IIT Madras has launched online M.Tech course for working professionals.Its a tailor made online programme for working professionals and duration of the course is three years, instead of the regular two-year one.
Prof Devendra Jalihal, chairman of the center at IIT Madras, said, “The students of this programme have the same rights and privileges as regular students. The working professionals can carry out the project work at their workplaces. They do not need any residency as compared to sponsored candidates.”
The MTech degree for working professionals already includes Programmes on communications, VLSI and analog circuits, Microelectronics, Multimedia Signal Processing, Software Security, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Design, Interdisciplinary Programmes in Quantum Technology and Data Sciences.
IIT Madras has become the first IIT to offer an MTech course through the distance mode via its Centre for Continuing Education. Besides online mode of classes, professionals joining the course can do the project work their own companies. The course started with 14 candidates in 2020 and this year the number has shot up to 605.
Along with faculty members of IIT Madras, teachers from other premier academic institutions, eminent industry professionals will be conducting the classes for these students. Classes are held in the evening. Students can have live interaction with their faculty members and allowed to give exams in the same city as their offices.
Evaluation method of the course is different from the regular one. A problem statement will be evaluated and approved by the IIT Madras faculty and a mentor from the company will guide the student at their workplace. The student’s progress will be jointly evaluated by the faculty of IITM and the mentor. The role of the IIT Madras faculty would be to approve the problem statement and review the progress.
Listing out companies that have sent their employees to pursue this MTech programme, Prof Jalihal said, “Silicon Labs, Qualcomm, BEL, HAL, BNY, Silicon labs, Synopsis, Valeo, Cypress, Honeywell, Analog devices, HCL, Sundaram Clyton, Mahindra, Daimler, Bosch, Lam Research and Fiat Chrysler are some of the organisations among others.”
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