CFA Affiliation
GIM welcomed into CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
Students of PGDM program taking steps to career success through preparation for the CFA Program
[PANAJI, GOA, JULY 19, 2024] — Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has become the latest institute to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that GIM curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. Through participation in this program, GIM is eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year.
Established in 1993, the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) is one of the most prominent institutes in India. The 2-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program is one of the most prestigious programs to be offered in India. The program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge and expertise in finance & accounting, marketing, strategy & consulting, organizational behaviour & human resource management, information technology & operations management, general management & public policy. The PGDM program has six areas of specialization, finance & accounting being one of the most important ones.
“The affiliation gives access to unique and global learning opportunities to students of GIM, and is aligned to GIM’s vision of offering curriculum and learning opportunities which are cutting edge business practices”, said Prof Ajit Parulekar, Director, GIM.
GIM’s PGDM program started in 1993 with finance as one of the major areas. The area of finance & accounting offers a mix of theoretical and applied courses seeking a balance between the theory and empirical aspects of finance, trying different aspects with the rigor that analysis and financial management requires. GIM fosters industry-centric learning and projects. GIM has a state-of-the-art finance lab that provides access to Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters databases. Besides, students can access datasets from CMIE and CEIC along with information from EMIS. GIM organizes international-exchange programs and conclaves to foster collaboration and discussions about global financial issues. Our courses provide comprehensive knowledge about global financial markets and accounting standards.
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About GIM
Located in Sanquelim, Goa, the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) is a prestigious business school committed to enhancing and revolutionizing management education. GIM was established in 1993 by the late Fr. Romuald D’Souza, and it was recognized as one of the top five innovative B-Schools in the world in the Positive Impact Rating 2023.
GIM also achieved a noteworthy milestone by securing joint accreditation from two esteemed bodies in business education: the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA). PGDM programs are currently offered by the institute both full-time and part-time. It was recently placed 33rd among India’s best B-Schools by the Government of India’s NIRF rankings.
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are nearly 200,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets.
CFA Institute has 10 offices worldwide and 160 local societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on Linkedin and X at @CFAInstitute.