Bengaluru, Aug 22 (UNI) The International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bengaluru, has signed a strategic Letter of Undertaking (LoU) with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), marking a significant step toward aligning academic learning with real-world industry requirements in the country’s fast-evolving financial sector.
Under the three-year agreement, students of ISME’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will gain access to NISM’s industry-recognised certifications in areas including Equity Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds, Fixed Income Securities, and Investment Advisory. These certifications will be fully integrated into ISME’s academic curriculum as credit-bearing courses or Value Added Programs, equipping students with practical skills and a competitive edge in careers across banking, financial services and investment management.
Beyond certifications, NISM will extend comprehensive academic support, such as assessment tools and regular Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) for ISME faculty to ensure quality instruction in specialised topics related to financial markets.
Dr Nitin Garg, Founder and Director of ISME, said, “Our collaboration with NISM goes beyond curriculum enrichment. It’s about empowering students with industry-relevant skills from day one. This aligns with our mission to shape future-ready professionals in finance.”
In a move directly aimed at enhancing employability, NISM will create a dedicated recruitment portal for ISME students who have successfully earned certifications. This structured placement-support mechanism is expected to substantially improve career opportunities for graduates entering the financial sector.
To widen access to financial education, NISM will also offer ISME students a 50 per cent concession on all its e-learning programmes, covering courses from beginner to advanced levels in Financial Planning, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Equity Research, SME Listing Compliance, and Broking Operations.
The LoU, expected to benefit more than 300 students annually, may be extended upon mutual agreement. It reflects ISME’s wider commitment to academic-industry partnerships, global learning models and entrepreneurial education at a time when India is positioning itself as a global fintech and investment hub.
