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Thakur College International Program for Technology and Business

Thakur College’s International Program for Technology and Business is a comprehensive 2+2 twinning program that enables students to complete the first two years of their undergraduate studies at Thakur College in India and then transfer to a partnered foreign university for the final two years. Upon completion, students earn their bachelor’s degree awarded by the foreign partner university. This model is modelled on the successful programs of top Indian and Western Universities, which allows students to spend two years at Indian Universities and then two years at an overseas university of their choice

The program is designed to offer students a global education experience while leveraging the strengths of Thakur College’s instruction in the initial years.

In this program, students follow an internationally aligned curriculum at Thakur College for two years, covering foundational and core courses in technology or business. After meeting the academic and language requirements, students transfer seamlessly into the third year at one of our partner universities in the USA, Canada, or Australia. The final degree is granted by the partner university, giving students an internationally recognised qualification. This approach provides several benefits, including exposure to global academic standards, significant cost savings (since only two years are spent abroad) and the comfort of transitioning to a foreign university with a strong academic foundation.

The program focuses on fields of Technology and Business, catering to students aspiring to careers in computer science, information technology, engineering technology, business management, finance and related areas. Thakur College has established partnerships with reputable universities abroad (detailed in Section 3) to facilitate credit transfer and ensure the curriculum in the first two years meets international standards. By completing two years at Thakur and two years abroad, students gain a blend of local and international expertise, develop cross-cultural skills, and earn a degree from a foreign institution – all under a well-structured and closely monitored framework.

Objectives of the Program

The International Program for Technology and Business is guided by clear objectives that align with Thakur College’s vision of providing quality education and global exposure. The key objectives are:

Provide World-Class Education: Deliver a curriculum and academic experience that matches global standards, enabling students to begin their studies in India and finish at a top international university. This ensures students graduate with knowledge and skills on par with their international peers.

Facilitate Global Pathways: Create a seamless pathway for students to transfer to reputed foreign universities in the USA, Canada, and Australia. By formalising credit transfer agreements, the program encourages students to pursue professional education at high-ranked universities abroad, fulfilling their aspirations for an international degree.
Cost-Effective International Exposure: Lower the financial barriers to international education by allowing students to complete half their degrees at local tuition rates. The first two years at Thakur College significantly reduced the overall cost of obtaining a foreign degree, resulting in substantial cost savings for families while still providing an overseas experience.
Academic and Personal Development: Offer a robust academic foundation in technology or business in the first two years, coupled with soft skills development. Students will benefit from smaller class sizes, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment that prepares them for the self-driven learning style of foreign universities.
Cross-Cultural Competence: Prepare students to adapt and thrive in a multicultural environment. Through this program, students gain early exposure to international faculty interactions and diverse pedagogy, building confidence and cultural awareness before they transition abroad.
Strengthen Institutional Collaboration: Establish long-term partnerships between Thakur College and foreign universities (and leverage the to foster exchange of academic practices, joint quality standards, and mutual growth. The program’s framework also involves coordination that can lead to faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and an enhanced global reputation for Thakur College.
Enhance Career Opportunities: By earning a degree from an internationally reputed university and gaining global exposure, graduates are expected to have improved career prospects. The program aims to produce alumni who are well-equipped for opportunities in both Indian and international job markets, or for pursuing further studies abroad, thereby reflecting positively on program outcomes.

These objectives drive every aspect of the program’s design and implementation, ensuring that the initiative is aligned with delivering value to students, maintaining academic excellence, and fulfilling the strategic vision of Thakur College as a provider of globally relevant education.