Postgraduate engineering education expands through IIIT Dharwad and TeamLease EdTech

Prof. S. R. Mahadeva Prasanna, Director, IIIT Dharwad, and Shantanu Rooj, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TeamLease EdTech, describe the programme framework

Postgraduate engineering education in computer science is being expanded through a new online M.Tech programme associated with Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad and TeamLease EdTech. The programme has been structured to offer advanced academic and applied learning pathways in key technology domains relevant to industry and research.
The online M.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering includes three specialisation tracks: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. Each track is designed to combine foundational theory with applied learning to support both working professionals and recent engineering graduates seeking deeper technical expertise.

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning specialisation covers areas such as deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and intelligent data driven systems. The Cybersecurity track focuses on threat modelling, cryptography, governance, risk and compliance, and resilient digital infrastructure. The Cloud Computing pathway addresses cloud architecture, multi cloud deployment models, container and serverless technologies, DevOps practices, and cloud native system design.
According to Prof. S. R. Mahadeva Prasanna, Director of IIIT Dharwad, the programme reflects the institute’s focus on academic rigour, applied research, and alignment with evolving technology requirements. He said the structure is intended to support learners in developing domain specific expertise across emerging areas of computer science.

Shantanu Rooj, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TeamLease EdTech, said the collaboration aligns with the organisation’s focus on building education to employment pathways that are responsive to industry needs. He noted that the programme is designed to help learners build relevant skills for professional environments where advanced computing systems and human decision making intersect.

The programme is positioned for software engineers, technology professionals, cybersecurity and cloud practitioners, and graduates seeking to transition into specialised technical roles. Learners will engage with academic content supported by project based learning, drawing on IIIT Dharwad’s academic environment and industry oriented approach.
Admissions for the first cohort are currently open, with programme details including eligibility criteria, curriculum structure, and application timelines available through official channels.

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