UBM, Monash offer twin programs

JAKARTA: The Bunda Mulia University (UMB) signed an agreement with Australia's Monash University on Friday to offer twin programs in information technology.

Under the agreement, UMB information technology students would continue their studies at any of Monash University's campuses -- located in Australia, Malaysia, United Kingdom and South Africa -- after completing four semesters here.

After completing the program, the graduates would receive degrees from both Bunda Mulia University and Monash University.

Monash University would also supervise the development of IT curriculum at UBM in ensure that its meets their standard.

"We can assure that the partnership will be well developed in the near future and we expect to collaborate in other programs," said Anna Maria, deputy rector of Bunda Mulia University.

UBM has also signed cooperation agreements with the Multimedia University of Malaysia, Tafesouth of Australia and La Cardon Blue of France. --JP