L&T Partners with NICMAR for MTech Courses
Bengaluru: L&T has inked a memorandum of understanding with NICMAR University to offer co-branded MTech programmes in Construction Technology & Management and Infrastructure Project Management.
The collaboration synergises L&T’s technical prowess with NICMAR’s academic excellence. NICMAR, in conjunction with L&T EduTech, will roll out the two-year MTech programmes at its Pune campus with effect from 2024-25 academic year.
The MoU between L&T and NICMAR was inked recently at the L&T EduTech headquarters in Chennai. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sushma S Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor – NICMAR University, said: “I strongly believe that the partnership will be helpful to both organisations in developing a talent pool that possesses a unique blend of technical complex problem-solving and managerial skills.”
Dr C Jayakumar, Executive Vice President and CHRO, L&T, said: “These courses, focused on core engineering domains, are tailored for customised learning and digital skilling and are essential for students having passion for fundamental engineering disciplines. The postgraduate courses will significantly enhance their skills and equip them to face real-world challenges.”
The growing demand for skilled professionals in specialised areas underscores the significance of this partnership which seeks to bridge the gap between the academia and the industry by preparing postgraduate students with hands-on training and exposure to industry dynamics. This is in line with L&T’s constant pursuit for enhancing skills of early-career talent and make them ready for the industry.
