has been offering education that is Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless.
Organized at Manorama Hotel Complex, MG Road, Vijayawada, the Open House was attended by prospective students and their parents. Senior leadership of NIIT University (NU), interacted with the audience and addressed their queries and concerns about the fast-evolving technology landscape and the career choices therein. The session also gave an overview of NU and the various new-age programmes offered by the university that focus on holistic development and help students to chart a future-proof career.
With a keen understanding of the skill gap that the industry is currently facing, NU offers a range of programmes designed to offer challenging career opportunities in today’s dynamic environment. Students’ after class XII, can seek admission in BTech programmes in Data Science, Cyber Security, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Biotechnology; 5-year integrated MTech programme; 3-year BBA and Integrated Masters in Business Administration (iMBA).
With the thrust on making students job-ready, NU has made hands-on in the industry a critical part of the coursework for all the programmes in the form of industry-originated classroom projects, summer internships and the flagship six-month course – the Industry Practice. NU’s BTech programmes, in fact, give 35% weightage to practical learning opportunities. NU’s Centre for Industrial Collaboration (CIC) invites leading companies to participate in the University’s summer internship and Industry Practice programmes and ensures that the students find the right fit to their chosen career path.
Prof Parimal Mandke, Vice-President, NIIT University said, “As a university, we have a strong connect with the industry and recognize their talent requirements well. Therefore, our courses are designed with our keen understanding of the technologically skilled professionals that corporates and businesses are seeking. We are committed to help our students chart winning career paths in today’s dynamic work environment.”
Conceptualized and founded by Rajendra S Pawar, NIIT Group Chairman and Co-founder, and Vijay Thadani, Managing Director of NIIT Ltd, NIIT University (NU) inherits a rich legacy of trust, experience, know-how, innovation and global reputation earned by its parent, NIIT Limited. The pioneer of computer education in India, NIIT Limited is today one of the world’s top IT training and talent development companies with a global footprint in over 30 countries. Mr. Pawar and Mr. Thadani who introduced computer education in India way back in 1981, have nurtured NU to be the leading centre of innovation and learning in the emerging areas of the knowledge society.
NU has maintained a 100 per cent placement track record since inception for all the eligible students. Market leading organizations such as Ernst & Young, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, PWC, Data Security Council of India, IBM, Genpact, Western Union etc. have been some of the top recruiters. The highest salary offered to a student from NU has been Rs 44.27 LPA. Students graduating from NU enjoy a high role fitment of 93% in job profiles like AI-Data Scientist, Cognitive Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Network Security Consultant, Cyber Security Analyst with an average salary of Rs. 7.92 LPA. The first batch of iMBA graduates from NU have been placed across companies like Genpact, Virtusa, Nielson, Kantar etc. in roles of Business Analysts, Social Media Managers, Management Trainees (Research).