Mumbai, 9 Jan, 2025: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, a premier management institute ranked 6th in NIRF 2024, has partnered with TalentSprint, a global deeptech education company powered by AI, to introduce a cutting-edge PG diploma program in Financial Economics and Management. This collaboration leverages IIM Mumbai’s academic excellence and TalentSprint’s expertise in outreach and online program delivery to equip professionals with advanced skills and prepare them for challenging roles in an ever-evolving business landscape.

The PG Diploma in Financial Economics and Management is a 45-credit program designed for both freshers and working professionals and is offered in collaboration with National Stock Exchange (NSE) as the Knowledge Partner. This program provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts, including accounting, investment and risk management, macroeconomic trends, managerial and analytical frameworks, behavioural finance, and financial regulations. It aims to prepare current and aspiring professionals to navigate the complexities of financial markets, apply economic principles, and make strategic decisions to drive sustainable economic growth.

The program offers a unique blend of online flexibility and immersive on-campus experience at the prestigious IIM Mumbai campus. The program pedagogy and curriculum are thoughtfully curated to offer a judicial mix of academic excellence, practical experience and industry relevance. Participants will be exposed to real-world case studies, projects and immersive learning sessions led by world-class faculty. Upon successful completion, graduates will earn a coveted IIM Mumbai PG diploma, gain alumni status and access to a powerful network of industry professionals and peers.

Commenting on the launch of the program, Prof. Manoj Tiwari, Director IIM Mumbai stated, “At IIM Mumbai, we take pride in our legacy of delivering transformative education. Through such programs, we are reaffirming our commitment to empowering professionals with world-class education that combines academic depth and practical relevance. We believe such initiatives will continue to enable participants to excel in critical domains and contribute meaningfully to India’s global leadership.” The program commences in Jan 2025 and admissions are now open for this one-year, industry-focused PG diploma. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, Economics, Commerce, Management, Mathematics and Statistics with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories), awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India OR declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, OR possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The selection process involves a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates need to take IIM Mumbai’s IMAT exam scheduled on January 12, 2025. Professionals working in PSUs with over 15 years of experience have a unique advantage—they are exempt from the test requirement but must participate in the interview process.

For more details, visit IIM Mumbai website iimmumbai.ac.in About IIM Mumbai : IIM Mumbai erstwhile known as NITIE was established by the Government of India in 1963 with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labor Organization (ILO). IIM Mumbai has been consistently ranked among the top B-schools in India. IIM Mumbai is ranked 6th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for 2024 among Management Institutes across India. IIM Mumbai is committed to creating skilled professionals in diverse functional areas like Operations Management, Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Project Management, HR, Information Technology, and Sustainability Management. For more information, please visit: https://iimmumbai.ac.in/ About National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE): National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) was the first exchange in India to implement electronic or screen-based trading. It began operations in 1994 and is ranked as the largest stock exchange in India in terms of total and average daily turnover for equity shares every year since 1995, based on SEBI data. NSE has a fully integrated business model comprising exchange listings, trading services, clearing and settlement services, indices, market data feeds, technology solutions and financial education offerings. NSE also oversees compliance by trading, clearing members and listed companies with the rules and regulations of SEBI and the exchange. NSE is a pioneer in technology and ensures the reliability and performance of its systems through a culture of innovation and investment in technology. NSE is the world’s largest derivatives exchange by trading volume (contracts) as per the statistics maintained by Futures Industry Association (FIA) for calendar year 2023. NSE is ranked 3rd in the world in equity segment by number of trades (electronic order book) in 2023, as per the statistics maintained by World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). For more information, please visit: www.nseindia.com About TalentSprint: Established in 2010, TalentSprint is a part of the NSE group and a global deeptech education company powered by AI that brings transformational bootcamps and innovative learning programs to modern-day professionals who aspire to future-proof themselves with deep expertise. TalentSprint partners with top-tier academic institutions and big tech global corporations to create futuristic programs and deliver remarkable outcomes. Its AI-powered platform ipearl.ai, seamlessly blends world-class academic rigor with industry-leading practitioner experience. The company's learner engagement rates and high customer delight scores make it a leading player in the industry. For more information, visit talentsprint.com.

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