In January, 麻豆社区 and , a corporate training organisation based in Chennai, India, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Under the new MoU, the university will deliver two higher education programmes to Indian students online via the Digital Campus platform.
Foundation Diploma in Business will be the first programme offered through Springboards. This course, taught fully online by PCU's Business faculty, is intended to equip students with a thorough understanding of business fundamentals in areas such as marketing, finance, accounting, operations management and human resources. Students who successfully complete the Foundation year will achieve a British-accredited Pearson Level 3 Diploma in Business.
The second programme is available to students in their fifth semester of a commerce degree, as well as those who have already obtained the degree or a similar qualification.
Those who choose the programme will undertake one year of course modules from the BA (Hons) in International Finance and Business Accounting programme. Classes will be delivered online by lecturers from PCU, and students will also enjoy a short residential block of study in Prague. On successful completion, participants are awarded a British-accredited degree.
This new education partnership is part of a with a particular focus on the state of Tamil Nadu. The areas of cooperation identified include education, culture, tourism, defence and aerospace.