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About the UTM

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 The University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM) was created in year 2000 by Act of Parliament as the Government implemented its plan to have a second University which would focus towards development of oriented sectors in particular. Two state institutions namely the Mauritius Institute of Public Administration and Management (MIPAM) and the State Information Training Centre (SITRAC Ltd) were merged to form the University of Technology, Mauritius. This historic step in the field of higher education was prompted mainly by the need to cater more vigorously for the increasing demand for ICT and Management professionals in a country which is seriously committed to accelerate, by all means, the realization of its ambition to become a major service provider in the field of Information Technology, Management and Finance, Sustainable Development and allied areas. The University started operation by the end of year 2000. The Board of Governors (B.O.G), was in place and in year 2001, created its senior management personnel.

The UTM became fully operational in August 2001. Initially two Schools were created: the School of Business Informatics and Software Engineering (SOBISE) and the School of Public Sector Policy and Management (SOPSPAM) to welcome their first cohorts of undergraduate students.

The UTM has embarked on a strategy of expansion to minimise, as far as possible, the consequence of its infrastructural and financial constraints to meet the growing challenges of the tertiary education sector. Efforts in that direction have been multi fold through:
(i)   Increase of programmes
(ii)  Diversification of fields of study which is linked with the creation of new Schools
(iii) Several Memoranda of Understanding with different institutions viz.:

  •     DYP Worldwide Ltd
  •     Ceridian Mauritius Ltd
  •     Mauritius College of the Air
  •     The Graduate
  •     Mauritius Institute of Education
  •     Fashion and Design Institute
  •     University of Malaysia-Perlis
  •     Constance Hospitality Training Centre
  •     Universite de Limoges (In process)
With the proclamation of the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development Act, the Institut Superieur de Technologie (IST) and the Swami Dayanand Institute of Management (SDIM) has come under the aegis of UTM.  This new structural development represents a significant move for the long term expansion of the University.

 

The University of Technology, Mauritius, as at 2010, and now in its tenth year of operation, is poised for a phase of significant expansion in line with the provisions of its Act and the national agenda of increasing access to tertiary education, capacity building in the context of the ongoing economic reforms, promotion of knowledge, research and innovation, as propounded by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology. The University of Technology, Mauritius has the determination to become one of the leading tertiary education institutions of the region. UTM is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The forthcoming construction of the new campus at Cote DOr will enable the UTM to increase its number of students, the number of programmes offered and provide better facilities.

VISION  

To become a University of national, regional and international renown, providing multi-level quality tertiary education and training including continuing professional education geared towards sustained capacity building for increasingly technology-driven and enterprise-based developments.

MISSION    

To offer a range of University programmes and activities in full-time, part-time and mixed modes to meet the changing needs of Mauritius and develop a regional and international dimension to its activities.  UTM will aim for excellence along traditional as well as beyond traditional approaches to teaching, training, research and consultancy.

AIM

To provide access to a wide range of students for the acquisition of knowledge and skills with which they can make future professional contributions in various key sectors of the socio-economic and technological advancement of Mauritius and aspire to become dynamic players in regional and international activities.

OBJECTIVES

  •     To admit students with a range of entry qualifications and academic and professional experience
  •     To deliver programmes which can be entered and exited at different Levels
  •     To offer part-time and distance education in addition to full-time study
  •     To cooperate with government and business in developing lifelong learning, research and consultancy
  •     To promote entrepreneurship and a complete education amongst students
  •     To build up and develop full-time and part-time staff of high calibre
  •     To help students benefit from a physical environment appropriate to their development

The translation of the UTM strategic direction entails the following:

  1. Setting up of new Schools as per the provisions of the UTM Act in the short and medium term
  2. Widening of range of programmes
  3. A higher number of short high level programmes through workshops and conferences
  4. Articulations with existing institutions (private and public) for increased access
  5. Articulations with regional/international institutions
  6. Development of international linkages and strategic alliances
  7. Expansion of lifelong opportunities
  8. Consolidation of research programmes
  9. Encouragement of consultancy activities
  10. Adoption of a marketing strategy to capture the local market with a view to attain the Gross Tertiary Enrolment Ratio and to make an incursion in the international market
  11. A professionalisation of its human resources geared to meet the tertiary education objectives and challenges

