PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Feb 26: XLRI entered into an MoU in an international partnership with Rutgers Business School (Rutgers University) one of the top and oldest universities in the US in various areas that include the exchange of students and faculty members, sharing research documents, collaborative and research projects and educational programming and development of a joint or double masters degree programs.
As a first step, the partnership embarks on launching a double master’s program in supply chain management and supply chain analytics.
Students from across the world can apply for this course where they will study for one year at XLRI Jamshedpur and the second year at RBS in the USA.
This AICTE affiliated course will help students get strong industry exposure i.e., industry client projects in the U.S.A and internships in India.
Scholarships of $12,500 to $15,000 will be offered to all eligible students during the second year at RBS, USA.
Students also get career counseling services from XLRI and Rutgers. They can explore job opportunities either in India or USA.
“XLRI welcomes all the candidates to take advantage of this international partnership between XLRI and RBS. It is a unique program where students earn a post-graduate diploma in Business Management (PGDBM ) in logistics and supply chain management from XLRI, Jamshedpur and a master’s degree in Supply Chain Analytics from Rutgers Business School, USA. Students will get the advantage of learning about the global supply chain from renowned faculty members who are committed to delivering the curriculum effectively”, said Fr. Paul Fernandes, director, XLRI.
The course has been designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of a company’s supply chain management from a global perspective and an array of analytical tools in dealing with supply chain issues.
Students will acquire professional competencies in supply chain management, materials management and logistics and analytics, leading to an improvement in their job skills and self-enrichment.
The double master’s program is a unique proposition where students will have the advantage of receiving two masters in two years from two reputed institutions with a shortened advantage of the duration of the two programs otherwise.
“The students will also have the advantage of availing the STEM OPT visa option in the US for exploring job opportunities there”, said T.A.S. Vijayaraghavan, program director – Double Masters Program-XLRI-RBS.
XLRI, Jamshedpur was approached by Rutgers Business School, the USA for this partnership.
XLRI is one of the first institutions to start this program in Supply Chain Analytics in collaboration with one of the best US colleges.
XLRI officials today said the last date to register for this academic program is April 15.
