CU Provides Cloud Computing Courses With Virtusa

Cloud Computing is one of the most in-demand technologies in the present-day world with tremendous scope and an ever-increasing demand for qualified professionals. The cloud computing market in India is estimated to be able to create over a million job roles by end of the year 2022. Apart from the increased employment opportunities, the field offers attractive and high salary packages to qualified and expert professionals.

In todays world majority of corporations, including both public and private sectors are looking for cloud computing services. This has further escalated the need for qualified IT Professionals, which also compels the higher educational institutions to introduce end-to-end transformational change. Like other IT divisions, Cloud Computing, is a boundless field with distinct professional opportunities, responsibilities and roles. The HEI's have also magnified their role in fulfilling the industrial demand and preparing professionals for the rapidly evolving and growing IT Industry.

ME (CSE) Cloud Computing specialization Course with Virtusa at Chandigarh University

CU is among the few institutions in the region to offer a specialized CSE program in collaboration with IT Giant, Virtusa. Chandigarh University’s ME CSE program in Cloud Computing with Virtusa covers all major architectures, enabling technologies and is aimed at training students on technologies of Cloud Computing & Virtualization, their principles, analysis, modelling, deployment, design, and industry-oriented applications. The specialized program is aligned with the industrial needs and allows the students to research, innovate or explore their ideas and bring them into implementation.

The Masters in Cloud Computing at the university offers abundant opportunities for the aspirants in this field. From industry-sponsored laboratories to hands-on projects or international exposure, the cloud computing specialization courses with Virtusa at Chandigarh University has a lot in store for those wanting to pursue engineering in Cloud Computing. Following are some of the many reasons to pursue cloud computing courses at CU:

Innovative Program Structure, Compulsory Corporate Internship & More: The cloud computing specialization courses with Virtusa are an innovative combination of Academic Learning on the university campus and Industry Internship at Virtusa, which are held in the 1st year and 2nd year, respectively. Apart from it, the cloud computing course makes the enrolled students entitled to a 1-year internship at Virtusa, and may also offer you a placement based on your performance. Furthermore, the students enrolled in this program also have the provision of training for global AWS certification as a Cloud Solutions Architect.

IT Budget: The Indian, IT industry projected to grow beyond US$ 350 billion by 2025, the responsibility to prepare industry-ready professionals moves towards the higher academic institutions. Chandigarh University, in this regard, has positively invested in Information Technology on the campus and has earmarked an annual IT budget of INR 11 crore. The leveraged emerging technologies, industrial centres, software labs on campus in collaborations with top MNCs and the monetary emphasis on IT courses magnify student exposure in this demanding field.

Placement Cell: Named as the ‘University with Best Placements’ by WCRC Leaders in 2016, a Limca Book of Records holder for bringing the highest number of companies to campus for placements, Chandigarh University’s placement cell has earned the varsity many major accolades over the years. Major international organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Walt Disney, Deloitte, Amazon, etc. are among the top regular recruiters at Chandigarh University. The recent placement session generated 7500+ placement offers from 757+ companies with the highest package of INR 52.11 LPA secured by Cloud Computing student Dinesh Potla (now placed at Charter Global Inc.)

International Tie-ups: One of the top runners in international programs or collaborations, CU has been consistent in forging new alliances with industry and higher education institutions overseas. While these alliances unlock diverse international academic or professional opportunities, they also bring global expertise, knowledge or resources to the campus. Chandigarh University, since its inception, has formed 350+ higher educational alliances with industry and higher educational institutions across the globe.

Apart from the mandatory industry internship at Virtusa, CU offers International Summer and Winter Programs, Semester Abroad/ Exchange Programs, Higher Education Programs, Global Immersion Programs, International Internships and more to support the aspirants of engineering in cloud computing.

Careers after Graduation

With the IT sector on a constant rise, the demand for cloud computing specialization courses with Virtusa has also inclined. Cloud computing courses open various careers pathways for those pursuing engineering in cloud computing:

• Cloud System Administrator
• Cloud Security Manager
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Application Developer

Eligibility: To pursue cloud computing specialization courses with Virtusa at Chandigarh University, the candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree with at least 55% marks in the qualifying Examination.

Scholarships: Chandigarh University endeavours to support meritorious talents and academic journeys with various scholarship schemes. The university offers massive scholarships on cloud computing course fees with the CUCET scholarship, which is worth Rs 45 Crores and can be availed of up to 100% on the course fee. Also, one can avail of Pre Earned Credit Scholarship, Defense Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, etc.