NSE signs MoU with Ganpat University for degree courses

AHMEDABAD: The NSE has signed an MOU with Ganpat University, Gujarat for offering degree level programs to meet the requirement of skilled professionals in the financial sector in the region. An ambitious financial tech city Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT is under implementation in the state capital Gandhinagar.

As per the MoU, the initially programs will be offered for graduate and master degree levels. NSE and the Ganpat University have plans to start other programs like PGDM, Skill Development Programs, Certificate in Financial Literacy etc, among other programs. Earlier this month, NSE signed a similar MOU with Navrachna University for NSE certified capital markets professional course.

NSE has entered into an agreement with the Gujarat government for school level basic financial education program as well.

The first batch is expected to start in the current fiscal. Both the BBA (Capital Markets) and the MBA (Capital Markets) courses will be of 2 years duration. The agreement was signed this week between the two institutes in the university campus.

“Professional education is the key to guiding the country’s growth. In a state like Gujarat, which is going to have an international IFC, demand for professionals will remain. Such initiatives always help to ensure financial literacy”, said Chitra Ramkrishna, MD & CEO, NSE.

It may be mentioned that NSE has signed an MOU with the GIFT authorities a few months back to set up an International exchange in the SEZ area of the IFC. As per initial estimates, GIFT IFC may engage few thousand people once operational.

As per the agreement with the university, NSE will provide program material including academics, conduct faculty training, hands on training sessions, and assist in conducting exams etc. while the degree will be issued by the Ganpat University, added a press statement.