Deakin University GIFT City has reached a significant milestone with its first successful placement cycle, collaborating with NAB Innovation Centre India. This event not only marks a new chapter for the university, but also sets a precedent for global education delivered locally in India.
Deakin University GIFT City Achieves Landmark Placement Success
In its first-ever placement cycle, Deakin University GIFT City partnered with the NAB Innovation Centre, India. Postgraduate students from the Master of Business Analytics were the primary beneficiaries, setting a benchmark for other universities in the country. Notably, this cohort is the first in India to receive a foreign university degree entirely on Indian soil, demonstrating the growth of international education access.
NAB Innovation Centre Highlights Student Talent and Readiness
NAB’s Innovation Centre in India praised the talent emerging from Deakin’s campus. According to Vikas Malik, Executive Technology at NAB, students showed not only strong technical skills but also adaptability and critical thinking. The hiring process included online coding assessments, technical interviews, and management rounds. This ensured that only candidates with both technical excellence and cultural alignment joined the NAB team.
Industry Partnerships Reshape Business Analytics Education in India
Deakin GIFT City’s industry-integrated academic model played a key role in these successful placements. Students secured paid internships with full-time role opportunities at NAB’s Gurugram centre. Areas of placement included business performance, analytics, fin-crime analytics, and customer decisioning. The university aims to develop global professionals, equipping them to excel in data-driven enterprises within a rapidly changing digital landscape.
In summary, Deakin University GIFT City’s partnership with NAB demonstrates the potential of international education and industry collaboration in India. As the first batch sets a strong example, future cohorts can look forward to world-class education and career opportunities on home ground.
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