GITAM University has signed a pact with CISI to provide assistance and training to GITAM students in the field of Investment and Wealth Management. As a part of the MoU, it will provide professional qualifications in Investment and Wealth Management and Investment Operations Certificate (IOC). CISI has also authorised the varsity as the official exam centre for all its international examinations.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Prof K Sivarama Krishna, GITAM Pro Vice-Chancellor, Leben Johnson, GITAM Fintech Academy Coordinator and CISI officials.
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As a part of the MoU, both the institutions will organise joint seminar programmes, panel discussions, research projects, conferences and many other activities. CISI will also provide members to train the GITAM teachers free of cost. It will also assist in placement and recruitment for IOC certified students and help them find relevant internships.
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is the leading professional body in wealth and financial planning which is based in the UK. It has over 45,000 members in around 116 countries. It has emerged as a global company in providing certification and assistance to many companies and institutes globally.
GITAM University has three campuses located in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Vishakhapatnam. It offers diverse undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in the field of information technology, management, commerce and others. The main vision of the varsity is to help students become future leaders.