Nokia ties up with SRM University of Chennai (India) for its employees

Mobile handset maker Nokia has tied up with SRM University to offer a fully sponsored specialised B.Tech degree programmes for its employees at its Sri Perumbudur factory. This initiative is expected to encourage employees with diplomas to acquire engineering degrees.

The course, a seven–semester credit-based programme, is open to Nokia's shop floor employees selected on the basis of lateral entry eligibility criteria of the SRM University. Selected candidates can opt for a B.Tech degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical engineering or in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Two classrooms have already been set up within the Nokia premises for faculty from SRM University to conduct classes during weekdays.