Bengaluru, June 03, 2024: L&T and NICMAR University (National Institute of Construction Management and Research) signed MoU to offer co-branded MTech programs in Construction Technology & Management and Infrastructure Project Management.
The partnership combines L&T’s technical expertise with NICMAR’s academic excellence. NICMAR, along with L&T EduTech, will offer two-year MTech programs at its Pune campus starting from the 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.
