Universiti Malaya (UM), represented by its Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) has partnered with UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) Berhad (UOBAM (Malaysia) to prepare its computer science undergraduates for a successful career in data technology. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to commemorate a two-year collaboration for the Company to provide a customised training and internship programme that focuses on the subject of data analytics.
Under the collaboration, UOBAM (Malaysia) will be providing UM’s FSCIT with data analytic projects. The company will also be providing internship and industrial training opportunities for the faculty’s students. Additionally, UOBAM (Malaysia) will also be looking at organising data science competitions such as ‘Hackathon’ or Fintech lab for UM students through its regional Fintech initiative.
According to UM Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Hj. Hashim, the nation’s premier university is always looking for strategic partnerships with leading industry players such as UOBAM (Malaysia).
“We are pleased to share our expertise with our strategic partner, UOBAM (Malaysia). This collaboration with UOBAM (Malaysia) in providing data analytics expertise as well as customised tailored training will create internship and industry-related training programmes that are relevant and future-proof our students.
With increasing demand for skilled data analysts in Malaysia, Universiti Malaya recognises the need to prepare graduates who are adept at computing and analytics for the future. They will be geared towards solving business challenges where they will have the opportunity to embrace life-long learning and upskilling or reskilling that is important as they enter the workforce.”
Ms. Lim Suet Ling, Chief Executive Officer, UOBAM (Malaysia) said, “We are honoured to be given the opportunity to collaborate with a renowned tertiary institution like Universiti Malaya. We look forward to providing the university’s FCSIT faculty our regional expertise and its computer science students the necessary training to be the next generation of data technology professionals.
“This collaboration is both critical and timely in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that resulted in a shift in the demand for digitally-skilled workforce. Graduates need the right skills to fit in a workplace of the future that is equipped with automation and ground-breaking technologies. UOBAM (Malaysia) is proud to be a part of the initiative to develop young talent so as to keep raising the industry standards and ensuring sustainable business growth.” The internship programme provided by UOBAM (Malaysia) will also enable UM students to learn in groups, to have good interpersonal skills and to work in a corporate environment.
Left to right: Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Hj. Hashim, UM Vice-Chancellor and Ms. Lim Suet Ling, Chief Executive Officer, UOBAM (Malaysia)