The International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) has entered a strategic partnership with global open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) leader Odoo to launch an industry-focused education program, a move designed to equip students with cutting-edge digital skills.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at a ceremony on IUBAT’s permanent campus in Uttara, establishes a framework to integrate Odoo’s suite of business applications into the university curriculum. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional requirements, according to a press release.
As part of the initiative, IUBAT students and faculty will gain access to enterprise-grade software, specialized training resources, and potential internship opportunities, mirroring Odoo’s successful educational alliances globally. The official Silver partner company, Metamorphosis Ltd, was associated with the program.
The signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from all three organizations. Prof Dr Mozaffar Alam Chowdhury, Dean of the IUBAT Business School, signed the MoU for the university. The Odoo Middle East delegation included Kevin Farah, Head of Education MENA/CCA, and Sahar Dahsha, Education Consultant. Representing Metamorphosis Ltd were Managing Director & COO Sadiq M. Alam and Manager of Business Communication Md. Alimuzzaman Nayan.
The day’s agenda included a strategic meeting between the visiting delegation and the IUBAT Vice Chancellor, a campus tour, and a faculty networking session. The partnership moved directly to implementation following the ceremony, commencing with a “Faculty Development Training” session led by Odoo experts in the university’s computer lab.
