[WARNING: A/V UNSCANNABLE]NMIMS ties up with Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
Krishna, Babu (BOM-LAP)
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NMIMS ties up with Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
MOU to offer innovative programs leveraging technology
Mumbai, September 12, 2013: SVKM’S Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed-to-be University, Mumbai, has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Stevens Institute of Technology, USA to strengthen their existing relationship. The two world-class universities will work closely in the field of student exchange, faculty exchange and research programmes.
Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering (MPSTME) of NMIMS University which has entered into the agreement has always been at the forefront of innovation and has regularly integrated new technological learning in its programs to develop best engineers for the country. The facility today boasts of Bosch Excellence Centre, Accenture Innovation Lab, CISCO lab and Blackberry Lab.
“The objective of this agreement is to promote the exchange of academics and innovation between the two institutes. Efforts will be made to encourage direct contact and research cooperation and exchange between our students, faculty members and expertise of the department”, said Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University.
“International collaboration is an integral part of Stevens' activities and a prerequisite for Stevens' status as a premier student centric research university”, said Dr. Constantin Chassapis, Vice Provost for Academics, Stevens Institute of Technology. “We are very excited about our recently formalized partnership NMIMS, a key partner for us in the region. We look forward to furthering our cooperation and developing additional programs of mutual interest, which will provide new and exciting opportunities for our students, and faculty,” he added.
Apart from student & Faculty exchange and Research collaboration, the key highlights of the association are Development of combined Bachelor/Master degree programs, joint master degree programs and customized or open executive education programs for management or engineering professionals.
Recently NMIMS University had also signed a MoU with Warwick University, UK.
About NMIMS
Located in the heart of India’s financial capital - Mumbai, SVKM’s NarseeMonjee Institute of Management Studies (www.nmims.edu) is amongst the nation’s prime centers of educational excellence & research. With the legacy of 32 years, NMIMS has grown to not only being one of the top 10 B-Schools in India but also emerged as a multi-disciplinary university with nine constituent schools that include Management, Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Commerce, Business Economics, Law, Science & Distance Learning and four campuses at Mumbai, Shirpur, Bengaluru & Hyderabad.. Today more than 12000 students and 350 full time faculty members are part of India’s most sought after academic community, i.e., NMIMS
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