Deakin University GIFT City Campus holds first placement cycle for MBA business analytics

Deakin University’s GIFT City Campus in partnership with the NAB Innovation Centre conducted its first placement cycle today, May 30. The placements were held for postgraduate (PG) students from the MBA business analytics programme.

As per the official Deakin University’s GIFT City campus statement, this was the first cohort of Indian students to receive a foreign university degree, setting a benchmark for international education in India.

The placement hiring process was comprehensively designed to assess technical competence and cultural fit. The technical and management rounds followed online coding test to asses communication, motivation and alignment with NAB’s values.

“This meticulous process ensures that only candidates who meet NAB’s high standards are selected to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team,” the official Deakin University GIFT City statement said.

Khushi Saraf, a master of business analytics student who secured a dual offer including internship and job said: “The opportunity to work with NAB is more than just a job offer, it’s a career breakthrough. Deakin’s curriculum helped me master tools like Python, Power BI, and advanced analytics while also developing strategic thinking. I feel fully prepared to take on this global role.”

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According to the official Deakin University’s GIFT City campus statement, students of the first cohort received paid internships, which will lead to placement for full-time roles upon graduation in NAB’s Innovation Centre in Gurugram. A total of eight students were selected, and seven students were offered roles in the business analytics field, including business performance, analytics, fin-crime analytics, and customer decision.

Vikas Malik the executive technology at NAB Innovation Centre India said, “The quality of talent from Deakin’s GIFT City campus is truly exceptional. We were impressed not only by their technical proficiency but also by their ability to think critically and adapt to evolving business challenges. These students are not just industry-ready—they’re innovation-ready, and we’re excited to welcome them into our teams.”

Deepak Bajaj the academic and campus director of Deakin University GIFT City said: “This is a proud and transformative moment for Deakin University and India. Our first placement cycle, led by a prestigious global partner like NAB, validates the international standards we uphold at GIFT City. Our students are proving that world-class education can be delivered and nurtured right here on Indian soil.”