Wipro announces admission to WASE
Wipro Academy of Software Excellence (WASE) - an off-campus 'earn while you learn' program pioneered by Wipro in collaboration with BITS, Pilani announces admissions for the year 2010-11. The admission process involves a national level online common entrance test conducted between 9th and 20th December, 2009, the last date for registration is 5th December, 2009.
-- Wipro Academy of Software Excellence (WASE) - an off-campus 'earn while you learn' program pioneered by Wipro in collaboration with BITS, Pilani announces admissions for the year 2010-11. The admission process involves a national level online common entrance test conducted between 9th and 20th December, 2009.
Started in 1995, WASE offers B.Sc., BCM and BCA students an opportunity to earn an MS degree from BITS, Pilani without having to complete an engineering degree. WASE is a four year, eight semester course where the candidates train with Wipro and work on live projects on weekdays and attend classes over the weekends. The first seven semesters comprises of course work, with the eighth semester being a dissertation. At the end of four years, candidates get an MS degree from BITS, Pilani equivalent to their full-time two year MS degree program. The program provides science and computer graduates across India an opportunity to be IT professionals while gaining experience and a MS degree.
Wipro bears the entire course fee and also pays the WASE candidates a monthly stipend for the duration of the course (four years).
The program is open to graduates and final year students of B.Sc. / BCM / BCA from Mathematics, Computer Sciences, IT, Physics, Statistics and Electronics branches. The students should have studied Mathematics till 12th and should have scored 60% or above in 10th, 12th and in graduation till date.
Important Dates:
- Last date for Registration: December 5, 2009
- Date of Test: Between December 9 and 20, 2009
For registration and details, please visit http://careers.wipro.com/wase
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About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, IT enabled services, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. Wipro's ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange.
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