IIT Bhubaneswar Launches Blended M.Tech in Systems Engineering

• IIT Bhubaneswar launches blended M.Tech in Systems Engineering for professionals.
• Developed with Applied Materials India to align with industry needs.
• Boosts industry-academia collaboration and tech leadership skills.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has announced a world-first blended-mode M.Tech programme in Systems Engineering for practitioners with at least three years in an industrial environment. The initiative is long-term and permanent. In line with industry trajectory and need, the M.Tech. programme content is focusing on applied knowledge to support the work of professionals in institutional environments.

The course content will touch on current concepts around system behaviour modelling, performance testing, design methods, reliability engineering and statistical machine learning. This will provide representational integrated technical knowledge of the overall aspects of systems. There are also course modules around some of the managerial aspects such as requirements management, which will support practitioners in leading the delivery of complex systems-driven projects.

As an example of academic co-creation, IIT Bhubaneswar has worked closely with Applied Materials India to ensure that curriculum includes real-life challenges respondents face in modern engineering practice. This collaboration indicates practicality and industry engagement.

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Emphasizing the program's significance, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar stressed that such programs activate deeper academia-industry partnerships, and are keys to stimulate joint R&D and innovation and pursue the aims of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Similarly, Prof. Chandrashekhar Bhende- Dean (PG & Research) noted that the institute values flexible, interdisciplinary education that enables professionals to drive internal innovation within their own organizations.

Mr. Sujit Jha Senior Director was from Applied Materials India and one of the key enablers for the initiative mentioned systems engineering as a key strategic process in working almost any advanced multi-domain technology and felt confident that this program would create future-ready professionals.

Dr. Srikant Gollapudi, Program Coordinator and Associate Professor at the School of Minerals, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering gave a detailed overview of the initiative. The initiative is due to launch soon, and has attracted interest from professionals seeking to upskill through this vibrant learning model.