Education and Research Industry Partnership Forum for Economic Development of Sri Lanka
With Globalization, Education and industry partnership plays a key role of the era of economic development in many countries. There is evidence from the developed nations that many of the Educational, Industrial, Commercial, Social and Cultural needs have been addressed through careful planning, working and implementing study results of Researches in the relevant fields.
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| At the time of lighting the traditional oil lamp. Prof. Dr. Francis P. de Zoysa the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Humanities, Eng. Keshawa Senaratne CEO-GISM, Dr Sarath Amunugama the Hon. Minister of International Monitory Coorporation, Dr. Myszka Guzkowska Pro Vice-chancellor of Westminster University, UK (from the left) |
The best outcomes are possible when the relevant institutes truly recognize their role as strategic partners in higher education and research and aspire to contribute to the country's economic growth through valid and prospective initiatives. The Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM) will take this opportunity to explore the many possibilities of this unique concept in the development of specialised professional skills and targeted research which will contribute to the economic growth of Sri Lanka with participation of all the above stakeholders. This concept was explored on last Thursday when GISM celebrated her first anniversary at Galle Face Hotel with the Hon. Minister of Higher Education Mr. S. B. Dissanayake as the Chief Guest and a large gathering of Academic and Industry professionals. Information for GISM's Academic programmes and Industry Partnerships for Training, consultancy and Research can be obtained dialling 011 2835935 or log into the website: www.gismlk.com.
Quality Education: The role of education in a developing country provides a major contribution to the economic development when this key factor is well planned and adjusted with new technology to suit for globalization and demographics changes of the country.
In order to remain effective and competitive with global economy, it is important to increase the productivity through successful innovative and the Higher Education has the capability to achieve these goals through knowledge, quality training and research.
This Forum: "It is fortunate that the academic and industry professionals, representatives from leading business organizations, scientists and the researchers with extensive experience are under one roof today with full hopes of contributing to the economic development of Sri Lanka. The time has come to work together collaboratively in such forums to support industries and public and private sector organizations to achieve their goals through Education, Research and Training programmes delivering success" says Eng. Keshawa Senaratne, the CEO of GISM.
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| Mr. S. B. Dissanayake, the Hon. Minister of Higher Education, the Chief Guest of the GISM's anniversary celebration, addressing the distinguished audience. |
Benefits to the Parents and their Children GISM makes a number of opportunities for Higher Education in Sri Lanka. Students who pass G.C.E. A/L Examination can join into the world renowned New Zealand Massey University pathway programme and, after completing the first part, they can go to New Zealand to complete the Degree. Parents are also benefited by saving a significant amount of money and keeping their children closer with them while they are following the Degree pathways which are very similar to those of overseas Universities.
Currently, GISM conducts Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science and IT programmes and a large number of Majors programmes in Bachelor of Business Studies. With A/L results, students can apply for January intake for many Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses offered under such articulation arrangements with world leading Universities in New Zealand and U.K. Apart from these, there are a number of other programmes at Degree Level, Diploma Level and also at Certificate Level that leads the students to earn full Diplomas and overseas professional qualifications. "Why do you spend huge amount of money and send your child overseas under unsafe, unreliable, unsure and doubtful situations for the sake of Education?-Parents and Children, I want to open your eyes", says Professor Senaratne, the President of GISM (www.gismlk.com). |
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