Usha Martin Academy signs a MoU with the University of Sunderland, U.K.

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Last Updated : Jan 29 2013 | 2:16 AM IST

The Usha Martin Academy, promoted by the Usha Martin Group, a Rs 3,000 crore conglomerate, and supported by UshaComm as knowledge partner has signed a MoU with the University of Sunderland, U.K.

Features of the MoU

 

 

  • Students studying PGDBM at UMA can pursue the last two semesters in U.K.
  • Students will receive a scholarship of around 1500 Pounds per annum during their study in U.K.
  • They will be able to transfer credit hours for each course taken in the first year at UMA.
  • After successful completion of the courses, students will have the option to apply for work permit in U.K. for 3 years.
  • Students will get a degree from the University of Sunderland, U.K.

    The Usha Martin Academy offers high end specialized industry oriented IT courses on Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Embedded Technology, Search Engine Optimization, Infrastructure Management Support, Business Intelligence & Software Project Engineering & Management.

  • Dr. Saugata Banerjee, Director Usha Martin Academy & Executive Director UshaComm says, “There is a great gap between classroom teaching and real-time industry requirements. Recognizing that the key to future technological development and economic growth lies with knowledge-based industries, the Usha Martin Academy aims to be a centre for creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in technology and management. The programmes have been specially designed keeping in mind employability factor of candidates. The faculty has been constituted with faculty members from premiere institutes and other experts in the software industry,”

    Mr. Aveek Bhattacharya, Manager-Administration & Commercial confirmed that the academy presently has two campuses in Kolkata, one in Ranchi and in the future, plans to set up campuses in Jamshedpur, Durgapur, Guwahati and Siliguri.

     

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