SINGAPORE,
Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RMIT University Vietnam has
entered a strategic partnership with leading international testing,
instrumentation and measurement technology company National
Instruments (NI).
The deal
will see National Instruments support RMIT Vietnam's technology and
engineering programs through joint training and educational
activities, as well as providing internship opportunities for
students.
In addition, the company will provide US$16,000 over the next
two years to further develop the Master of Engineering (Electronic
and Computer Engineering) program and RMIT Vietnam's purpose built
electronic engineering laboratory facilities. National Instruments
will also continue providing input and advice on the engineering
courses offered at RMIT Vietnam by participating in the Industry
Engagement Committee of the Centre of Technology.
RMIT University Vietnam President Professor Merilyn Liddell said
the agreement further cemented the Centre of Technology's links
with major industry players.
"National Instruments is a world-renowned organisation and it is
this kind of cooperation that helps prepare our students to take up
roles with major international companies," she said.
"Because of the particular skills and knowledge our Master of
Engineering graduates acquire, they really do have a passport to
the world in terms of the career options available to them."
Professor Liddell said the input of National Instruments into
the development of the program would ensure it continued to be
relevant to industry and at the leading edge of technical
development.
Mr. Chandran Nair, Managing Director of National Instruments
Southeast Asia said, "RMIT is focused on industry relevant
education through a comprehensive curriculum. Modern laboratory
facilities, software and hardware tools including those from NI for
hands-on and project based learning will help RMIT graduates be
better placed to contribute immediately to the companies that hire
them.
"National Instruments is proud to partner with RMIT both in
Australia and in Vietnam. We work extensively with leading
universities worldwide to train engineers in the latest
technologies through our global academic programs and this
partnership with RMIT will help graduate very good engineers with
industry relevant skills," he added.
The Memorandum of Understanding between RMIT Vietnam and
National Instruments was signed at a ceremony at the Caravelle
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening, 21 August.
About National Instruments
Since 1976, National Instruments (www.ni.com)
has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate
productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system
design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and
hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing
measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus
on improving society through its technology supports the success of
its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.
National Instruments is transforming the way engineers and
scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement,
automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with
off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular
cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than
30,000 different companies worldwide, with its largest customer
representing approximately 4 percent of revenue in 2010 and no one
industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has approximately 5,200
employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries.
About RMIT University Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam is the major Asian centre of operations for RMIT
University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research,
teaching and learning culture. It is committed to providing
internationally recognised high-quality education and professional
training for its students, clients and members of the
community.
As an internationally recognised Australian university based in
Asia, RMIT Vietnam assists in the development of human resources in
Vietnam and the region by providing opportunities for students from
around the world to belong to an international educational
community that supports them to achieve their potential in an
increasingly globalised world.
RMIT Vietnam is increasingly developing more diverse academic
programs, regionally based research projects, new business and
government partnerships, and growing numbers of students and
academics moving between RMIT Vietnam and campuses elsewhere in the
region.
Further media information:
Ms Le Mong Thuy, Senior Communications Officer, RMIT
International University Vietnam - phone: (84.8) 3776 1386,
email: [email protected]
Ms.
Jessie Lee, Marketing Communications Specialist, National
Instruments - phone: (65) 6226 5886, email: jessie.