BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA: STRATEGIES AND

SOLUTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN OMAN- FOCUS ON BUSINESS

STUDIES
Authors:
Dr. Sujata Panicker, Lecturer, Department of Engineering, Ibri College of Technology,
Sujata.Panicker@ibrict.edu.om,
dr.sujatapanicker@rediffmail.com

Dr. Vinay R. Gupta, Head of Section, Department of Business Studies, Ibri College of
Technology,
Vinay.Gupta@ibrict.edu.om,
vinayg.gupta@gmail.com

Prof. Shraddha Gupta, Faculty, Institute of Engineering and Science- IPS Academy,
shraddha_gupta@rediffmail.com

Objectives:
1. Identify the gaps that exist between industry expectations and academic institutions
2. Quantify the gaps and assess severity of these gaps
3. Develop a solutions model for bridging the gaps
4. Formulate strategies for implementation of the solutions

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