The National University of Singapore School of Computing and Standard Chartered have penned a Memorandum of Understanding for the co-development and co-delivery of a module on digital transformation.
As part of this partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Computing, Standard Chartered will also offer internship opportunities to promising students pursuing the Information Systems and Business Analytics degree programmes.
Both parties will provide speakers for seminars targeted at undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as industry participants.
Industry Demands
Adjunct Professor Foong Sew Bun, who is Standard Chartered’s Global Head, Digital Transformation (Retail, Private Banking and Wealth) and also from the Department of Information Systems at NUS Computing, will be co-delivering the IS4301 Agile IT with DevOps module with faculty members from the Department.
This partnership is part of NUS Computing’s ongoing efforts to ensure that its curriculum corresponds with current industry demands, through consultation and collaboration with leading business organisations.
Pipeline of Talent
Adjunct Professor Foong, said, «Standard Chartered is delighted to partner with NUS Computing to offer a programme which will help build a pipeline of talent as well as prepare the next generation of technology leaders for a career in financial services.»
