Gratitude To Teachers

5 th September

Agenda• On life !

• Awareness on education for employability

• Why sound knowledge & good grades are necessary?

• How to shape own Career depending on area of interest

• Higher education in India v/s abroad

• Technology Education in US

• How to chose good schools in USA or other countries

• Job prospects abroad / India

• Facts on IIT C

Six tips on your manners and behavior

1. Make profound use of 3 divine words "please", "sorry", “ thank you" as

much as you can. This would help make your progress a tad bit easy.

2. Always keep eyes and ears open but open your mouth only when

necessary; be receptive rather than being reactive as much as possible.

3. We have to keep in mind that there is no teacher-student relationship

anywhere, so we are responsible our own actions and the effect it would

cause.

4. It would be good if the Newcomers have a problem-solving approach rather

than succumbing to the problem. (Only when necessary)

5. We need to be collaborative during work. Try to understand the manner in

which existing people in your team tend to work.

6. Sixth one , keep yourself presentable at all times because you may never

know who would get impressed by you and when everyone is watching you

no matter where you go.

Understanding Basic Human Skills

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Seeing

BuildingRelations

Acting

Learning

Being Self

Creative Innovative Uncommon

Awareness Sensitive EnergeticEmpathy

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Learn intuitivelyLearn life longEnable learning

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For future with:SelfIndividualsOrganizationEnvironment

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Awareness on education for employability

1. Why sound knowledge & good grades are necessary.

2. How to shape own career depending on area of interest.

3. Higher education in India V/S abroad

4. How to chose good schools in USA or other countries

5. Job prospects abroad / India

6. VISA activity in brief, specially about financial affidavit

7. IIT Chicago programs offered in India since 1997. Brief Information

about IIT C programs is attached.

Need of sound knowledge & good grades 1. Employability does not depend upon a degree alone .

2. Organization are continually changing or evolving. Candidates with

just a degree in any of the engineering discipline are not really fit to

be placed by an organization.

3. Because curriculum is not relevant to changing technology and

business environment

4. To overcome such a situation all those who complete degree

courses must have

1. Good grades

2. And capabilities by acquiring knowledge of evolving

technologies in the selected domain of engineering.

5. These two alone can give an edge over the others and increase

your employability chances

How to shape own Career

Depending on area of interest

• It is very necessary that you have a clear idea –won’t say a dream –

on where you want to be in immediate and near future

• You need to have not only interest but passion for the technology

you select as engineering discipline.

• Such an interests makes you work for better grades and inspire you

to update your knowledge for the domain of technology

• Develop the habit of learning continually

• This is a very important aspect of your career management

Higher education in India v/s abroad

• The educational environment in India is not in pace with

– the ever evolving technologies ,

– tools and trends in conducting business operations

across the globe.

• The global boundaries are ever shrinking. That affects

business here in India too.

• Unfortunately the education patterns here do not match

these changes, forget about keeping ahead.

Technology Education in US • In the United States, Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago (IIT-C),

is a reputed private, not-for-profit, Ph.D.-granting 1st Tier Research

university

• It was established in Chicago in 1890.

• It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in engineering,

science, psychology, architecture.

• It also offers graduate (post-graduate) programs in business, design

and law.

• Along with other private universities such as MIT, Carnegie Mellon

and 20 more, IIT –C is a member of Association of Independent

Technological Universities (AITU).

How to chose good schools in USA or other countries

• What one must look for is the standing of an university or institution

• These are conducted in a survey by well known organizations and

• The other survey useful will be what is rating on placement and

remunerations the students from a particular university gets.

• One more point to consider is the range of alumni form an

Institution of University

– Contribution technology or business systems

– Awards for research or new inventions

The USA education system• The education system is one of the most expansive in the world,

with approximately 4,000 universities on offer.

• These universities can be divided into two types:

• Private universities - are maintained by tuition fees and private

donations. They usually have fewer students and are more

expensive to attend, but often have state-of-the-art facilities and

more funding for international students.

• Public universities - are funded by the state and contain large

numbers of students. Tuition fees are less expensive but

international students pay out-of-state tuition, which is often

expensive.

• It is important to note that in the USA, universities are known as

colleges and postgraduate degrees are called graduate degrees.

