PSG Polytechnic College, and PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, signs MoU with Ugam Solutions to create a Retail and Analytics Elective.
Ugam Solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PSG Polytechnic College and PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, to expand their student training opportunities by creating a new industry elective for retail and analytics. The college will work closely with Ugam Solutions to develop a business-based elective that will prepare students for specific and highly marketable skills within the retail and analytics fields.
The MoU was signed by Dr. R. Rudhramoorthy, Principal of PSG College of Technology and Polytechnic College, and Mr. Sunil Mirani, CEO Ugam Solutions, at the college on Monday 12th August 2013. Dr. R. Rudhramoorthy presided over the signing ceremony. Other dignitaries attending included Ms. S. Sharmila, Head of Department Information Technology, and Mr. Dharmesh Mistry, Chief Talent Officer, Ugam Solutions.
Commenting on this new academic offering, Mr. Sunil Mirani said, “While students today come well equipped with the technical skills, the application of the same in the business context is missing. With this new elective, Ugam will impart the practical understanding of the application of analytics and technology in the world of retail, thereby making students more employable”, Dr. R. Rudhramoorthy added, “Bridging the gap between academics and industry is one of the major trends of PSG polytechnic college. This MoU targets the final year students to fulfill the expectations of the industry and make them industry ready.”
About Ugam Solutions
Ugam Solutions is a research and analytics firm providing cutting edge solutions to global retailers, brands and insights-based consultancies that improves their business performance. Ugam’s analytics solutions for pricing, assortment, and content decisions help retailers and brands grow and retain their customers. Nine of the largest 25 on the Top 500 internet retailer companies are benefitting from these solutions that combine the best of domain consulting, analytics expertise and a proprietary big data technology platform. Learn more at www.UgamSolutions.com
About PSG Polytechnic College
PSG Polytechnic College, established in the year 1939, a pioneer institute in the field of Technical Education and Research is a Government aided, ISO 9001 certified institution with Autonomous status from 1976. This aids it to have a flexible curriculum and updated syllabi. The Polytechnic College has the best laboratories with free access to the students and prepares them with the latest method of learning industrial practices. The industry attachment Programme, compulsory for all courses provides the students an exposure for current industrial practices. The college is located in the same campus as the PSG Industrial Institute.
source: http://www.moneycontrol.com / MoneyControl / Home> News> Business / by Business Wire India / August 14th, 2013