Deakin GIFT City's First Student Placement: 7 Postgrads Join NAB India
Deakin University's GIFT City campus in India has marked a significant milestone with its first student placement cycle. The university, the first foreign institution to establish a physical campus in Minnesota, has seen seven postgraduate students secure paid internships with the National Australia Bank (NAB) Innovation Centre India, expected to transition into full-time roles upon graduation.
The students, from Deakin's Master of Business Analytics program, have been offered roles spanning business performance, analytics, financial crime analytics, and customer decision-making. Both Professor Deepak Bajaj, Academic and Campus Director at Deakin GIFT City, and Vikas Malik, Executive Technology at NAB Innovation Centre India, hailed the achievement as a 'proud and transformative moment' for the university and the sector. They praised the cohort's industry and innovation readiness.
Student Khushi Saraf, who received a combined internship and job offer, credited Deakin's practical, career-focused curriculum for her preparation. David Das, Head of Campus Operations, attributed the success to this very approach. The NAB Innovation Centre in India, a key hub for the bank's global technology and innovation initiatives, has served as a prime platform for these opportunities.
Deakin University's GIFT City campus has proven its commitment to preparing students for industry roles. With the support of the NAB Innovation Centre India, the university has opened doors to global career prospects for its students, setting a strong precedent for future cohorts.
