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Sikkim Manipal University and Scotland based Edinburgh Napier University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to pact between two universities, students who have pursued MBA from Sikkim Manipal University will now be eligible to get an additional MBA degree from Edinburgh Napier University.

The students can choose between an online or a campus course. While the regular MBA in the campus costs around 12,000 pounds, it will cost 4,000 pounds to the alumni of Sikkim Manipal University. Those choosing an online course will have to pay 2,600 pounds.

Giving this information, the vice-chancellor of Sikkim Manipal University, Somnath Mishra said, "the MoU will promote knowledge sharing, reflecting the deep interest and commitment towards building a strong educational foundation for higher education fraternity at large.”

The vice-chancellor and principal of Edinburgh Napier University, Dame Joan Stringer said, "this MoU will be path breaking as we are targeting the 600,000 alumni of Sikkim Manipal University, who are eligible for this course."

It may be mentioned here that the Sikkim Manipal University, established in 1995, is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).  SMU is offering various courses in Engineering, Medical, Management, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) .

(Source- iGovernment)