Kochi: IIM-Kozhikode signed an MoU with Plymouth University of the UK on Monday.
IIMK Director Debashis Chatterjee and Troy Heffernan, the International Programmes Director of Plymouth University signed the MoU at IIMK Campus.
Nandakumar M.K, chairperson of International Exchange Programme at IIMK, and Syamantak Bhattacharya of Plymouth University were present during the event.
The MoU will facilitate exchange of students and faculty members. It also helps academics from both the institutions to collaborate in research projects.
IIMK plans to accelerate its international activity by establishing tie-ups with leading business schools all over the world. Currently, IIMK has exchange partnerships with 29 international business schools.
The student exchange programme at IIMK has shown a sharp growth this year. The institute witnessed 100 per cent increase in the number of students participating in the international exchange programme.
According to Nandakumar, students participating in the exchange programme will gain international exposure and will get an opportunity to understand the business practices in the host country. They will also develop a good understanding of the cross-cultural issues in management.
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