Chitkara University and Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software & IP for semiconductor design, verification & manufacturing, announced the start of a new M.E. (Master of Engineering) program in the specialty 'Microelectronic Systems'. The 2-year Master program starts in January 2010, providing an advanced education in microelectronics. The program offers proven curriculum adopted in more than 900 educational institutions worldwide, use of Synopsys tools for practical sessions, access to live technical support (through Seer Akademi), searchable knowledge bases, eligibility to apply for Synopsys certification and fellowships available for qualified candidates. The facilitators will be drawn from top universities around the world and industry specialists, especially from Synopsys Armenia Education Department.

The planned focus of the program is on training highly qualified specialists for India in the field of very large scale integration (VLSI) and embedded systems product design tools & solutions from Synopsys. The program is aimed at training specialists to meet the high qualification requirements of semiconductor industry companies - a key component in the competitiveness of India's High Tech economy. It will provide students with knowledge of state-of-the-art computing environment, advanced education in microelectronics based on the curriculum developed as part of the Synopsys Worldwide University Program, a Synopsys-based electronic design environment and IC design flow, advanced training and experienced staff from Synopsys or trained by Synopsys.

The program is starting in collaboration with Synopsys Curriculum partner Seer Akademi which delivers Synopsys educational content to the universities worldwide. Seer Akademi is a Synopsys Curriculum partner that delivers Synopsys educational content to the universities worldwide. The training will be conducted by interactive online webinars, social networking media and live sessions with industry/academic experts.

This is the first Masters Program in India to be offered by Synopsys, Inc. It is also the first program of Chitkara University under ASPIRE (A Scholars Program for Industry Oriented Research in Engineering). Engineers from Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, and Control Systems streams will benefit from pursuing this unique industry integrated research.

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