Masters and doctorate students at Manipal GlobalNxt University can now deepen their knowledge in Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Science through a new collaboration with IBM to help address national and global skills shortages.
“With 43% of Malaysians believing their jobs are at risk due to digitization, access to technical knowledge from IBM Global University Programs will equip our graduates with enhanced skills to navigate dynamic digital transformations, be competitive, and stay relevant in the future workplace,” said Dr. Chinmoy Sahu, Vice-Chancellor, Manipal GlobalNxt University.
Using the IBM Academic Initiative, a self-service education portal available from IBM Global University Programs, Manipal GlobalNxt University will enhance knowledge and learning of specific technical modules across three key programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), and Master of Science in IT Management (MScITM).
Courseware for MScITM students will include foundational modules in Cloud Computing and AI, while MBA and DBA students will benefit from IBM’s foundational module in Data Science. They will also be able to access industrial-strength tools such as IBM Cloud Services, Watson Studio on Cloud, and SPSS Modeller as part of the hands-on experiential learning.
“Over the next three years, more than 1,000 students and our faculty will gain critical applied technology skills to address real-world challenges,” Dr. Sahu said.
Catherine Lian, Technology and Country Leader, IBM Malaysia said technical and soft skills are becoming critical parts of the toolkit for tomorrow’s workforce across a range of disciplines.
“Our collaboration with Manipal GlobalNxt University to help train the diverse workforce of tomorrow in fast-growing technologies is part of our commitment to contribute to Malaysia’s digital readiness. The collaboration equips students from both IT and business backgrounds with the necessary skills to unlock data insights and create innovations that can help drive national progress,” she said.
