SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1995, Sikkim Manipal University is almost synonymous with the distance learning education programme in India. It is a unique partnership between Manipal Education and the State Government of Sikkim. Set up with the initiative of providing the best education to students mainly through distance learning, it is one of the first public-private joint ventures in the region of the north east.

Though known for its Distance-Learning Programmes, Sikkim Manipal University also offers full-time programmes in various courses spanning across various campuses across the country. The Bangalore campus of the Sikkim Manipal University, one such campus where students can pursue full-time courses from various disciplines. Nonetheless, the Bangalore campus, located at Vijayanagar, continues to offer the best in distance education programs – the most sought-after of them being Masters of Business Administration (MBA). 

The major highlights of the Bangalore campus of Sikkim Manipal University happens to be

• Leading institute for distance education
•  State-of-the-art infrastructure
• Unique teaching methodology
• No. 1 Distance Education University in India
•  Eminent faculty
•  Recognized by the University Grants Commission and approved by the Government of India
• Strong Placement Records
• Free English Language Training for all students

The first private deemed university recognized by the Government of India. It also offers full time program in Courses like MBA in Media Management, MBA in Marketing and Communications and others. It also offers a course on animation for students who aspire for a career in the animation industry. This course is one of the trademark courses and it is so designed that students are well-equipped to step into the animation industry.

Sikkim Manipal University, Bangalore can be rated as one of the leading distance learning as well as full-time course offering campus of the university.

Banking sector in India hot with a lot of new vacancies

March 16 is an important date for those who are looking to make a career in Banking as it is on this date that the country wide IBPS exam is taking place. Lakhs of applications for the post of Probationary Officer and Technical Officer show that there is a huge demand for banking jobs in India. A job in bank invites envy of all owing to a long list of benefits that is associated with these jobs.  Whether it is the lifelong guarantee of stability and financial security or the long list of holidays that every banker gets, or the regular 9 to 4 job schedule, a banker’s job is really one to vouch for.  This is the prime reason that there is so much competition in this sector.

There are more than 30 major national banks and a similar number of private banks which work at national level and therefore the number of vacancies is also ever increasing. However, with more private banks capturing the market, the recruitment in this sector has now fragmented. There is a separate section of candidates who prefer private banks over nationalised banks due to the benefits and huge salaries that they provide while there is a section of people who would still prefer the comfort and stability of a state-owned bank.  

Although the functions are more or less the same, but there are some specialised requirements which are different for both types of banks. Those who want to make a career in private banks often have to go through banking courses and finance courses to make them suitable for intensive work environment. Besides, private banks lay more emphasis on an individual’s academic track record and interpersonal skills. On the other hand state-owned banks have traditionally relied upon their entrance tests which test the candidates on their knowledge of banking, his aptitude and awareness of India’s political and civic history.  Whatever sector you are aiming for, 2013 is the best time for you to be a part of this dynamic sector as the number of opportunities is gargantuous.

Boost Your Career Path With Java Certification

If you are an IT professional, it is the high time to upgrade your IT skills with certification courses in computer programming languages. Java is a popular programming language, which is widely used in IT industry. Earning a certificate in Java adds credentials to your career path.

Java is a wide topic and has several Sun Certification courses, including Java Associate, Business Component Developer, Web Component Developer, Java Programmer, Java Developer, and Enterprise Architect. As per your interest area and career plan, any one of them can be pursued. 

Various advantages of pursuing the certification in Java include:-

·         Increasing Demand: Java language certified professionals are in great demand as it is an advanced language that can run successfully in any operating system platform.

·         Highly recognized and Acceptable: It is one of the most recognized certification programs in the industry. It offers lucrative job opportunities in India and across the globe.

·         Enhance technical Knowledge:Certifications are a bonus in your career. Pursuing competitive courses in Java give a boost to your technical knowledge that gives you an edge over competitors. 

