(NISM)

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India. The institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels aimed at enhancing the quality standards in securities markets.

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About Post Graduate Program in Investments & Securities
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PGPISM is a one-year residential program, where the students get exposure to varied subjects and verticals of investments and securities markets including Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Equity Valuation, Fixed Income Securities and Derivatives & Risk Management, Investment Banking, Mutual Funds, and Wealth Management etc., benchmarked with the best and contemporary texts. The carefully crafted curriculum, along with application-based teaching pedagogy and industry internship serves as a strong foundation for further grooming and growth into various career paths in the corporate/ financial/ securities markets. PGPISM students are positioned to take up a wide range of roles and responsibilities, such as Analysts, Investment Managers, Treasury Managers, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Financial Planners, Wealth Managers, etc

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For Whom?

  • Participants with a passion for securities markets, and a willingness to immerse themselves over one year in in-depth knowledge will find the PGPISM program as an ideal platform to launch their long-term career in the corporate world, financial and securities markets. This program is suited for fresh graduates as well as experienced candidates.
    The one-year PGPISM is an ideal platform for those with a passion for financial/securities markets, aspiring for in-depth knowledge and a long-term career in these and related areas. Graduates from various disciplines, such as Commerce & Accounting, Management, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, etc. will develop their analytical capabilities, together with practical insights, in this PGPISM Program, for taking leadership roles in the financial/securities markets domain.

Where does the PGPISM lead to?

    PGPISM can lead the successful participants to the following career pathways:

  • Segments: Equity Markets, Debt Markets, Currency and Currency Derivative Markets, Commodity Derivative Markets.
  • Market Infrastructure Institutions: A wide range of roles (Business Development, Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, etc.) in Market Infrastructure Institutions including Stock Exchanges, Commodity Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositorie
  • Banking: Commercial banking, Treasury Operations, Treasury Management, etc.
  • Advisory: Investment Advisor, Personal Financial Planner, Wealth Manager
  • Mutual Funds: Business Development, Distribution, Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, etc. in the Mutual Funds Industry
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Program Architecture

The program is divided into the following four Trimester.

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Trimester – I (FOUNDATION)

Course Code Course Title Teaching Hoursst
101 Financial Institutions and Markets 45
102 Securities Operations and Market Infrastructure Institutions 45
103 Economics for decision making 45
104 Corporate Finance and Securities Markets 45
105 Quantitative Tools and Techniques 45
106 Business Communication and Corporate Etiquette 45
Total Credits 300

Trimester – II (ADVANCE)

Course Code Course Title Teaching Hoursst
201 Banking and Treasury Management 45
202 Fixed Income Securities 45
203 Derivatives & Risk Management 45
204 Equity Analysis and Valuation 45
205 Corporate & Allied Laws 45
206 Forex and Commodities Markets 45
Total Credits 270

Trimester – III (APPLICATION)

Course Code Course Title Teaching Hoursst
201 Banking and Treasury Management 45
202 Fixed Income Securities 45
203 Derivatives & Risk Management 45
204 Equity Analysis and Valuation 45
205 Corporate & Allied Laws 45
206 Forex and Commodities Markets 45
Total Credits 270

# For each teaching hour, students are required to put in minimum 2 additional learning hrs

Trimester – IV

Course Code Course Title Teaching Hoursst
401 Trimester IV: Industry Project/Any of the three
Optional NISM Certification Exams from the list mentioned below		 0
Total Credits 270

Trimester – III (APPLICATION)

Sl. No. Name of the Certification Exam
1 NISM-Series-VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management- First Term
2 NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors – First Term
3 NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst – Second Term
4 NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives – Second Term
Total Credits 270

# For each teaching hour, students are required to put in minimum 2 additional learning hrs

Optional NISM Certifications in the Fourth term

Sl. No. Name of the Certification Exam
1 NISM-Series-I: Currency Derivatives
2 NISM Series-IX: Merchant Banking
3 NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1)
4 NISM-Series-XIII: Common Derivatives
5 NISM-Series-XVI: Commodity Derivatives Certification Examination
6 NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
7 NISM-Series-XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services
8 NISM-Series-X-B: Investment Adviser (Level 2)
9 NISM-Series-XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (Category I and II) Distributors
10 NISM-Series-XIX-A: Alternative Investment Funds (Category III) Distributors
11 Any other NISM Certification depending on the requirements

Important points:

  • Students need to complete all the above mandatory certifications within the deadlines indicated in the program calendar. The examination fees for the aforementioned mandatory certifications will be borne by the individual candidates.

