MET Institute of International Studies - Interview with Director, Dr. Seema Tatwawadi, on Academic and more

MET Institute of International Studies, Mumbai, popularly known as MET IIS, is a private, premiere educational institute that conducts university accredited and autonomous courses in Maharashtra approved by the AICTE. MET IIS Mumbai offers experienced faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, the best facilities, and a conducive environment on the campus that leads to the growth of the students. Here's an interview with Dr. Seema Tatwawadi, Director of this B-school, detailing internships, academics, facilities, placements, and more.

Careers360: Tell us something about the institute; when it was set up, vision & mission.

Dr. Seema Tatwawadi: MET Institute of International Studies was a natural progression to the legacy of the MET Management in making Global Higher Education accessible to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. MET Institute of International Studies (IIS) was established in 2018 with a mission to provide quality international education to our students at affordable cost.

To get the best out of the Higher education available across the world, MET IIS has tied up with NCC Education, an awarding organisation and global provider of British qualifications, in getting a bouquet of globally recognised Level 3 to Level 7 Qualifiers, Diplomas and Degrees.

Vision: To shape professionals, to conquer the present and future challenges to the socio-economic fabric of our society, by institutionalizing search, development, research and dissemination of relevant knowledge through structured learning systems

Mission: To evolve, develop and deliver dynamic learning systems to equip professionals with conscience and commitment to excellence and courage to face business challenges.

Careers360: Tell us something about the admission process?

Dr. Seema Tatwawadi: Admission Procedure at MET IIS is student/parents’ friendly. Students can apply online from anywhere in the world and pay fees online to complete the admission.

Step 1: Visit the Website- https://www.met.edu/institute/institute_of_international_studies/

• Download the admission form.

Step 2: Fill the admission form and submit online.

Documents required-

• Passport size photographs

• Copies of Class 10 & 12 mark sheets

• Copies of Class 10 & 12 & graduation mark sheets for Level-7 Diploma

• Copy of Birth certificate/ Passport copy

For any queries please-

• Contact: Prof. Charushil Tayshete on 9892974614

• Email: charushilt_iom@met.edu

Step 3: Call for Selection Interview

• Eligible and selected candidates will get a call from the institute

• Student will be called for personal interview – online / offline

• Selected candidates will receive admission confirmation letters from the Institute.

Step 4: Fees payment

• Online fees payment link / details will be provided to the selected candidates.

• Selected candidates will have to pay the fees within a week of receiving the admission letter.

Step 5: Admission Confirmation

• Admission will stand confirmed after payment of fees.

Careers360: What kind of infrastructure can students expect at the institute? Please elaborate?

Dr. Seema Tatwawadi: MET, Mumbai has a wi-fi campus with state-of-the-art AC classrooms. Our E-enabled library docks over 26,000 books, 200 periodicals and 30,000 international online magazines. Fully loaded information and technology centre with wi-fi connectivity. Classrooms have Smart Board and latest teaching systems. Conference rooms are equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities and learning aids to create a quasi-corporate ambience.

We have a hi-tech convention centre for seminars, management workshops and recreation areas to unwind. No effort has been spared to create an environment that encourages students to push the limits of their minds. Take a walk through the wi-fi enabled MET Campus with world-class, state-of -the-art facilities and you'll realise what makes it a cut above the rest.

Careers360: There is a lot of stress that is being made with regard to interaction with the industry as well as companies that recruit. What are the steps being taken by the institute in this direction?

Dr. Seema Tatwawadi: The MET IIS course curriculum is designed by NCC Education, a UK awarding body of British qualifications. The course units are prepared to comply with the National Occupational Standards of the UK ensuring that the students studying the course are job / industry ready. Additionally the students are encouraged to undertake primary and secondary research cases to gather relevant industry data. Industrial visits, company open day sessions add to the student’s knowledge about the industry. Students engage with industry experts during “Industry - Academia Interaction Series” through webinars and seminars.

Careers360: What role do you think internships play in grooming the students, how does MET help students get the best out of the same?

Dr. Seema Tatwawadi: We focus on empirical pedagogy and believe that there are certain managerial competencies which can’t be taught in the classrooms. The internships provide real-life experience and exposure to students and help in developing managerial competencies. Internship boosts the confidence of the candidate and gets the students ready for the future job/career.

It stimulates teamwork and responsibility, develops adaptability during the pressure situations and sparks the problem-solving skills in a candidate. The internship provides a great learning curve to interns and makes them ready for a professional career.

Careers360: Can you please share details if there is any collaboration with universities abroad?

Dr. Seema Tatwawadi: MET IIS provides university progression to students via NCC Education and other tie-ups.

MET IIS is a partner center of NCC Education UK, in India. NCC Education qualifications are recognised by over 80 universities and institutes in the UK, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand and the USA. Through NCC Education our students have an opportunity to get admission in various international universities.

Anglia Ruskin University - We have a tie-up with Chestnut Education group of the UK through which our Business Management students can get an online top-up Graduation Degree from Anglia Ruskin University.

University of Greenwich & University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)- NCC Education has tie-up with these universities to provide online top-up Graduation Degrees to our Computing students.

MET IIS is registered in UCAS through which our students can apply for various universities in the UK.