ICICI Bank and NISM to offer one year PGCSM programme

Updated on: Saturday, June 11, 2011

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative undertaken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and ICICI Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a specialised programme in "Post-graduate Certificate in Securities Markets" (PGCSM). The partnership represents a unique tie-up between industry and academia.

PGCSM is a one-year specialised and integrated programme aimed at experienced professionals, which focuses on providing a high degree of conceptual grounding, skill building and industry exposure. On successful completion of the PGCSM programme, the students would be placed in the treasury and investment functions within the ICICI Group companies.

Speaking on the occasion, UK Sinha, chairman, SEBI and chairman, Board of Governors, NISM said, “We want to create integrated professional programmes that will be instrumental in providing functional skills to improve the quality of securities market professionals, as well as help individuals in their career and overall growth.”

Chanda Kochhar, managing director and CEO, ICICI Bank said, “The financial sector promises an exciting opportunity to professionals seeking growth, diversity and challenge in their careers. This programme promises to equip these professionals to meet their aspirations. I am certain that this partnership will prove to be a landmark initiative and a great success.”

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