WILP helps working professionals continue their education without a career break

Under this programme, the workplace serves as a real-life laboratory as efforts are made to integrate academic content delivery with experience at work At a time when workplace dynamics and technology are ever-changing, universities have introduced the Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP), which is proving to be an effective learning model to meet the aspirations of working professionals in the continual learning space. Moreover, it is an enabler for those who find it tough to further their education goals due to their work schedule. The programme caters to both students and professionals seeking to simultaneously upskill, obtain educational qualifications, and gain valuable industry exposure. "Since the WILP student is engaged in work that is aligned with the programme of study, the instruction is delivered at the workplace, seeking seamless integration of knowledge acquisition with work practice, and development of higher order thinking. The rigorous nature and quality of these programmes have improved the knowledge and skills of working professionals while increasing their value among employers and industry," says Prof PB Venkataraman, dean, BITS Pilani WILP, which offers BTech, MTech, MBA, and PG Diploma programmes in IT, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, hospital & health and finance. Programmes such as BTech Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Technology, MTech in Software Systems, AI-ML, Data Science, Automotive Electronics, and Digital Manufacturing, are popular picks and in high demand, Venkataraman says, adding that WILP may help in getting a degree, diploma, or certificate in Science, technology/Engineering, Management, humanities and social sciences, depending on the duration of the programme. BITS Pilani, Shri Venkateshwara University, Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, are said to be among the key drivers of this programme. The degrees are recognised by UGC and Tech certificate obtained through the WILP of BITS Pilani is valid for GATE IES and other government exams.

BITS Pilani WILP, which offers BTech, MTech, MBA, and PG Diploma programmes in IT, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, hospital & health and finance.