Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) has a long history of involvement with economic development in Johor and particularly in Batu Pahat. A networking and collaboration with industry in the support of research, teaching and public service reflect the origin of the establishment of the University. University and Industry Relations Office work to advance private-public partnerships that involve the university with a focus on facilitating collaborative activities with industry , including :

• Funding of research through research , development, innovation, and commercialization.
• Industry participation in development of a new curriculum or the revision of an existing curriculum.
• Faculty consulting and use of specialized university facilities.
• Student internships and recruitment.
• Professional development, continuing education and training.
• Integrated corporate service responsibility.
• Alumni.
• Career Opportunity.
• Entrepreneurship. 

10 FOCUS ROLE OF UNIVERSITY - INDUSTRY RELATIONS :

1. Research & Innovation & Commercialisation
2. Academic Programme
3. Consultation & Testing
4. Industrial Training
5. Human Capital Development
6. Intergrated Corporate Service Responsibility
7. Alumni
8. Agreement MoA/MoU
9. Career Opportunity
10. Entrepreneurship

UTHM and various industries and agencies have benefitted from the results of their strategic alliances and cooperation. The collaboration covered various areas such as mobility programme, staff and student exchange, joint researches, commercialization and technological transfers.

With regard to industry relations, the functions of this department are as follows:

• Helping to build networks and relationships between industry and UTHM.
• Enhancing and strengthening cooperation between industry and UTHM either through academic collaborations, research and development.
• Assisting to promote academia-industry program either through industrial attachment, consultancy and advisory services to the curriculum development.

Giving students practical training in the employment sector in engineering, technology, and management education to improve the professional skills and interpersonal skills.

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