NAB and Adani Recruit from Deakin’s India Campus, Validating Tech Talent Demand
Event summary
- Deakin University’s GIFT City Campus secured placements for 4 Master of Business Analytics students at NAB’s Gurgaon operations, including dual internship and full-time roles.
- Adani Group hired graduates from Deakin’s inaugural Master of Cyber Security cohort, reflecting strong demand for specialized cybersecurity talent.
- NAB returned for a second consecutive hiring cycle, reinforcing industry confidence in Deakin’s India campus graduates.
- Deakin’s applied learning model, combining academic excellence with industry immersion, drove these placements.
The big picture
Deakin’s strong placement outcomes underscore the growing demand for specialized tech talent in India’s digital economy. The return of NAB and recruitment by Adani signal industry validation of Deakin’s industry-integrated education model, positioning the campus as a key player in developing future-ready professionals for emerging sectors. This trend highlights the critical role of international education partnerships in bridging the skills gap in data-driven and technology-intensive environments.
What we're watching
- Talent Demand
- Whether the pace of hiring from Deakin’s GIFT City Campus accelerates as India’s digital economy expands.
- Industry Alignment
- How Deakin sustains its curriculum’s relevance amid evolving workforce needs in data analytics and cybersecurity.
- Global Expansion
- The extent to which other international universities replicate Deakin’s transnational education model in India.
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