Mumbai, 26th August 2024:
NMIMS and Northeastern University, USA, have entered into a ground-breaking partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will redefine the landscape of global education and research. This alliance is more than just an agreement; it is a strategic collaboration aimed at creating unparalleled opportunities for students and faculty across both institutions.
The partnership brings together NMIMS, a leader in innovation and academic excellence in India, and Northeastern University, renowned for its pioneering educational programs and global outreach. This MoU underscores a mutual commitment to fostering global academic excellence, innovation, and experiential learning aligned with industry demands.
Dr. Meena Chintamaneni, Pro Vice-Chancellor of NMIMS, highlighted the university’s strategic growth and the critical role of industry connections, as demonstrated by past collaborations. She emphasized that this partnership with Northeastern University is another significant step in NMIMS’s mission to provide students with a competitive edge through innovative, industry-focused learning experiences.
Mr. Satyajit Dattagupta, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Enrollment Officer, further expressed his thoughts: “Through this partnership, Northeastern University and the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies will be able to offer the opportunity to learners from India to apply to one of the world’s top institutions of higher education. Strong students will benefit from their rigorous academic experiences at NMIMS and build upon that foundation with the successful experiential learning and co-op driven model which thrives at Northeastern.”
Representatives from Northeastern University, including Jared Auclair, Dean, College of Professional Studies, Federico Ling, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Global Enrollment Management (GEM), Frederic Ndiaye, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Research and Analytics, Enrollment Research and Analytics, Bradly Booke, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrolment Management, Allison Pena, Senior Director of GEM, Liz Atwood, Director of Enrolment Management, Sukriti Sharma, Associate Director, Recruitment & Marketing, GEM, Salmaan Faraaz, Director, Recruitment & Marketing, GEM echoed this sentiment. They stressed the synergy between the two institutions and the potential to transform educational opportunities through a global network of campuses and industry partnerships. Mr. Avnish Patel Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing Research Analytics & Global Campus Marketing remarked, “I am honored to collaborate with NMIMS, an institution that shares our commitment to innovation and experiential learning. Our global campuses and industry partnerships aim to bridge the gap between student talent and employer needs.” This collaboration is poised to create a dynamic educational ecosystem where students from both NMIMS and Northeastern University can learn, innovate, and excel on a global stage. It is not just about academic exchange; it’s about shaping a future-ready workforce equipped to meet the evolving needs of global industries.
Ms Meena Saxena, Director of International Linkages at NMIMS, expressed her pride in the partnership, emphasizing the shared vision of both institutions to empower students with industry-leading practices. The collaboration will pave the way for collaborative programs, PhD opportunities and extensive student exchange initiatives, effectively bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements.
This strategic alliance was made possible through the dedicated efforts of ETS India – Educational Testing Service, whose initiative and support were instrumental in advancing this collaboration. ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually – including the globally well-known TOEFL and GRE tests in over 180 countries worldwide.
About NMIMS:
Established in 1981, NMIMS today is recognized as a globally reputed university with strong industry linkages. It offers multiple disciplines across eight campuses that consist of 17 specialized schools, more than 26,000 full-time students, and 850+ full-time faculty members, including ten faculty members who are recipients of the prestigious Fulbright and Humboldt International Scholarships for post-doctoral research. Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) laid the foundation stone of this esteemed university with the aim to cater to the rising demand for management education in the country. It is known for its consistent academic quality and research-focused approach to holistic education. SVKM’s NMIMS has been granted Category-I University status by Graded Autonomy Regulation 2018 by MHRD, and the NMIMS Mumbai Campus is NAAC accredited with a Grade A+ (CGPA of 3.59).
About Northeastern University:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our 13 campuses worldwide. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
