ISGJ and Medhavi University Launch First Bachelor’s and MBA Programs in Gems and Jewellery

Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 29: In a significant step toward advancing skill-based higher education in the gems and jewellery sector, Medhavi Skills University (MSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International School of Gems and Jewellery (ISGJ) in Surat on September 17. To address the skill gap in the sector, the collaboration is launching industry-aligned BBA and MBA courses in Jewelry Design & Manufacturing (JD&M). The courses equipped with the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) are designed to give students in-depth industry knowledge and hands-on expertise.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Kuldip Sarma, Co-founder and Pro-Chancellor, MSU and Mr Kalpesh DESAI, Founder and C.E.O, ISGJ International School of Gems & Jewellery, in the presence of Mr. Sajeev Kumar S, Vice President – Industry Relations, MSU and Ms. Riddhi Vachhani, Academic Director, ISGJ. The ceremony was followed by an insightful industry visit, bringing together key stakeholders, industry leaders and students from the gems and jewellery sector. The delegation gained firsthand experience of cutting-edge advancements in the gems and jewellery manufacturing process, reinforcing the robust relationship between academia and the gems and jewellery sector.

This collaboration bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern industry requirements. The new-age courses in JD&M, with its AEDP framework, will offer students a blend of academic rigour and industry exposure, preparing them to excel in the rapidly evolving jewellery design and manufacturing industry.