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Prof. Ketan Shah is the Professor and Head, Information Technology Department. He is also the Associate Dean (Accreditations) and leads the accreditation activity for the institute. He believes in providing a practical learning atmosphere for students to explore, and learn from their failures. It helps them to grow and build a robust foundation for themselves. Read here what he has to say in his interview. 

What is the latest program that you are offering in your institute/dept. which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

“The new program will provide an enhanced learning experience to the students”

We planned to initiate a course which will add value to the lives of our students. The IT Department has started four years B Tech (Computer Science and Engineering– Cybersecurity) in academic association Virginia Tech, USA, from this academic year. The course will enhance the learning experience and give global exposure to the students. 

What steps does the IT department take to ensure students are at par with the latest industry trends?

“We ensure students are learning in alignment of the industry trends”

  • The IT Department has a Department Advisory Board (DAB) and a Board of Studies (BoS). DAB and BoS have experienced members from academia and industry. DAB also has alumni representation. They provide insights about industry trends and suggest changes in the curriculum. This process ensures that the curriculum is relevant and contemporary. 
  • Department Alumni, who are well placed in different IT sectors, are often invited to share their experience on the projects/technologies they have been working on currently.
  • The department organizes regular workshops on the latest technological trends followed in the industry. 

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What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt?

“We focus on the holistic development of the students”

Our curriculum is in line with the latest trends and technologies practiced and followed in the IT industry. We have a highly qualified and competent team of faculty members. Faculty members keep themselves updated on the latest technology and possess industry-recognized certifications for training on technologies like SAS, CEH, etc. There are various career options for students to select at the end of the 4-year B Tech Program. An excellent mentoring system is in place to guide students academically and any other issues related to placements, peer pressure, etc.

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“We update our curriculum to provide experiential learning to the students”

Regular updates are done to the curriculum to keep it in line with current trends and technological advancements in industry. Students are encouraged to participate in events/workshops/project competitions organized by various IT industries. Students are motivated to pursue industry-recognized certifications.

We have collaborations with Coursera platform to enable students to do as many professional certifications they want to do. Also, we have collaborations with IBM to offer specializations in programs. It helps to curate a learning environment where students can explore many possibilities and pursue their interests.

What were the challenges that you faced while inculcating this program in your curriculum?

“Challenges bring in new learning and exploration”

Many challenges opened up many possibilities. One of the challenges was to have the right mix of theory and practical based courses. With the IT industry's continually changing needs, updating the curricular regularly, and deciding on the electives to be offered.

What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program?

“Students have vast opportunities to fetch work and take their projects forward”

Students have the freedom to choose a project that focuses on implementing a working solution for an industry problem or a problem that is research oriented. Project domains include data mining, sentiment analysis, educational technology, cybersecurity, machine learning. Many of the students also work with NGOs to develop a software solution to serve societal needs.

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