The IID Working Committee reviewed programme strategy, curriculum updates, and industry engagement to enhance tech education and student career pathways in Nepal.
Kathmandu: The Industry-Integrated Degree (IID) Working Committee held its regular meeting on Sunday, 27 September, to review the programme’s strategy, curriculum development, industry engagement, and upcoming implementation priorities.
The committee reviewed the project proposal, implementation timeline, and budget framework, with discussions focused on improving operational efficiency and ensuring resources are aligned with the programme’s priorities.
The meeting also discussed curriculum updates to ensure that the academic framework remains relevant to current industry practices and emerging technical requirements. The committee considered further opportunities to strengthen the connection between academic learning and industry needs.
As part of the programme’s practical learning approach, the committee discussed plans for technical workshops and specialized laboratory sessions led by industry experts. These activities are intended to provide students with additional exposure to practical tools, technologies, and workplace-oriented learning.
The committee also reviewed the programme’s industry engagement and outreach strategy for its next phase, alongside plans to strengthen the student-to-workforce pathway through collaboration with relevant industry stakeholders and governance bodies.
Discussions further covered operational guidelines and implementation procedures, including immediate updates and longer-term frameworks to support the programme as it moves toward implementation.
The IID Working Committee holds regular meetings to maintain coordination among stakeholders and support the smooth development and implementation of the programme.
The Industry-Integrated Degree (IID) is an initiative of NAS-IT in collaboration with Nepal Open University (NOU), supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through the technical assistance of Swisscontact.
