The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai has joined the CFA Institute University affiliation programme. The affiliation aligns with the stature of IIM Mumbai’s Master in Business Administration (MBA). This collaboration will foster the growth of adept managers and leaders by delivering top-tier management education in India

The University Affiliation Programme of the CFA plans to provide graduate students with the essential tools for professional growth, ensuring their forethought excel in the evolving investment management landscape.

Arati Porwal said, “As CFA Institute remains dedicated to enriching the global investment management sphere, recent research conducted by our team unveiled a compelling insight: Indian graduates exhibit remarkable optimism regarding their career trajectories in the global investment management domain. There is an increasing awareness about the pivotal role that continuous professional development plays in career advancement and this underscores the need for collaborative initiatives between leading educational institutions professional bodies and other industry stakeholders".

Dr. Manoj Tiwari, Director at IIM Mumbai said, “Our Master in Business Administration (MBA) aims to produce contextually relevant, socially conscious managers with exposure to world-class management education. Aligning with this mission, this partnership with CFA Institute is a significant move towards expanding our diverse and comprehensive learning experience for our students. By combining the best and latest practices of investment analysis theory, the CFA Programme trains individuals to adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards, which will ultimately lead to better investment management professionals".