THE CREDIT SYSTEM

• American degrees, both undergraduate and graduate, are earned on the basis of the number of courses successfully taken.

• Each course earns “credits” or “units”, which are known as credit hours, semester hours (for schools on the semester system), or merely hours or credits.

• The number of credits earned by each course relates to the number of hours of classroom work involved, but does not necessarily correspond exactly.

• For instance, a course meeting three times a week for an hour (actually 50 minutes) each time may be expected to give a student three hours credit for the semester or term.

• On the other hand, an intensive seminar may meet once a week for two hours and also be a three-credit hours course. Two or three laboratory periods are usually considered to be equivalent to one class “hour”.

Selecting an Institution • If one decides to study in the United States, one should always

choose an institution which is “accredited.”

• An accredited institution means that its program of study,

professors, and academic facilities meet the minimum standards

established by an agency recognized by the Council on

Postsecondary Accreditation and by the U.S. Department of

Education

• Accreditation by a professional agency applies only to the relevant

school or department; e.g., engineering schools are accredited by

the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

• The rating decides the level of remuneration levels applicants could

be placed

Student visas• Before applying for a visa you must be accepted and

approved for your program of study. You will then be

sent the necessary documentation to start the visa

process.

• It is best to apply early and you will also need to make

an appointment for a visa interview with the US embassy

in your country.

• The F-1 student visa is for those wishing to study full

time at an accredited US college or university.

• For a complete guide visit the US Department of State -

Student Visas

Why Masters program?• BE or equivalent is now an entry level qualification in any

technology organization

• Masters program helps professionals to get insight into the

specialized area

• Masters program thus enables differentiating your career profile for

progression in career and to sustain employability

• On line Master's program from IIT Chicago is comprehensive and

very convenient for a professional wishing to enhance

employability while engaged in professional work

• The online approach allows you to fit study time around other

events in your life

• The International Master's degree from a well ranked university like

IIT Chicago will definitely boost your career graph

• A cost effective option is beneficial in long run

Job prospects abroad / India

• This heartening to know!

• “There are some areas like science and technology and research and development (R&D), where it is inevitable to recruit Indians”

– Dirk Messelaar, Dean of the University of Massachusetts.

After the Masters programThere are three options here for you to consider-

• Get a job, and work for which you will need a work

visa(H1B in the US).

• Continue on with your studies and get a higher degree (a

Phd).

• Returning to India.

• Option 4 – Marry American Citizen

Finding a Job After Masters• Getting a job is what most Indians really go to the US to study for, but

is not as easy as it used to be

• Getting a H1-B also isn’t easy. The applicants themselves cant apply

for a work visa directly. The employer needs to apply on their behalf

• There aren’t that many jobs which narrows down your search for

employers who are ready to sponsor an H1B

• And to add to that you have a limited time to do that.

• Most companies who hire in job fairs, hire only US citizens or green

card holders

• International students need to entirely depend on references from

their professors or rely on professional networking to get a job, or

even an internship.

• The OPT program, after you finish your studies, offers you a 3 month

window to search for a job. If you cant, then you simply pack up and

leave.

Some tips • An example: You go to the US to get a

masters in VLSI and want a career as a VLSI engineer, you will find openings for your level of experience if

only you are really worth hiring or

you have lots of references within the industry.

• So be industry specific and have skills like communication and innovation and networking

Facts on IIT C • IIT Chicago attracts students from all over the world.

More than 90 countries are represented in the student

body.

• Currently, 30% of its students come from outside the

U.S.A.

• To foster cooperation and promote international

understanding, the university has signed agreements

with 45 leading universities & colleges around Asia,

Europe, and Africa and South America.

A lead in imparting education • This university also pioneered ways to help working

professionals advance their knowledge.

• In the 1970s, it became the first university in the

Midwestern United States to offer on-site instruction at

companies via closed circuit television.

• More recently it has become a leader in interactive

multimedia-based distance education in the U.S.A.

• Lectures presented by streamed video on the Internet,

supplemented by interactive PC- and video-conferences,

India operations • In India, “IIT Chicago” now offers Twelve of its most

cutting-edge Master’s degree programs via multimedia-

based distance learning technologies:

– Electrical Engineering,

– Computer Engineering,

– Telecommunications,

– Computer Science,

– Information Technology and

– Manufacturing engineering. .

