J’Pura Uni. Department of Finance signs MoU with Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments

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The Department of Finance of the University of Jayawardenepura moved another step forward by joining hands with CISI, one of the leading professional body for securities, Investment, wealth and financial planning professionals in UK and in a growing number of major financial centres around the world. The Department, with the vision of producing globally competent finance graduates and professionals, signed the MoU with the CISI recently.

This event was graced by University of Sri Jayewardenepura Vice Chancellor Prof. SamapthAmaratunga, Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce Dr. Anura Kumara, Head of the Department of Finance Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara, and all the other Academic members of the Department, together with CISI Chief Executive Simon Culhane CISI Country Manager Brian Selvanayagam and CISI Assistant Vice President Asanka Wijeratne.

The main purpose of this alliance is for CISI to accept the USJP as its Partner University in Management Education and outline areas where the organisations can work together, as follows:

1. Consider the case for exemptions for the CISI qualification

2. Hosting of joint CPD events on themes of mutual interest

3. Offer a special discount of 62.5% for undergraduates and graduates taking CISI exams

4. Promote joint research and awareness in field of capital markets

5. Obtain the service of the academic staff of the Department of Finance of USJP when required by CISI

6. Collaborate and sponsor events of mutual interest conducted by Department of Finance of USJP

7. Award an annual gold medal to the highest achiever in Investment and Portfolio Management

8. Share the academics, research and other study related materials

The Department of Finance, with the association of globally recognized professional bodies, strives to uplift the quality of their degree program and be the leaders in producing competent young professionals to the challenging global investment industry.

(If any students outside the Department of Finance wish to apply for the CISI courses, they should apply through the Head of Department of Finance.)