The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : East West Institute signs pact with U.K. varsity on programmes

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Thursday, Jun 10, 2004

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

East West Institute signs pact with U.K. varsity on programmes

WHEN THE going gets global, can the educational institutions remain local? With almost all English-speaking nations pitching tents in the city to attract Indian students, colleges here are apparently feeling the heat. To outwit the foreign institutes looking out for students even for their undergraduate and post-school courses, many local colleges have jumped onto the joint venture bandwagon.

The city-based East West Institute of Technology is the latest. This institute recently signed an agreement with the University of Plymouth, U.K., to conduct undergraduate and postgraduate programmes jointly from 2004-05. The programmes will begin after approval from the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The university's immediate collaboration is with the East West Institute's Faculty of Technology. Diplomas in Communication and Electronic Engineering at the institute will allow students to transfer their credits to the University of Plymouth honours degree courses.

Here is the university's rationale behind the tie-up: "One year of study in the U.K. will normally cost approximately 7,000 pounds for fees and 5,000 pounds for living expenses. Over three years, this is over 36,000 pounds. Studying at East West and progressing to Plymouth reduces this cost by about 12,000 pounds. Most Indian students in Plymouth further reduce this cost by taking part-time employment. They can be employed for up to 20 hours per week and earn about 100 pounds per week."

The university's Bachelor of Engineering courses have an optional element of professional vocational training, taking the form of a one-year placement for students with a commercial or industrial company.

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THE CITY edition of the Event Management Development Institute (EMDI) was abuzz last week with its convocation ceremony for the first batch of students. Eighty qualified event managers were awarded diplomas on the occasion.

The fashion designer, Prasad Bidapa, the theatre person, Prescilla Corner, and other experts from the field of fashion design turned up for the event. Here's what Mr. Bidapa had to say: "We can now formally say that event management is gaining the professional momentum it so required."

The EMDI offers two courses: A postgraduate diploma in Event Management (PGDEM) and Diploma in Event Management (DEM). Both are one-year part-time courses, allowing students to pursue careers or graduate courses simultaneously. More information on the institute and courses are available online at www.emdiworld.com.

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THE HKBK College of Engineering has organised its "Graduation Day" for final year students of the academic year 2004-05 at the city's Gurunanak Bhavan on Thursday. The Vice-Chancellor of Visveswaraiah Technological University (VTU), K. Balaveera Reddy, will be the guest of honour.

Rasheed Kappan

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