25 July 2019

Mr Soumik Chakraborty is a graduate of James Cook University who studied at its Singapore campus. He credits James Cook University (JCU) with giving him a well-rounded education and equipping him with the tools necessary to be an entrepreneur.

Mr Chakraborty graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Information Technology and in 2011 with a Master of Business Administration. During his undergraduate days with JCU in 2006, Mr Chakraborty was involved in various entrepreneurial initiatives, including being part of a founding group tasked with bringing the Computer Society Singapore and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Chapter to JCU.

Mr Chakraborty has also teamed with students to start a partnership with the University to create the Business Entrepreneurship and Mentorship (BEAM) programme, which aims to give JCU students the opportunities to network and learn from the professionals.

Mr Chakraborty said the diversity in JCU’s pool of students and academics appealed to him when he was choosing a university. Its student population is not just diverse in nationality, language or race, but also in age and life experience, offering a global learning experience in Singapore.