    Learning Environment and Pedagogical Approach

  • The pedagogy of this program will be practice-oriented with the objective of bringing real-life perspectives alongside giving a robust conceptual foundation to the students. The curriculum is designed in consultation with the industry to ensure that the curriculum is in line with the current Industry practices and requirements.
  • The program will be delivered through a learner-centric approach using various pedagogical tools including case studies, and hands-on training on widely used databases and software like, Bloomberg, Prowess, and others. NISM, with its proximity to the policy-makers and the industry, draws upon the cream of academia and industry providing cutting-edge inputs in the securities markets domain
  • Lectures and hands-on workshop sessions will be conducted by eminent faculty, industry leaders and experts. Students will gain inputs and industry insights from a team of academicians, market experts, and policymakers. There will also be regular interactions with practicing professionals.
  • The learning environment is further stimulated by an industry interface, finance lab with modern technological infrastructure, state-of-the-art campus, extensive library and other recreation facilities, book reviews, films related to Wall Street and experience-sharing sessions with industry experts complement the learning process

    • Industry Interface

  • The Institute also organizes visits to exchanges/depositories/market intermediaries etc. providing exposure to the industry paradigm. NISM also invites a number of practitioners from the industry to interact with the participants to share their experiences. These platforms provide opportunities for the participants to develop keen insights into Industry practices and nuances.

    •  Bloomberg Terminal

  • Participants will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in financial data analysis and market research. The Bloomberg terminal, which is widely used by financial professionals around the world is available at the NISM library. Students learn to navigate the Bloomberg platform, access real-time financial data, and perform in-depth analysis of market trends and securities.

    •  Bloomberg Terminal

  • Participants will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in financial data analysis and market research. The Bloomberg terminal, which is widely used by financial professionals around the world is available at the NISM library. Students learn to navigate the Bloomberg platform, access real-time financial data, and perform in-depth analysis of market trends and securities.

    •  Extensive Library

  • The Institute boasts one of the biggest specialized libraries for Finance, which holds a rich collection of over 10000 books on securities markets, domestic and international magazines, newspapers, journals, etc. Through Science-Direct, the library provides access to all leading academic journals in Finance, Economics, Business, and Management.

    •  State-of-the-art Campus

  • NISM’s campus at Patalganga spread over 72 acres of land on the scenic Mumbai-Pune Expressway has state-of-the-art infrastructure that creates an ideal environment conducive for contemplative learning. The eco-friendly campus is Wi-Fi enabled and features well-equipped classrooms, a modern auditorium, and a vast amphitheater. The campus also has impressive residential blocks with separate hostel facilities for male and female participants.

    •  Recreation Facilities

  • The participants enjoy the luxury of modern recreation facilities like a swimming pool, squash court, gymnasium with modern equipment, table tennis, badminton halls, yoga hall, cafeteria etc., The recreation blocks pose a refreshing environment offering a balance to the academic rigor of the program.

    •   Placement Facilitation

  • NISM’s closely connected with the industry will act as an enabler to facilitate the placement of students. The institute assists placement of the participants by inviting reputed organizations in the investment and securities markets domain to the campus placement drive. The participants are groomed to perform challenging and exciting roles in the investment and securities markets. The alumni of various other programs offered by NISM have been inducted into the following organizations through the campus placement program:

    •   Placement Facilitation

Placement Statistics
Highest Package: Rs. 15+ LAKH
Companies Visited: 20+ Companies*
*(till December 2024)
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