GISM joins Massey University, New Zealand

Hemanthi GURUGE

The Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM) have signed an agreement with the Massey University in New Zealand to promote selected courses for the students in Sri Lanka and other neighbouring countries.

The Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM) Chairman Prof. Dr. G. G. Senaratne said, the GISM commenced operations in 2010 in Sri Lanka in corporation with the Massey University in New Zealand to offer numerous degree programmes including IT, computer science, software engineering and Bachelor's degree in business studies to students from Sri Lanka and other neighbouring countries.

He emphasized that a country such as Sri Lanka need to look at advanced techniques, technology and engineering to develop the country.

"The GISM will start Post Graduate courses and some useful researches to enhance the Sri Lankan economy."

Sri Lankan students will have the opportunity to commence their degree courses at the GISM as the pathway programme to Massey University in New Zealand. Once the students complete their first year degree programme at the GISM, they can go to the Massey University the following year," he said. GCE A/L is the qualification to enter the GISM.

The GISM will open a session for parents and students on August 14 to meet the professors to discuss their requirements. "At the same time they would have spot interviews to select students for the undergraduate courses," he said.

Massey University is among the top three universities in New Zealand and ranked among the top 300 universities in the world. GISM is the only institute affiliated to the Massey University in Sri Lanka as well as the South Asia region.

GISM emphasizes highly on its research and development activities. They have facilities and staff for research on numerous topics of interest of both local and foreign industries.

More details could be obtained from website www.gismlk.com