Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology (IMUST) signed a school-enterprise collaborative development strategic cooperation framework agreement with the Baotou Cultural Development Industry Association on July 16, according to local media reports.

A total of 10 companies signed a letter of intent for cooperation with the School of Art and Design at IMUST, which spans cooperation in such disciplines as integrated media content production and operation, interactive design, ethnic music, brand visual design, service design, and industrial, cultural and creative product design.

The cooperation will help IMUST to promote the recruitment of faculty, improve teachers' professional research capabilities, build an efficient student internship and employment program, and improve the quality of talent training.