MDU and ITC Hotels launch India's first apprenticeship embedded degree programme in hospitality and tourism
ROHTAK: In a significant academic-industry collaboration, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITC Hotels' Classic Golf & Country Club, launching India's first Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) in hospitality and tourism under the public university framework, aligned with the UGC Guidelines 2025.
The MoU was formally exchanged between Dr. Krishan Kant Gupta, Registrar, MDU, and Pradeep Kumar, Executive Vice President, ITC Hotel Classic Golf Country Club in the august presence of Prof. Rajbir Singh, Vice Chancellor, MDU. Under this collaboration, two skill-integrated undergraduate programmes—BBA (Hospitality & Services Management) and BBA (Tourism, Travel & Events Management)—will be introduced, each with an annual intake of 30 students.
These four-year programmes follow a hybrid model, with the first two years dedicated to academic coursework at MDU, and the latter two years structured as an industry apprenticeship at ITC's Classic Golf & Country Club. The curriculum will be co-designed with ITC professionals to ensure alignment with evolving industry standards.
"This initiative marks a new era in skill-based education. Through this collaboration, MDU is pioneering a model that bridges academia and industry, nurturing career-ready professionals," said Prof.
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Rajbir Singh, Vice Chancellor, MDU.
Key features of the MoU include a monthly stipend for students during apprenticeship, along with provision for meals and accommodation. The program also includes field visits, guest lectures, mentorship by industry professionals, and the potential for performance-based placements.
The initiative was lauded by university leaders including Prof. Harish Kumar (Dean Academic Affairs), Prof. Rajpal Singh, Prof. Ashish Dahiya, Prof. Pardeep Ahlawat, Prof. Sandeep Malik, and Prof. Ajay Rajan, who termed it a benchmark in NEP-2020-aligned, employability-driven education.
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