L&T EduTech, an e-learning platform and initiative by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) that aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, has launched industry-integrated MTech programmes in advanced IT domains. These programmes, which include specializations in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity, are developed in partnership with leading higher education institutes in India. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing students with specialized practical training and exposure to industry dynamics.
Starting with the academic year 2024-25, the programmes allow students to spend their second year at an LTIMindtree campus for real-world exposure, further enhancing their readiness for professional challenges. L&T EduTech has already signed Memorandums of Understanding with VIT University and Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, to offer these postgraduate programmes.
This strategic move is expected to empower students with cutting-edge skills and prepare them for rewarding careers in emerging technologies. It's a significant step towards integrating industry experience into higher education, which could greatly benefit students' employability and career prospects.
Commenting on this, Mr Sanjai Ranganathan, Chief Executive – L&T EduTech, said: "By leveraging the collective strengths of our Group Companies, we seek to empower students with cutting-edge skills and equip them for rewarding careers in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science."
Expressing his enthusiasm about the collaboration, VIT Chancellor Dr G Viswanathan, said: “We strongly believe that this partnership will be beneficial for both the organisations and the country, for, higher education is India’s key to competing with the developed nations and to increase the country’s per capita income.”
Mr Abhay Meganathan, Vice Chairman - Rajalakshmi Institutions, said: “With this partnership, we will launch an MTech Programme in Data Science to help students gain skills and prepare them for the professional world."
Going forward, L&T EduTech has plans to broaden its partnerships with more leading institutions in India and rollout integrated undergraduate programmes too, focusing on sophisticated IT disciplines for engineering students.
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