Abstract
Innovative methods of curriculum development based on the reverse system approach coupled with national engineering qualification framework provide promise to develop industry relevant postgraduate programs in engineering technology. By close collaboration with the association of companies, one can design programmes which would enable the candidates industry ready. The programmes would meet the career developments of the candidates. The industry requirements could be assessed through various advertisements of companies who carefully plan job specifications. The programme educational objectives are to be planned to meet the designed job specifications.
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