·         Benefit for Employer:It is not only a fruitful option for employees, but also works in the interest area of the employer. A Java certified employee is an asset for the company that results in enhanced performance. Hence, various IT companies conduct several certification trainings to boost the team performance.

·         High Salary: Such certification courses increase the acceptability of employees in reputed organizations. In comparison to non-certified individuals,Java certified professionals get lucrative salary. 

A certification course in Java offers numerous job opportunities with reputed IT companies like Accenture, TCS, IBM, and Infosys. These IT companies employ Java certified professionals for creating web applications, software applications, and enterprise applications. These professionals are appointed for reputed job titles such as web programmers, software developers, application developers and EJB programmer. So, widen your career prospects with Java certification.

The Magic Wand of Animation – a Career Opportunity

A booming industry, there is immense scope for career opportunities in the field of animation. The following blog post takes a look at the same.

How many of us are actually in awe when we see Tintin along with Snowy trudging through the hilly terrains of Tibet in search of his dear friend Chang; or for that matter the idiosyncrasies of Captain Jack Sparrow who has to be rescued from the clutches of Davy Jones’ Locker – we are definitely enthralled by the fantasy world. Blockbuster movies like Chronicles of Narnia, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ice Age and others are striking examples of the miracles that animation can create. 

Despite an economic downturn and a late entry into the Indian market, animation industry has grown to a large extent where students with a degree in animation can actually carve out a niche for themselves in the industry. Moving on to a path of expansion, the animation industry is expected to continue with the boom in the near future. Gradually with 2D and 3D films being made in India, the scope for animation and animators has increased to a large extent. 

The best way to foray into the industry is to opt for a degree or a diploma in animation. However, a graduate degree is not much prevalent in India. Therefore, students can pursue a diploma in animation. There are several animation colleges in India that offer courses in the field. One can pursue a course in animation right after completing 10+2.

If a student has a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA), it is of added advantage in the field of animation. Fine arts give a good push to the field of animation.

One of the fastest growing industries in India, the sector requires at least 30,000 skilled animators. Some institutes where students can opt for a diploma are

•  Arena Animation - centres in New Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Nagpur and others.
•  Picasso Animation, New Delhi
•  Gecko Animation, New Delhi
•  Animation Boom
•  TGC Animation and Multimedia

A booming industry, there is good scope for employment opportunities in the field of animation.

A career in beauty and nutrition

A course in beauty and personal care can help students carve out a successful career for themselves. The following blog post takes a quick look at the same.

The personal care market in India has grown in leaps and bounds and beauty has become a big business in the country today. 

Since beauty has become a big business today, the personal care market in India has a strong presence. Just like any other industry, a demand for skilled personnel also increased with time. Going by this increasing demand, several institutes were launched that began offering courses pertaining to beauty and personal care. One such category of associations are the VLCC institutes that are dedicated to the health and wellness domain. 

Founded in 2001, the VLCC institutes were established in order to train people in the fields of beauty, wellness as well as nutrition. It also aimed at helping students carve out a niche for themselves in the world of beauty and wellness. 

Today VLCC has 51 institutes across 38 cities in India that offer Diploma and Certificate courses in Beauty and Nutrition. The students at every VLCC institute are offered a holistic outlook of the beauty care and world of nutrition. Some of the courses offered by VLCC institutes are

•  Advanced Diploma in Cosmetology
•  Certificate Course in Beauty Care
•   Certificate Course in Hair Dressing
•  Diploma in Hair Dressing
•  Diploma in Beauty Culture
•  Advanced Certificate Course in Hair Dressing
•  Advanced Certificate Course in Beauty Culture
•  Professional Make Up
•   Art of Make Up
•  Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetology
•  Certificate Course in Nutrition and Dietics
•  Certificate Course Clinical Nutrition
•  Certificate Course in Sports and Fitness Nutrition

The institutes are now associated to IGNOU and are eligible to impart vocational training. Another landmark achieved by the same is its affiliation to Doncaster College UK and Cengage Learning US.