The Hindu (Coimbatore)

IIT-Madras launches M.Tech course in e-mobility for working profession­als

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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched a web-enabled M.Tech in e-mobility (WEMEM) course for working profession­als. The last date to apply for selection to the ‚rst batch of students is on May 26. Aspirants may apply at https://code.iitm.ac.in/em obility.

The programme will commence in September.

A release from the institute stated that the programme was conceived with input from academic and industry experts and would be continuous­ly upgraded based on industry needs. Details are available on https://code.iitm.ac.in/ass ets/wbmt/Brochure.pdf

Certi‚cate programmes Institute Director V. Kamakoti said, the institute was conducting upskilling certi‚cate programmes for working profession­als and the M.Tech programme was a natural follow-up. There was demand from the participan­ts and the automotive industry for this course.

The programme is offered by the institute’s Centre for Outreach and Digital Education with coordinati­on from the Department of Engineerin­g Design.

Dean of academic courses Prathap Haridoss said that the course included core theory, elective theory, lab and projects. Candidates

could also exit the course with a PG diploma in e-mobility.

In one calendar year there would be three academic terms. The participan­ts will be selected based on a test on fundamenta­l mathematic­s and physics principles. The programme would run for over seven academic terms.

Karthick Athmanatha­n, professor of practice and advisor of WEMEM, said the course was structured to enable participan­ts to attend live classes with faculty on Saturdays.

According to C.S. Shankar Ram, head of the Department of Engineerin­g Design, the course content will be delivered by a core group of full-time, guest and adjunct faculty besides the professors of practice.

“The department has establishe­d various labs to enable hands-on learning as part of the M Tech programme,” he said.

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