New IT curriculum being developed to produce industry-ready professionals
Summary
NAS-IT is developing a new bachelor-level IT curriculum in Nepal with industry leadership and Swiss support to produce graduates with practical skills and AI expertise, bridging the gap between academia and the IT industry.
Key Points
- NAS-IT is developing Nepal's first industry-led bachelor-level IT curriculum to produce industry-ready professionals.
- The new curriculum focuses on practical skills, problem-solving, data literacy, AI, and emerging technologies like blockchain and cybersecurity.
- Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Swisscontact provide financial and technical support for the initiative.
- Nepal Open University is partnering with NAS-IT to launch the four-year program featuring work-integrated learning and direct industry experience for students.
