IIT-K launches 4 eMasters programmes

LUCKNOW : The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) on Wednesday announced the launch of four new online postgraduate programmes to enable seamless e-learning for working professionals.

These eMasters programmes will provide a virtual learning environment that will deliver course content completely online and help working professionals in upskilling with industry experience and expand their career options. The four eMasters programmes are in communication systems, cyber security, power sector regulation; economics and management and derivatives market and risk management.

Announcing the launch, Professor Abhay Karandikar, director, IIT-K, said: “IIT Kanpur is a pioneer in offering highquality education, conducting impactful research and providing leadership in technological innovations. Our executive education certification programmes are highly popular among working professionals looking to upskill and gain domain expertise.” The 60 credit and 12 module industryfocused curriculum offers flexible completion timelines (one to three years), IIT-K alumni status, access to IIT-K’s placement cell, alumni network, and incubation cell, he said.

The director said, “The credits earned during the programme can also be transferred to an advanced degree (regular M Tech. or Ph D) at IIT-K by a participant selected to pursue the advanced degree and subject to senate approval. Corporates can also sponsor the programmes for their employees.”

All four programs are now open for applications. Interested candidates can visit the program page https://emasters.iitk.ac.in/to know more and apply.