T.A. Pai Management Institute, Bengaluru Joins CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

Bengaluru: CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, welcomes T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Bengaluru into its University Affiliation Program. The 4-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honors program has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 per cent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the program.

The program will help prospective students to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential globally. TAPMI’s entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, will equip students with necessary skills and global mobility upon graduating, by completing a degree program that is close to practice and associated with a globally recognized professional credential. Through participation in this program, TAPMI Bengaluru will also be eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year.

Established in 1980 at the University town of Manipal, TAPMI Manipal is among the top 10 most reputed private business schools in India offering the MBA degree. TAPMI Bengaluru is the sister concern of TAPMI Manipal, an existing UAP partner of CFA Institute, and offers the career-oriented 4-year BBA Honors program providing students with comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the areas of economics, accounting, finance, HR, marketing, supply chain, IT and Analytics amongst others.

Arati Porwal, Country Head, India at CFA Institute, said, “We are delighted to welcome TAPMI into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in the finance industry. By integrating the CFA Program curriculum into their coursework, students will gain a significant advantage in their careers, equipping them with the skills and ethical grounding that the industry demands today.”

Prof. Aditya Jadhav, Dean, TAPMI Bengaluru commented, “We are excited to be associated with CFA Institute, as part of their University Affiliation Program. This affiliation reflects TAPMI’s dedication to equipping our students with the highest standards of ethics, knowledge, and professionalism, preparing them to excel in the global finance industry.”

The University Affiliation Program acknowledges academic institutions that integrate at least 70% of the CFA® Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) into their curriculum. By partnering with leading universities across India, the program aims to foster ethics-driven investment education within degree programs designed to prepare future investment professionals.