Future roadmap

Updated on: Monday, September 26, 2011

With the world becoming smaller and emergent economies becoming more interdependent, international collaborations seem to be the way ahead.

Responding to the needs of a 21Century academic model, Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has tied up with Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) to offer distance learning degrees to students. The collaborative venture will enable SMU MBA students get recognition by Napier for their SMU qualification. They can transfer to Scotland for one semester and get a second degree or they can opt to study the ENU MBA in India itself.

Says Dame Joan Stringer, principal & vice-chancellor, Edinburgh Napier University, We are going to be able to credit SMUs MBA and work with them so that the best students can gain entry on to our MBA.

Why India I have been coming to India since 1994 and that was when I became aware of the burgeoning demand for education, particularly at the higher level. But, when I became the VC at Edinburgh Napier University, I felt we needed to be part of Indias growth, she says.

Stringer further adds, I realised that we could bring some of our expertise and skills here and work with partners to deliver and not just to recruit students back to Edinburgh.

The agreement entitles SMU students to receive the Certificate of Learning from Edinburgh Napier University at 25 (approx Rs 1,800).This certificate of recognition entitles a Sikkim Manipal student to get 120 credits of the Napier MBA programme, which can be utilised to upgrade to another MBA with just one semester of further study at only one third of the normal fee. Another option for SMU students is to opt for the ENU enriched MBA by paying an extra 30 (approx Rs 2,150 per semester).

The programme will teach students theories and help them develop critical thinking skills and creativity to ensure that they are employable. However, a hands-on learning approach will also be inculcated among students through projects and assignments.

Times of India

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