About PGPSM

PGPSM is a one-year full time Post-Graduate Programme aimed at creating the next generation securities markets specialist.

For students aspiring for a career in securities markets, PGPSM is an extremely unique opportunity to obtain first-hand knowledge, both theoretical and practical, from an institute established by SEBI, the market regulator. The faculty, consisting of academicians and practitioners, has the capability to deliver a high-quality programme to the students looking for knowledge and skill-sets as a solid foundation. 

Informal estimates indicate that the securities markets would require about 32,000 professionals every year. The required skill-sets could be grouped as follows: (1) Fund Management, Analysis and Dealings (2) Sales, Product Management and Brand Management (3) Operations and Services (4) Information Technology (5) Compliance and (6) Financial Advice and Planning.

* Estimates obtained from industry sources 

PGPSM thus seeks to prepare students to become Fund Managers, Analysts, Dealers, Institutional Sales Persons, Product Designers, Operations Managers, Compliance Officers, Risk Management Officers, Investment Bankers, and Investment Advisors in the securities markets.
By completing the PGPSM, students would be able to:

• Abstract the building blocks of the securities markets, understand them conceptually, and develop the capability to design solutions that meet specific requirements
• Upgrade knowledge and skill sets necessary to perform the key technical activities in the securities markets
• Develop a well-rounded, complete understanding of securities markets
  

 

Target Audience

The target audience for PGPSM is:

• Graduates and post-graduates aspiring for careers in securities markets as listed above
• Executives seeking careers or career switches related to securities markets

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Evaluation and Award of PGPSM

This is a rigorous post graduate programme, leading to the award of PGPSM. The programme is specially designed to raise the professional standards of students. The PGPSM will be awarded on the basis of the students' performance in the following components:

• Pre-class reading and preparation
• Class participation
• Quizzes
• Term papers/projects/assignments
• Mid-term and end-term examinations
• Any other component of evaluation that the Institute may prescribe from time to time

A student is expected to obtain the minimum passing grade of 50% in each of the courses/credits listed above.