TAPMI joins CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program

NEW DELHI: T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) announced that it has joined the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program. TAPMI’s four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours programme has been recognized for integrating at least 70 per cent 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 programme.

The programme has been designed to support students in obtaining the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. TAPMI’s entry into the CFA’s affiliation program, will equip students with essential skills and enhance their global mobility upon graduation by offering a degree that aligns closely with industry practices and is linked to a globally recognized professional credential. Additionally, TAPMI Bengaluru will be eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year through this affiliation.

Founded in 1980 in the university town of Manipal, TAPMI Manipal is recognized as one of India’s leading private business schools offering an MBA degree. TAPMI Bengaluru, a sister institution of TAPMI Manipal and an existing UAP partner of the CFA Institute, provides a 4-year BBA Honours degree. This career-oriented programme equips students with a solid foundation in various fields, including economics, accounting, finance, HR, marketing, supply chain, IT, and analytics.

Arati Porwal, country head, India at CFA Institute, said, “We are delighted to welcome TAPMI into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in the finance industry. By integrating the CFA Program curriculum into their coursework, students will gain a significant advantage in their careers, equipping them with the skills and ethical grounding that the industry demands today.”

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Professor Aditya Jadhav, dean, TAPMI Bengaluru commented, “We are excited to be associated with CFA Institute, as part of their University Affiliation Program. This affiliation reflects TAPMI’s dedication to equipping our students with the highest standards of ethics, knowledge, and professionalism, preparing them to excel in the global finance industry.”