By Gn Focus Report
ITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC) takes pride in its robust ecosystem of industry-academia collaboration. At the heart of this model is the Practice School (PS) Division.A two-tiered industry immersionThe Practice School (PS) is a unique experiential learning programme designed to provide students with extended exposure to real-world professional environments.Practice School I (PS-I) is a 5-unit, eight-week internship course conducted during the summer term after the second year of study. It serves as students’ first corporate exposure, nurturing essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, and presentation while helping them apply classroom concepts in a practical context.Practice School II (PS-II), a 20-unit, full-time internship, is offered during the final year of study. Lasting 5.5 months, it immerses students in in-depth industry projects, promoting seamless career transitions.Shaping future professionalsBPDC students have contributed to a range of impactful projects during their internships. Notable areas include cybersecurity and data privacy, alternate channels of electronic communications, AI and machine learning, data science and predictive analytics, and more.Our industry collaboratorsBPDC has a deep network of top-tier industry partners, ensuring students are frequently offered pre-placement offers.Top employers & internship hostsGovernment & public sector: DEWA, ADNOC, Dubai Future FoundationAviation & logistics: Emirates, Fly Dubai, First Response HealthcareConsulting & technology: Deloitte Middle East, Protiviti, Deriv, Zoho Corporation, Quest Resources, TUV Rheinland, CotecnaEngineering & manufacturing: Siemens Energy, Weidmueller Middle East, Grundfos, CKR Consulting EngineersHealthcare & life sciences: Beiersdorf, ICBAConsumer & retail: Landmark Group, ReckittFinance & investment: Gulf Islamic Investments, Mashreq BankEnergy & environment: Gulf Oil and Gas, Caterpillar