Malaysia’s MMU, Teradata ink pact on big data analytics skills
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Multimedia University, Malaysia (MMU) and Teradata have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on education and research in an effort to cultivate the next generation of data science professionals and experts in Malaysia.
Through this co-operation, MMU will gain access to the Teradata University Network (TUN), a web-based portal that provides complementary teaching and learning tools used by more than 45,000 students around the world to share expertise, access knowledge as well as information on how to enhance both curriculum and align research to the current industry needs.
Teradata University Network currently has over 5,500 registered faculty members, from over 2,400 universities, in 115 countries, with thousands of student users.
A key to the success of Teradata University Network is that it is led by academics to ensure the content will meet the needs of today’s classrooms.
Leveraging the partnership, MMU’s Faculty of Computing and Informatics will offer a Data Science Specialization as part of its Bachelor of Computer Science degree.
This step was taken following the formalization of a Data Science Institute (DSI) at MMU last month designed to cater to both research and industry engagement of MMU’s expertise in this area.
“This MoU facilitates greater input from a leading industry player, and Teradata has committed to provide experts to support exposure to our students and staff alike to its services and solutions,” said MMU president Ahmad Rafi Mohamed Eshaq.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of the new partnership between MMU and Teradata?
What is the primary goal of the new partnership between MMU and Teradata?
The main objective is to educate and research, aiming to develop future data science professionals and experts in Malaysia. This collaboration will equip students with relevant skills for the industry.
Q.How will MMU's Faculty of Computing and Informatics incorporate this partnership into its curriculum?
How will MMU's Faculty of Computing and Informatics incorporate this partnership into its curriculum?
The Faculty will introduce a Data Science Specialisation as an addition to its existing Bachelor of Computer Science degree. This new specialisation will use the resources gained through the partnership.
Q.What specific resources or support will Teradata provide to MMU through this agreement?
What specific resources or support will Teradata provide to MMU through this agreement?
Teradata will offer MMU access to its University Network, which provides teaching and learning tools. Also, Teradata has committed to providing experts to expose MMU students and staff to its services and solutions.
Q.When was the Data Science Institute established at MMU, and what is its purpose?
When was the Data Science Institute established at MMU, and what is its purpose?
The Data Science Institute (DSI) was formally established last month, prior to this partnership. Its purpose is to manage both research activities and industry engagement related to MMU's data science expertise.
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