University-Industry Partnership:

A case from

Yanbian University of Sci. & Tech.

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Partnership Summary

YUST and SK C&C Systems signed a contract. Terms agreed are that YUST provides solution of training-program in technology area accord-ing to SK C&C side specifications and SK C&C provides the program operation cost.

trainees are YUST students

SK C&C Systems is a top-tier IT service provider in China. Its annual revenue is $2 billion (2013).

SK C&C provides solutions for Smart banking and billing system, web-base data manage-ment solution, Enterprise project management system, smart security, logistics management system, etc.

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YUYUSTPartnership

SK C&C China contracts YUST to train SK C&C new-recruitment.

SK C&C provides the training expense and pays ahead.

SK C&C set the goals of the program. YUST provide program and faculty. YUST provide facility

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YUST/SK C&C program provides new-recruit training for the Technology area

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Enrollment Ceremonies

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ClassroomSnapshots

Classroom Snapshot

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Classroom

Snapshots

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SK C&C side lecturers come to YUST and give lectures for the trainees and the trainees visit the company. This kind of company side active involvement is important.

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After the final evaluation all the trainees have the final contract with SK C&C. Congratulation Retreat (trainees and faculty)

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Lessons:

Create a clear strategy. To attract strong industry involvement, university programs must be savvy to industry.

Develop win-win partnerships. A partnership has to deliver mutual benefits to conclude win-win situation

Reward and encourage partner universities Actively assist universities strive for

excellence.

By Elliot K-H Lee khlee@yust.edu

Thank you very much !

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