APIIT ties up with S.D. Education Society

THE ASIA Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), Malaysia, a premier institute of excellence with a complete portfolio in IT education, will soon set up base in the City. The company has partnered with S.D. Educational Society, and more tie-ups are in the offing all over the country.

The new institutes formed out of partnerships in India will provide IT education and training, consultation, and research and development activities. The degree programme is aimed at producing graduates, who will contribute in design, development and implementation of technology solutions to meet the ever- changing needs of the country.

The focus of the institute, according to its officials, will be to inculcate professionalism, which will boost the students' employment potential. The students will have specialised options -- pursuing higher level studies, joining the IT and business world -- to choose from, besides customised learning programmes for working professionals.

APIIT has adopted a cooperative learning method to enable students to keep up with changing technology by working together in project teams. The campus will have the option for part-time work and the students can work for a maximum of two hours a day with a stipend of Rs. 50 per hour.

The institute will offer e-applications such as online lecture consultation, web timetable, online feedback system, online appraisal system, job placement system, university placement system and student project management system. Details may be had on ph: 2243860. E-mail: prhub@vsnl.net.

Education fair

Add South Africa to the growing list of countries pitching tent here with their educational avenues. Students can now opt for undergraduate, honours and masters programmes offered by the South African University of Natal at the two-day ``Visu International Education Fair 2001'' beginning at the City's Hotel Ramashree Comforts on June 21.

A premier institution of South Africa, the University of Natal offers undergraduate programmes in Nursing, Information Systems, Business Science, Human Resource Management, Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Engineering (Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical), Media and Communication.

The Honours and Masters programmes offered are in Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering (Agricultural, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical), Land Surveying, MBA (International Business, Information Systems, Finance, Marketing), Law, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental and Engineering Geology, Public Health, Family Medicine, Health Sciences Management and Occupational Health. While a minimum of 60 per cent marks in plus two is essential for undergraduate courses, a Bachelor's degree will do for honours and masters' programmes.

The fair will also feature the American Oklahoma City University. Established in 1904 and accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, the university was given a good rating by Money magazine recently.

The varsity offers Bachelor's programmes in Arts, Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, History, Music, Mass Communications, MIS, Marketing, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology and Nursing. Masters programmes are offered in Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Business Administration, Education, Computer Science, Economics and Criminal Justice Administration.

For the Bachelors programmes, the students should have a TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT) SAT, and passed plus two. Masters programmes are open to students with TOEFL 550 (213 CBT). Those with GRE and GMAT are preferred. Students who have completed three-year degree programmes can apply for a Bridge programme in MBA and MS (Computer Science).

While the Oklahoma City University has opened admissions for courses that begin in fall 2001 and spring 2002, the University of Natal has invited applications for its winter 2001 batches. Interested students could attend the fair along with original certificates and their photocopies. Details may be had on ph: 2232822.

Rasheed Kappan

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