(Image: Left – Choi Byung-Koo, Dean of Kookmin University, Right – Ha Ju-Young, Head of Cloocus Malaysia Branch)
August 19, 2024 – Cloocus, a leading cloud consulting and management company specializing in data and AI (CEO Hong Sung-Wan, www.cloocus.com), announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the School of Business at Kookmin University (Dean Choi Byung-Koo) to foster talent suitable for the digital business environment.
Through this agreement, the two institutions have agreed to collaborate closely in various areas, including ▲the operation of international exchange programs, ▲the development of industry-academia cooperative education, and ▲support for internships and recruitment. Specifically, Cloocus will actively support the international exchange program jointly run by Kookmin University School of Business and Monash University Malaysia.
As a certified cloud partner who has won Microsoft Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, Cloocus will help students develop practical skills required in the digital business environment through education and mentoring utilizing the latest AI technologies, such as Microsoft Copilot. Kookmin University plans to design and operate these educational programs to expand opportunities for students to learn and apply Microsoft cloud solutions in real-world scenarios.
Hong Sung-Wan, CEO of Cloocus, stated, “This MOU will serve as a significant milestone in nurturing talent equipped with the skills needed in the digital business and cloud fields. Cloocus will do its utmost to support students to grow into future global business leaders through innovative educational programs in partnership with Kookmin University.”
Choi Byung-Koo, Dean of Kookmin University School of Business commented, “We expect that this MOU will contribute to fostering practical talent required in the digital business environment by strengthening our cooperation with Cloocus. We will spare no effort in continuously supporting students to build their competitiveness on the global stage through international exchange programs and industry-academic cooperative education.”
Through this agreement, the two institutions plan to provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the digital business field, supporting them to thrive in the global market after graduation. This collaboration is expected to present a new industry-academic cooperation model in which education and industry converge, along with cultivating human resources needed in the era of digital transformation.
Cloocus serves over 500 clients across various industries and operates branches not only in Busan but also in the United States and Malaysia. As a Microsoft Global Education Partner, Cloocus actively participates in cloud talent development programs in collaboration with various organizations, including the Cloud Industry Association and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency. Based on this experience and expertise, Cloocus is expected to play a vital role in nurturing talent that can succeed in the digital business environment. The two institutions plan to continue their collaboration to create synergy between education and industry.
[For press inquiries]Cloocus Marketing Team, Ji-yeon Ahn (jiyon@cloocus.com)
