HTP Opens Laboratory in MSLU

From now on, students of the linguistic university can gain additional knowledge in the field of IT. The new HTP lab, opened on March 14, 2013, will host classes held by experts from the HTP as well as EPAM Systems. On the basis of the joint lab IT-based research will be performed as well as seminars, round-tables on different issues of studying foreign languages, additional training of students in the field of IT will be held. The laboratory is aimed at students of 3rd and 4th courses with a good command of English, who will visit it in their free time. In the future, these students will have the opportunity to become technical writers and business analysts.

"The increase in the number of IT professionals is a key factor in enabling companies to increase from year to year their revenues and software exports, to participate in more technically complex and expensive projects, to work on their own software. Our resident-companies employ not only software engineers but also technical writers, business analysts, marketing specialists, testers, which are essential for the companies’ success both on foreign and domestic markets. And the demand for such employees is also growing, "- said Valery Tsepkalo, director of the Hi-Tech Park.

"Today, information technologies are being actively implemented in all areas of business and society, and therefore, software development often requires not only knowledge of software engineering, but also skills in the area where the product is going to be implemented. A person with basic knowledge in the field of IT and understanding of the related industry can become a really valuable IT professional, "- said Valery Tsepkalo.