Assam Down Town University (ADTU) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have announced a collaboration to equip students with the most sought-after IT skills. They are providing these skills in several areas including artificial intelligence, cloud, data science, and predictive analytics which are needed to thrive in the job market.

The Account Technical Leader at IBM India/South Asia, Dr. Prabhat Manocha along with Shefaly Dutta, Academic Partnership Leader East India, and Extended countries, IBM has graced Assam Down Town University during the grand launch of the event.

This collaboration aligns with AdtU's curriculum with anticipated industry demand and that ensures students graduate with the knowledge and experience that employers seek. AdtU and IBM will work together to provide joint specialized programs. They have a dedicated computer lab with IBM software, an industry-aligned curriculum, and IBM subject matter expert-led instruction for students aimed at building a skilled future workforce.

“We are thrilled to announce that Assam Down Town University has Jointly Partnered with IBM to introduce a new program in B.Tech CSE (Data Science & Deep Learning), BCA and MCA (Data Science & AI), BBA (Data Analytics). It's a great opportunity for students to gain cutting-edge skills in collaboration with Industry Leaders,” says Dr Utpal Barman, Dean, the Faculty of Computer Technology.

Dr. N.C Talukdar, Vice Chancellor of Assam Down Town University further said that the collaboration is a game-changer for their students. He further elaborated that working with IBM ensures that graduate students possess the critical skills that will help them excel in the IT landscape.

Further, this collaboration will benefit students as it will provide globally recognized credentials, and hands-on learning.