[IBSUniversity, 11 Mile, Port Moresby, PNG – September 11, 2024] IBSUniversity proudly announced its strengthened partnership with Oracle Academy, reaffirming its pledge to provide exceptional technology and computer science education. This continued alliance highlights the university’s dedication to improving the digital skills of its students and faculty – one of its key areas of focus in excelling their students in a fast-evolving technological world.

Through this partnership, IBSUniversity gains access to Oracle Academy’s extensive resources, including advanced curriculum, software, and professional development opportunities. These resources are said to provide students with hands-on learning experiences, career-relevant skills, and exposure to progressive technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and security management.

Vice Chancellor, Professor Ramachandran Arunachalam, shared the university’s vision for this partnership, stating, “As a university, it is an important aspect to provide high-quality education in the field of digital transformation. Our students will be able to study high-standard syllabi with digital transformation incorporated into their contents.”

Oracle Academy is a globally renowned educational initiative offering institutions access to cloud resources, software licenses, certification materials, and classroom resources—all at no cost. Critical areas covered include Java programming, database management, AI, machine learning, and Oracle Cloud technologies. IBSUniversity students will also have the opportunity to work with Oracle Application Express (APEX) workspaces, enabling real-world learning within the Oracle Database Cloud.

IBSU’s Pro Vice Chancellor for Academics, Mr. Jobin M. Scaria, emphasized the value of integrating Oracle technologies into the curriculum: “This partnership is especially beneficial for our students. We can bring advanced technology into the country, but we need skilled graduates who can handle it.”

This partnership will advance IBSUniversity’s goal of producing graduates who are knowledgeable and capable of applying their skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital landscape. Leveraging Oracle’s cloud services and receiving up-to-date professional training, students and faculty alike will be fully equipped to tackle future technological challenges.

Key Benefits of Oracle Academy Membership:

• A curriculum focused on high-demand skills such as cloud technologies, AI, and object-oriented programming.
• Access to Oracle Cloud Free Tier for practical student projects and instructional use.
• Oracle APEX workspaces for hands-on experience in the Oracle Database Cloud.
• Career Center access, offering career-focused learning modules.
• Complimentary professional development for educators to stay current with industry trends.

In conclusion, this partnership not only demonstrates IBSUniversity’s dedication to educational excellence but also aligns with Papua New Guinea’s national goal of digital transformation. The resources provided by Oracle Academy will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of skilled graduates, equipped with globally recognized qualifications and the expertise to drive innovation in the region.

For further information:

Contact

Mr. Lawrence Frank

COE Team Leader

IBSUniversity Center of Excellence

E: Lawrence.Frank@ibs.ac.pg  

W: +675 7311 3144

H: +675 7411 4100

Jobin M Scaria

(PhD), M.TECH (IT), MCA, PGDCA, CIC

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academics)

IBSUniversity

M: +675 7411 4100

E: jobin.scaria@ibs.ac.pg

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