What kind of student background does NISM usually accept for these programs?
How’s the campus life at NISM?
Does PGDM Securities Market at NISM prepare you for trading roles or more backend profiles?
The objective for designing a PGDM (SM) programme of the status of a Post Graduate Diploma is “to create complete securities market professionals”.
PGDM (SM) can lead the successful participants to the following careers pathways. Some illustrative career opportunities available for PGDM (SM) graduates are as under:
- 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 Depositories
- Research and Analytics: Credit Research & Ratings, Economic Research, Policy Research, Analytics and Computing in Risk Management & Derivatives
- 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.
The campus lives by, “Nights that turn into mornings make friends turn into a family”. This lays an important foundation for the future networking of finance professionals coming out of the National Institute of Securities Market.
Are certifications like NISM Series X and CFA part of the PGDM curriculum?
A student will earn 6 program credits on successful completion of all six mandatory certifications, listed below.
- NISM Series V A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination
- NISM Series VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management Certification Examination
- NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination
- NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination
- NISM Series-IX: Merchant Banking Certification Examination
- NISM Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination
Can I apply for the LL.M. program if I’m still waiting for my final semester law results?
LLM admissions are closed for current year.
Does NISM’s LL.M. help with getting into in-house legal roles in finance companies?
What’s the bar exam situation after LL.M. at NISM? Is this program UGC-recognized?
Do law firms value the LL.M. from NISM for securities or compliance roles?
Is there a specialization or track within PGDM (like Equity, Derivatives, Compliance)?
Can the PGDM from NISM help you get into international roles or is it India-centric?
With the track records of the alumni of NISM working in securities markets across the globe in different companies is the showcase of building careers in securities market. The 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. Average CTC is Rs. 9.07 LPA
Major Recruiters: NSDL, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, Philip Capital, NSE, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, SBI Mutaul Fund, etc.