The MoU outlines a series of collaborative efforts between UPES and the University of Waterloo, focusing on creating flexible, high-quality online courses designed for working professionals in India.
A Collaborative Approach to Upskilling and Reskilling
The MoU outlines a series of collaborative efforts between UPES and the University of Waterloo, focusing on creating flexible, high-quality online courses designed for working professionals in India. The integration of WatSPEED’s renowned courses with UPES’ academic expertise and extensive student outreach is expected to provide innovative learning solutions that are accessible and aligned with the needs of the global economy. This partnership aims to empower professionals to upskill and reskill, making them competitive in an increasingly dynamic job market.
International Credit Transfer and Master's Progression Pathways
A key aspect of the collaboration involves the creation of international credit transfer pathways. This initiative will allow UPES students to transfer credits from their programs to equivalent courses at the University of Waterloo, ensuring the alignment of academic standards between the two institutions. This process aims to provide a seamless transition for students who wish to pursue advanced studies at a prestigious international institution.
Moreover, the partnership will facilitate Master’s progression pathways, allowing UPES students to progress into specific on-campus programs at the University of Waterloo, subject to meeting admission requirements. This opportunity will provide UPES students with access to world-class education and cutting-edge research facilities, boosting their global competitiveness.
A Vision for Transformative Global Education
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr Sunil Rai, President of UPES, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. He emphasized, “This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering globally benchmarked education. Our collaboration with the University of Waterloo will offer our students unique international exposure and the opportunity to excel in the global economy.”
Dr Vivek Goel, President of the University of Waterloo, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating, “Education is at the core of driving innovation and economic growth, especially in the face of rapid technological advancements. By joining forces with UPES, we aim to equip learners in India with the skills required to thrive in the evolving economy and contribute to shaping a sustainable future.”
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Q: Is UPES Dehradun a good college for MBA?
An MBA graduate gets jobs which include team lead and managerial responsibility of the department. A manager’s job profile broadly includes planning, strategising, execution, leading the team, liaison with clients, coordinating with other departments, delegation of work and responsibilities, reporting to higher authorities regarding projects undertaken. Given below are some of the popular job options after MBA and their corresponding salaries:
MBA jobs |
Average salary (INR)* |
---|---|
Finance Manager |
9.6 LPA |
Marketing Manager |
10 LPA |
Sales Manager |
10 LPA |
Human Resources Manager |
4 LPA |
Operations Manager |
7 LPA |
Product Manager |
15 LPA |
*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com
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Q: Is BTech worth from UPES Dehradun?
BTech is one of the popular courses of UPES Dehradun. As per NIRF 2022 rankings, the university was ranked at 61 position under 'Engineering' category. The rankings saw a jump from 91 position in 2021 and 167 position in 2020. Apart from the Engineering course, UPES Dehradun was also the part of NIRF Ranking under 'University' category. Recently, the university also found a place in 'Overall' category of NIRF 2022 rankings. Not only in terms of position, the university also provides excellent placement opportunities to BTech students. As per the latest report, over 250 recruiters participated and presented over 2,000 job offers to the class of 2023. Further, the highest and average package offered to School of Computer Science students during UPES placements 2023 stood at INR 36 LPA and INR 8.66 LPA, respectively.
Q: Is BCA available in UPES?
UPES Dehradun offers BCA in three specialisations through UPES School of Computer Science. Candidates can choose the specialisation of their choice in the second-year of the course. Check below UPES Dehradun BCA specialisations:
UPES Dehradun BCA Specialisations | ||
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Internet of Things | Artificial Intelligence | Cyber Security |
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