On IIT – Chicago

• IIT -C is internationally recognized for its research achievements and the performance of its graduates.

• In 1970 ,IIT-C became first university in the Midwestern United States to offer on-site instruction at companies via closed circuit television.

IIT- Chicago is the pioneer in interactive multimedia based distance education in USA , since 1976 , where Campus classroom is brought to the door step of the student.

IIT is renowned for providing students with a rigorous, relevant, distinctive, technology-focused education.

• At IIT, you will be surrounded by

students who study in tech-related

fields—engineers, programmers,

industrial designers, lawyers, and

architects.

• You’ll learn to speak the language of

high-tech—an essential business

skill in the next global economy.

On IIT (cont.)

ACCREDITATION• IIT Chicago is accredited

by North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges & Schools & by Concerned Accreditation Boards.

• Engineering Programs are Accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering

and Technology (ABET) in USA.• Rated as third highest paying to graduates for

IIT C

Some history of IIT Chicago in India

IIT India Pvt Ltd is registered vide certificate no 11-117656 of

1998 dated 20 Dec 1998

60 % in all 8 semesters GRE scores

Master’s program Quantitative

& Verbal

Analytical

Writing

Master of C S with Spl in S /W Engg, Master of CS with

Spl in Comp N/W & Tel.Com, M.S in Tech

Communication & Information Design, Master of

Information Technology & Management

292 /340 2.5/6

Master of Manufacturing Engineering, Master of

Science in Computer Science.

298/340 3/6

Master of Telecom and S/W Engg, N / W Engg,

Electrical Engg VLSI and Microelectronics, Computer

Engg , Elect & Comp Engg

304/340 3.5/6

Eligibility

Teaching Methodology- cont’d

Video / Audio conferences and E-mail are

the modes of interaction with professors at

Chicago.

Demo of a lecture

Also student can interact with professors by

chat.

Typical Course

(General Guide Line)

•Assignments 10 %

•Projects 30%

•Mid Term Exams 30%

•Final Exams 30%

All examinations and assignments including projects are conducted and evaluated by professors of IIT-Chicago only.

Tuition Fee StructureMaster’s Degree in-- India

US $ 12,990/- for 10 Courses (of 30 Credits), to be paid to IIT-C in Installments

@US $ 1299 / -course (of 3 Credits)

COMPARED TO,

Same Master’s Degree in IIT-Chicago USA

US $ 37,500/- for 10 Courses (of 30 Credits) to be paid in Installments

@ US $ $3,750 /- course (of 3 Credits)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Degree awarded is the same ( See attached

document )

2. Convocation can be attended in India or at

Chicago

3. Part in India and rest in

Chicago.

Application for admission • On line application for both campus and India section

• The link is http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply

• Check list is http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/degree-seeking-checklist

• On uploading 8 mark-sheets and Certificate , professional statement and recommendation letters and communicating GRE scores, one gets admit letter on review of your documents.

• For applicants to campus, I 20 is used along with Financial statement document (FSD) for VISA application

• Clearing Visa interview is applicants responsibility

• We hold pre-departure briefing to those going to Campus about six weeks in advance to get ready for travel to Chicago

• For On line students no I 20, no visa no FSD

• Start of classes at the same time for campus and India

CONTACT DETAILS

Bangalore Head Quarters

• D.Rajagopalan. E mail: rajagopaland@iit.edu

• Murlidharan. E Mail : bangalore@iit.edu

Pune

• Ramesh Jog. E mail : pune@iit.edu

Cell : 09822651412

Pune office address:

6 , A, Dr. Herekar Park , Near Kamala Nehru Park,

Off Bhandarkar Road, Pune 411 004

Conclusion• One needs to be clear on what career path is appropriate keeping in own

dreams or passion and global business situations

• Just a bachelor's degree in engineering may be inadequate for future career .

• One needs to add technology skills appropriate to career decided and other skills like communication and networking and these continually

• Selecting an institution for further studies is an important step

• Job prospects keep varying and your performance and skills decide how you get placed

• IIT Chicago is accredited and rated high so an obvious choice for many for higher education –Master and Ph D

• It offers current technology courses and have flexibility built into

• Eligibility criteria for Campus and On line is same

• Courses are same for campus and On line as well as certificate of Masters

• MS Certificate is identical