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Dear Sir/Madam,
Hope this mail finds you in good health and spirits.
I am writing this mail to explore if any institution is would want to run their degree programs with a very reputed British University programs (Twining or dual degree program). I have tried to put the inputs for clarity as follows:
About the British University;
- Public University of UK based in London and has about 30% students from South Asia
- Student friendly curriculum and have good reputation in UK and worldwide
- Have affiliate Institutions running their programs successfully in UAE, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago etc.
- Very cost effective and low priced programs to suit the student financial requirements
The best method which could work;
- A dual degree program (Ex: Indian University MCA + British University MSc - IT)
- The combined program type could be from two different special areas (Ex: Indian University MBA with Marketing + British University Professional MBA or Indian University MSc - Biotech + British University 1 year MBA)
- For students who would want to go abroad for one or two semesters of the program could be given opportunity to study at the University campus in UK
Perception Problems;
Program Perception: Any Foreign University program in our land will be open/distance program
Cost Perception: Assumption that Foreign University Program is very costly
Validity Perception: Is the program valid in India/abroad?
Quality Perception: If quality of the program will be equivalent to studying in University campus
Study load Perception: Will it be possible to study both Indian + British Program?
Perception Clarification;
Program Perception: British Universities have the system of Offshore Campus in other Countries and they are full-time, regular and valid degree programs
Cost Perception: Cost for studying within India could be less than 30% of what he/she could spend at the University campus in UK
Validity Perception: The program is valid in all the corporates and private sectors in India. These programs are completely valid, infact very valuable for higher education/job opportunities in abroad.
Quality Perception: The quality of course, delivery and certification will be the same as delivered at the University
Study load Perception: As British Program is very practical in nature, the theoretical load will be of Indian program. However, the benefit of extra load would be a dual degree with international focus.
The Benefits;
- A twining program, where-in Indian degree is valid for government jobs and UK degree is an add-on for the student
- With an UK degree, further study or job opportunities abroad could be better utilized by the student
- A dual degree would not only add to the profile of student but also would increase the reputation of the Institute
- Program fees charged to the Institute by the University is very pocket friendly and convenient
- The University would be open to have a single Institute focus per city/state, if the trust factor is well developed making the opportunity for the Institute to be the only Institute with affiliation from the particular University
My Support;
I would connect the Institute representative to the British University International Coordinator to take it forward. If need be, will support in negotiation. No financial or other expectations, but to develop network.
If any members of this esteemed group is interested, please revert to me on the same mail ID.
Regards,
Ranjit Mishra