Dual Degree and International Engineering programs in SR University
Warangal(KCN) :
Universal high-quality education is the best way to develop and maximize our nation’s rich talents for the benefit of the individual, society, country and the world. In this connection
The Sri Raghavendra University launched Dual Degree programs, International Engineering programs (IEP) and many other innovative programs at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level in Engineering and Technology, Management, Agriculture andAllied Health Sciences.
The students can simultaneously pursue two degrees B.Tech + BBA which will enhance their career opportunities as companies are looking for candidates with multi-disciplinary skills. The programs offered will be holistic and flexible. Students have multiple options like B.Tech and BBA, B.Tech and MBA, B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture and BBA, BS and MBA, BS and MS, BBA and MS programs in Biotechnology and Computer Science courses with various specialisations.
The IEP is the best twinning program that offers international education to engineering aspirants and helps them evolve into global professionals. The curriculum is flexible, where students have multiple options to pursue Minor degree, Honours, Specialisation, and Semester abroad.
The Vice Chancellor of the University Dr.G R C Reddy speaking on the occasion said that the university has been at the forefront in introducing several innovative programs which provide lot of flexibility to students in opting courses of their choice and graduate with multi-disciplinary skills, which enable them to take up new challenges at the work environment. The Dual Degree and IEP’s will open new avenues, opportunities for students to connect and network with students of other disciplines.
Dr. Reddy also said that in case of an International Engineering program, apart from B.Tech, students studying BBA at SR University can be transferred to MBA or MS (Finance) or MS (Business Analytics). As their study period for bachelor’s degree at USAis one year, they will be spending less amount for their boarding and lodging charges, and only pay one year tuition fee.GRE is not required if student obtains a GPA of more than 3.0 in their bachelorsprogram for MS admission into the collaborated University At USA.The program gives the students an opportunity to Graduate from US University ranked among the top 150 universities in the world.
Dr.Reddy also announced the launch of various courses of UG and PG under Allied Health Sciences which includePhysiotherapy,Medical Biotechnology,Radiologyand Imaging Technology, Cardiovascular and Cardiac CareTechnology in view of the desperate need of more qualifiedpersonnel in the healthcare system. The healthcare support occupations,healthcare practitioners,andtechnical occupations areexpected to generate new jobs in the coming days and are seeing faster employment growth than any other field.Prof. Mantha also said that the engineering graduateswithinternational experience are in demand, and they often command high salaries and gain entry into leadership track positions because of their deep understanding and appreciation of the global economy.
The University’s initiative to provide dual degree programs in line with NEP 2020 is an excellent move. Having two degrees increases one’s prospects of a better career and places them on a higher pedestal than their counterparts who have one degree.
Dr. Ravi Kumar, Retired Professor of IIM Bangalore stated that the graduates with dual degrees are versatile professionals with skills that are transferable across industries. This provides flexibility and opportunities to switch roles or industries as per their interest. Engineers with managerial skills will have a lot of opportunities.