HCL Learning forays into Management Education
Posted on: 17/Oct/2011 7:01:46 AM - No. of views : (2352)
HCL Learning, an education and talent development division of HCL Infosystems Ltd., today announced its alliance with the prestigious Annamalai University of Tamil Nadu. As part of the alliance, HCL Learning will be launching the MBA-IMS Program (Infrastructure Management & Security) via distance learning mode. The duration of the program is for two years.
Annamalai University is among the oldest and well-respected universities of India offering a huge portfolio of distance learning programs. The MBA-IMS Program is the first program to be launched jointly under its alliance with HCL Learning. The alliance was formalized at a special launch event at the Le Meridien Hotel, Guindy Chennai by Prof. Dr.M.Ramanathan, Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University and Mr. Anand Ekambaram, Senior Vice President, HCL Learning and. Also present in the occasion was Dr. M. Rathinasabapati, Registrar, Annamalai University and Dr, S. B. Nageswara Rao, Director of Distance Education and other functionaries of Annamalai University.
The distance learning mode of education provides opportunities for career development for individuals who are unable to attend regular classes for various reasons. Since lately, there has been an increasing demand for distance learning programmes. Such courses has been a boon for working professionals looking to enhance their professional skills and qualification without disrupting their employment.
Prof M. Ramanathan, Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University on the occasion said, �We are proud to have partnered with HCL Learning for our MBA Program. I look forward to a synergistic relationship with HCL and I believe that we can look forward to many mutual learnings as well as newer opportunities for engagement as we go along.�
Speaking on the event, Mr. Anand Ekambaram, Vice President, HCL Learning said, "The Indian corporate sector requires quality management resources especially in niche fields like IT infrastructure and security management. We are pleased to enter the space of management education and also to have commenced our relationship with Annamalai University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions of our country.�
