NSE Academy Limited (NAD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has signed an agreement with RV University for a Post Graduate Certification Programme in Global Financial Markets. The post-graduate-level programme will provide exposure to global financial market topics, practices, and trends. This initiative integrates international certificates, regulatory certifications, projects, and global immersion programmes to prepare students for leadership roles in financial markets.
As a part of the MOU, NSE Academy will also establish a finance lab powered by NSMART at RV College. The lab will simulate real-world capital markets, enabling students to build industry-aligned skills through an immersive, hands-on experience. Students can learn the nuances of investing in equity, futures, and options markets in a simulated environment.
The MOU was signed in Bengaluru on October 18, 2023. Shri. Abhilash Misra, Chief Executive Officer, NSE Academy, Dr. A.V.S. Murthy, Chancellor, RV University, Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy, Vice Chancellor, RV University, Shri. D.P. Nagraj, Pro-Chancellor, Shri. Ranganathan S, Associate Vice President of NSE Academy, Prof. Subashree Natarajan, Professor and Dean, School of Business, RV University, and other representatives from NSE Academy and RV University attended the ceremony.
Speaking about the development, Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy, Vice Chancellor of RV University, said:
The MOU is a hallmark of our MBA program. It is envisioned to offer comprehensive exposure to different finance segments and put our students at the forefront of the highly competitive landscape of financial markets.
NSE Academy Limited was set up on March 12, 2016, to promote financial literacy as a necessary life skill and provide training and certifications in banking, insurance, and financial markets. It supports the development of a pool of human resources with the right skills and expertise in each segment of the BFSI industry to provide quality intermediation to market participants.
Commenting on the partnership, Shri. Abhilash Misra, Chief Executive Officer of NSE Academy Limited, stated:
We are excited to collaborate with RV University for the Global Financial Markets program. This MOU is a testimony to our commitment to building globally benchmarked industry-aligned competencies for careers in financial markets.
RV University is a modern institution dedicated to providing transformative education and nurturing future leaders with the mission of “Go, Change the World.” The University, established as a State Private University under Karnataka legislation, symbolizes the visionary Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, acknowledged for its excellence in higher education for over eight decades. Today, RV University’s legacy extends to over 20,000 students across 25 RV Educational institutions, providing a diverse spectrum of learning possibilities ranging from early childhood education to advanced higher education. Its commitment is to offer affordable, high-quality education to individuals from all backgrounds, spanning diverse domains, including arts, humanities, sciences, teacher training, healthcare, law, technology, and management. The University aims to prepare students for an uncertain world and provide holistic education.