CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICE
FAQ’S EXTERNAL
1. Does Skyline University Nigeria provide Summer SIWES?
SUN has a well-established Corporate Affairs Department having dedicated team of professionals who work round the year to facilitate the process of SIWESs and placements for the students.
2. When does Student undertake SIWES?
The Students can undertake SIWES in the fall and Spring Semesters depending upon when he has taken admission. The undergraduate and graduate students of the School of Arts, Management & Social Sciences (SAMSS) and School of Science & Information Technology (SSIT) students are expected to do SIWES for a period of 6 to 8 weeks.
3. Does Skyline University Nigeria have onboard recruitment partners?
Yes, the Corporate Affairs office of SUN is associated with a large numbers of corporate houses that visit the campus for recruitment. Many of them have signed a MoU for various engagements including SIWES and final placements.
4. Which all companies’ students are placed?
The students of SUN will be placed in various sectors like Retail, Hospitality, Finance, Tourism, Banking, Real Estate, Logistics, Information System, Computing etc.
5. Where is the interview held?
Mostly the interviews are held either on campus or sometimes at the company location. Prior intimation via mail is sent and confirmed for the same.
6. Do the students get a stipend during SIWES?
It depends on the organizations some pay and some do not pay.
7. Do the students get an opportunity for a pre-placement offer?
The SIWES tenure offers an ideal opportunity for the company to evaluate the caliber and suitability of the student for placement. If the company is convinced about the value addition that the student brings to the company, it may offer a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) of employment to the student after the completion of the course. Alternately, the company may make a special note to earmark high performing students when they eventually come to the campus for placement.
8. Does the student get any help for a placement?
Yes, the Corporate Affairs office offers dedicated placement assistance to all students looking for a placement. It regularly conducts career fairs for the current students.
9. Can I get more than one placement?
Once placed you have to follow the queue till the time others get placed.
10. I am an international student do I get an opportunity for a placement?
YES, you get an equal opportunity for a placement.
11. Will I get opportunities to meet employers?
Yes. There are many occasions when students can meet potential recruiters. Corporate Affairs office regularly invites people from the industry for round table conferences, international conferences, guest lectures and business meet. Students can also network by participating in various seminars, summit and global conferences through Skyline University Nigeria.
12. How does SUN prepares its students for the interviews?
Corporate Affairs Office organizes Professional Development & Corporate Training [PDCT] for students of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN). The said Program is aimed at preparing students to meet the industry requirements. The purpose is to make the student more employable so that he can meet the challenges lying ahead in the industry.
13. How can students benefit from articulation agreements?
Corporate Affairs Office in Skyline University Nigeria will be establishing articulation agreements with various Universities & Polytechnics in Nigeria, Ghana, UK, USA, etc., which facilitates the faculty and students exchange program. Within the student, exchange program students can also opt for international SIWES, be eligible for international educational tour, and go for a technical visit in a foreign country.
INTERNAL FAQ’S
1. What is the role of Corporate Affairs Office?
Corporate Affairs office engages with industry, government organization, autonomous bodies to develop long term relations with Skyline University Nigeria and foster relationships for establishing mutually beneficial activities such as community engagement activities and project works that benefit the society at large.
2. How can the students network with the corporates?
Corporate Affairs Office facilitates students to develop networking with the corporate world by providing them an opportunity to participate in various summits and conferences in Kano, Abuja, Lagos and Dubai, CEO Lecture Series, Round Table conference etc.
3. What is SIWES?
The SIWES program of Skyline University Nigeria assists students to work and learn in a professional environment and get prepared for embarking on employment careers. The SIWES facilitate students to be able to apply the knowledge gained in the classrooms in a work setting, this process enriches student learning experience and helps them transit into the work world.
4. How can the students get SIWES assistance from the Corporate Affairs Department?
Corporate Affairs Office coordinates with Corporates and identifies SIWES opportunities for the SUN students studying Undergraduate Programs of the School of Arts, Management & Social Sciences (SAMSS) and School of Science & Information Technology (SSIT).
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5. Which is the right department to contact for Placements?
Corporate Affairs Office gives placement assistance to all the students of SUN. Any student who is enrolled in the programs offered by Skyline University Nigeria is automatically eligible for the placements. The focus is 100 % placement of SUN students.
6. Do we have Career Fair in Skyline University Nigeria?
The Corporate Affairs Office organizes career fairs for SUN students. The career fair is planned in the first week of January and May.
7. Who is responsible for signing MOU/Articulation agreements with the Universities?
Corporate Affairs Office establishes coordinates and signs articulation agreements with various Universities /Polytechnics in Nigeria, Ghana, UK, USA, etc., to facilitate the faculty and students exchange program and etc.
8. What is Professional Skills Development Program?
The PSDP Program is aim at preparing students to meet the industry requirements. PSDP classes are conducted for developing personality traits, communication skills, interpersonal skills, time management for the business environment. The development is initiated at the end of freshmen level till the student graduates. The PSDP includes goal setting, resume writing, and interview handling. The purpose is to make the student more employable so that he can meet the challenges lying ahead in the industry.
9. How active is the Alumni Club?
SUN graduates automatically become SUN alumni. The present students of SUN form part of SUN Alumni club which organizes alumni events and activities regularly in the academic year. The orientation is given to final year students during spring semester informing them about the various benefits of becoming an integral part of SUN Alumni body once they graduate.
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