Thomas Cook inks strategic tie up with NTU Singapore
Author(s): City Air NewsA related photograph. Chandigarh, November 3,2015: Thomas Cook (India) Limited’s education and training vertical, Centre of Learning has launched a Global Immersion Program in a strategic tie-up with Nanyang Technological...
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Chandigarh, November 3,2015: Thomas Cook (India) Limited’s education and training vertical, Centre of Learning has launched a Global Immersion Program in a strategic tie-up with Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)NTU Singapore is the fastest-rising university in the world’s Top 15 and is ranked 13thas per QS World University Rankings 2015. NTU is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities and ranked 1st in industry income and innovation.
The Thomas Cook Centre of Learning 7 day Global Immersion Program at NTU Singapore offers Indian students a valuable theory cum application model: academics coupled with corporate visits and sightseeing. The curriculum is focussed on key Global Tourism Management topics. Studying at the world ranked Nanyang Technological University offers India’s youth vital global exposure and a significant platform to interact with international students and faculty. On completion, students receive a certificate of participation in The Global Immersion Program signed by the Dean of Nanyang Business School.
The Thomas Cook Centre of Learning Global Immersion Program commences its first batch on January 11-17, 2016. The program package includes the study course at NTUSingapore with certification (Mumbai-Singapore returnairfare, accommodation, all meals, visa, insurance and afun element of sightseeing opportunities in Singapore). An exclusive Thomas Cook Tour Manager will accompany the students to ensure their safety and security during the programme.
Ms. Mona Cheriyan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Human Resources, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, “With India becoming one of the world’s fastest growing economies, education and training will form a critical element to skilling its young population. The pioneering Global Immersion Program launched by our Thomas Cook Centre of Learning Team, in partnership with the highly reputed Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a unique initiative offering India’s students valuable global exposure with a perfect blend of theoretical and practical knowledge. The program design is compact and is customised to focus on real world relevance. The personal interaction with global faculty and students ensures a greater level of learning and development.”
Mr. Puneet K Narula, Country Director – India & Head – University Partnerships, Executive Education, Nanyang Technological University said, “Nanyang Business School (NBS), Singapore with its deep expertise in the area of tourism and hospitality through its undergraduate program and long association with Cornell university is well positioned to support and collaborate with Thomas Cook (India) while it embarks on increasing its footprint in Asia through latest acquisitions. We at NBS are very excited with today’s signing for hosting Global Immersion program at Singapore and hope to build a long term association with Thomas Cook for mutual benefit of both organizations.”
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015
