Jamshedpur: Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur (XLRI) on Thursday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global IT firm Accenture to forge a long-term partnership aimed at fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

The agreement was signed during the visit of Accenture representatives to the XLRI campus recently and marks a new chapter in the enduring relationship between the two institutions, a statement said.

The MoU outlines a strategic framework for collaboration across the key areas, including student hiring and internship opportunities, joint research, and case study development.

The framework for collaboration also includes knowledge-sharing initiatives, guest lectures, workshops, and faculty engagement, executive education and leadership development.

XLRI expressed its appreciation to the Accenture leadership team for their continued support and for reinforcing the bridge between academia and corporate practices.