L&T, an Indian multinational company involved in EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing, and services, has inked a memorandum of understanding with NICMAR University to offer co-branded MTech programmes in Construction Technology and Management and Infrastructure Project Management. Through the partnership, NICMAR’s academic excellence and L&T’s technical prowess will be enhanced. Beginning with the 2024–2025 academic year, NICMAR and L&T EduTech will provide two-year MTech programmes at their Pune site.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between L&T and NICMAR was signed at the L&T EduTech headquarters in Chennai.
Dr Sushma S Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor – NICMAR University, expressed her belief in the partnership, stating:
I firmly believe that the partnership will be helpful to both organisations in developing a talent pool that possesses a unique blend of technical complex problem-solving and managerial skills.
The growing demand for skilled professionals in specialised areas underscores the significance of this partnership, which seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by preparing postgraduate students with hands-on training and exposure to industry dynamics. This is in line with L&T’s constant pursuit of enhancing the skills of early-career talent and making them ready for the industry.
Dr C Jayakumar, Executive Vice President and CHRO, L&T, added:
These courses, focused on core engineering domains, are tailored for customised learning and digital skilling and are essential for students with a passion for fundamental engineering disciplines. The postgraduate courses will significantly enhance their skills and equip them to face real-world challenges.
NICMAR University, India’s most illustrious Built Environment University, stands out for its innovative and modern approach to education. It offers niche professional areas in construction, real estate, infrastructure, project management, and business management. As an autonomous, non-government, not-for-profit academic body, the University was founded in September 1983 as a Society and a Public Charitable Trust. Its strong focus on practical learning, including internships, field visits, and industry projects, ensures that students gain valuable hands-on experience.