RESOURCES 

  • In the medium term, taking up of new campus facilities at the Knowledge Hub
  • Setting up of a Centre for Online/Distance Education
  • Provision and expansion of student facilities for sports/leisure, library, canteen and lodging

THE UTM : 10 YEARS AFTER

Our institution's strengths include :

  •     Governed by Act of Parliament which have made necessary provisions for the expansion of the University
  •     UTM is a fee paying university, called to sustain itself in the long run and would be relying on Government funds only for Capital Budget
  •     A strong linkage network with the public and private sectors
  •     Not anchored in traditional setting  where possibilities of new ideas and procedures exist
  •     Emphasis on programmes made to measure for employment purposes, hence a high employment rate of students
  •     Reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic staff of high calibre open to new ideas and operations
  •     Availability of state of the art technology for learning and teaching and freely accessible to students
  •     A 24/7 hour work culture schedule already established
  •     Culture of flexible hours for both academic and administrative support already in place
  •     Synergy with leased adjacent BPML building by the creation of a pathway linking the campus
  •     Possibility of delocalised campuses/satellite units to reach out clients, making the UTM a multi campus university
  •     Development of new schools to offer a diversity of study opportunities
  •     Development of virtual centres/distance learning facilities
  •     Articulations with local and foreign institutions which will be feeders of the University
  •     Widening of the academic operations to take on board new fields of studies
  •     Reinforcement of the UTM economic independence through the creation of a Trust, with the approval of Government
  •     Provision of a career path for staff, for better service and better staff attraction and retention
  •     Reinforcement of the organisational structure in the wake of new developments and expansion with an appropriate middle management supported by professionals
  •     Re-establishment of the marketing department warranted by the increasing pressure of competition
  •     Establishment of a full-fledged human resource department which will take on board all HR requirements
  •     Establishment of Public Relations Department to monitor the image of the university and liaise with press and other bodies
  •     Setting up of an international office to cater for a greater penetration in the international market

PLANNING FOR 2010 ONWARDS

  1. The future directions of the UTM and the realisation of its Vision, Mission, Aims and Objectives will be directly linked to the availability of a proper campus targeted within the next 2-3 years.
  2. Growth is a direct consequence of the availability of resources namely, infrastructural, financial and human.
  3. The demands for higher education will continue to rise in a context of accelerated economic, social and cultural development of the country and the region.
  4. The UTM will be able to finance and develop a viable network of distance/online education for increased access and for new growth poles.
  5. There will be closer ties between UTM and the private sector for the creation of an enterprising and stimulating learning and research environment.
  6. Links arrangements with universities abroad will grow on the basis of improved international networks and capability.
  7. Post secondary education will benefit from a more equable cost sharing system whereby the disparity between the fee paying and non fee paying student is reduced to the minimum.

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

The UTM presently comprises of four schools namely:

  •     School of Business, Management and Finance
  •     School of Sustainable Development and Tourism
  •     School of Innovative Technologies and Engineering
  •     School of Health Sciences

PROVISION OF NEW CAMPUS

The new campus at Cote DOr should provide for the following facilities to sustain long term growth:
1.    Student Centre comprising Student union officeand Game room and space for leisure
2.    Infrastructure for an Engineering School
3.    Necessary building to have existing and new Schools
4.    Canteen for students and staff
5.    Finance and Administration
6.    Five Storey Resource Centre
7.    Library/Bookshop on campus with stationery facilities and photocopy service
8.    Health facilities + Creche
9.    Fully equipped Gymnasium
10.   Auditorium with all facilities
11.   Halls of Residence for students
12.   On Campus Accommodation for overseas visitors and research fellows

There is no doubt that successful achievement of the above strategic targets would contribute to the UTMs growth towards a well deserved international status and as a contributor to the economic and social development of the country.  This implies a strong commitment and timely support for UTM to make that quantum leap in the interest of the country.

UTM RECOGNITION

The University of Technology, Mauritius is recognized as a University by the:

  1. Association of African Universities
  2. Association of Indian Universities
  3. L’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
  4. Southern African Regional Universities Association
  5. Association of Commonwealth Universities
  6. Anabin Database in Germany

 

Last Updated: 07 April 2015