(openPR) - Bangalore June 2011: Manipal University, the pioneering force in higher education in India, introduces Master of Science programs for working professionals. It offers the unique 2-year part-time programs in areas ranging from computer science to microelectronics that will help acquire the right skills sets for experienced professionals to move up the organizational ladder.

In an industry where human capital is a company’s biggest asset, there is a consistent demand for qualified professionals. Manipal University has always been a preferred partner for corporations and employees in helping meet this demand. The specialised courses across the spectrum like VLSI, Microelectronics, Embedded systems, Software design, Computer Science etc., help gain in-depth knowledge and expertise in these areas to put candidates ahead of competition. The program is designed and delivered to ensure it does not interrupt the professional commitments of the candidates. The first year of the course involves classroom teaching. The classes are conducted during the weekends at the convenience of the candidate. The second year requires the candidate to complete a project within the organisation that he/she is working for.

Highlights of the program
1. Specialised programs in various streams like computer science, microelectronics, embedded system design, communication systems etc.
2. Convenient weekend classes
3. Industry relevant programs adopted by multinationals including Intel, IBM, Texas Instruments, Honeywell, MindTree, Applied Materials, GE, Delphi, Sankalp Semiconductor, Infineon, Interra Systems, GE Healthcare among many others.
4. Faculty includes eminent personalities from academics and the industry.
5. Interactive, multi -sensory learning is delivered online through EduNxt.

Talking about the unique program , Avay Kumar, A Master of Science computer Science student from GSX India Technologies says, “Getting back to studies after a break and while one is working is not easy, but the way the program has been designed and the support that the staff and faculty at Manipal provide makes it look quite simple. The syllabus is quite up to the mark and thus the amount of learning is great”.

The program is a great opportunity for working professionals to gain a qualification that will help them make the right career move.

For details about the programs, visit www.executiveprograms.manipal.edu/ If you have specific queries, you may mail at executive.edu@manipalu.com or call +91 997 252 9252/ 997 253 1252.

About Manipal University

Manipal University, a part of the Manipal Education Group, is widely recognized for imparting high quality professional education and the preferred destination for students from over 50 countries. Manipal University was the first institute to be recognized as a Deemed University by the Government of India in 1993.

The university has 20 constituent colleges that offer over 195 courses across 14 streams, providing the finest in education to over 15,000 students every year. Manipal University offers programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Management, Mass Communication, Information Science, Hotel Management, Regenerative Medicine, Jewellery Management, Geopolitics, Cultural Studies and many more.

India’s top ranked institutions, including ManipaI Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Kasturba Medical College (KMC) are a part of Manipal University. These colleges have consistently been rated among the India’s top 10 institutions, in their respective fields, in different surveys over the last few decades. Manipal has come to be recognized for its excellence in Medical and Engineering programmes.

Manipal Universal Learning
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