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FCMA CGMA Chief Executive – Management Accounting, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA&CIMA) Secretary General – Chartered School of Business and Management Accountants
“The Department of Professional Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University) is CIMA’s esteemed partner in India, offering programs in developing highly skilled finance professionals.

We laud Christ’s pioneering work in integrating the CIMA curriculum into their Professional Studies portfolio 11 years ago and for being the first higher educational institution in India to do so. Since then, the Department of Professional Studies has reaped success from the program and has produced many CIMA graduates who are rank-holders. In addition, CIMA alumni from the university have moved on to become great ambassadors for the CIMA Professional Qualification in the industry.

CIMA is proud to be associated with the Department of Professional Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University) which has all-round development programs to drive greater learning outcomes. Among these are initiatives in sports, debates, competitions, and cultural and social activities which nurture the holistic development of their graduates for more effective contribution to society.”

“Over the last two years, the Global CGMA University and Academic Center of Excellence (COE) has worked with Christ University on multiple projects. One of them includes spearheading an exclusive academic workshop for faculty members focusing on case-based teaching methods and introducing issues in the digital economy that will affect accounting graduates in the future such as blockchain, data analytics and digital strategy. We regularly hold meetings with the nominated CIMA Academic Champion from Christ University to discuss best practices in the education industry and partnership efforts.

Christ University produces the highest number of CIMA passed finalist and the COE occasionally meet these young champions to hear their stories of inspiration and challenges. Some of these stories have provided motivation to university students around the world including CIMA teams outside of India. The COE is proud to work with an esteemed partner like Christ University and we look forward to future endeavors together.”

“Christ (Deemed-to-be) University’s (Department of Professional Studies) is CIMA’s first university partner in India, commencing the relationship eleven years ago. This is one of our most valued academic partnerships, integrating the CIMA qualification in developing highly skilled finance professionals through the Department. CHRIST University’s Department of Professional Studies stands out in development of their students through a diverse and inclusive learning environment which has been appreciated and recognized by industry through superior placement and valued internships. CIMA is proud to be associated with the Department of Professional Studies, Christ (Deemed-to-be) University for achieving and sustaining their high quality standards in pursuit of all-round excellence”

“I have had very personal relationship with Christ University since 2014-15. Right from my first visit to the impressive campus, I am always overwhelmed by the never ending enthusiasm of the Professors, to inculcate continuous creative thinking in the energetic and restless students who come from diverse upbringing, to achieve excellence in their field of study. I have keenly observed that the institution adopts novel training methodologies to bring out the latent intelligence of the students by regularly bringing in domain experts to interact with them. One of the activities that impresses me is the unique Insurance Club organised by the students to bring the best minds of the Insurance Industry, within India and abroad. I am also impressed by the Faculty who take pride, rightly so, in getting their highly competent students placed for internships and permanent appointment as well, around the globe. The students also derive enormous pride and satisfaction in publishing their research findings on the latest disruptions in the dynamic insurance field. I wish the Professors and the students never ending glory.”

“The Department of Professional Studies of the Christ University, Bangalore is an exemplary institution, for future education-oriented organisations who would want to follow the methods and rigors of mentoring out “Industry ready” scholars. The pedagogy of the department, incorporates a unique learning system, integrating sufficient extra mural activities, nudging the young minds into a being a full stack professional by the end of their graduation, on a seamless progression curve.

While the programme itself lends a lot of independent and creative thinking into the options the scholars have to make at the time of their admissions, the contents are an amazing blend of fun, frolic and academics. This coupled with an able leadership and entrepreneurial streak of the faculty, makes the graduation programme a remarkable experience and a worthwhile memory for the young minds. This programme is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to make a distinct mark in their professional careers be it banking insurance finance are related software domain.”

Chartered Insurer, ACII(UK),FIII,MBA,PGDHRM, CRICP(UK) Professor & Chairperson- PGDM-(Insurance Business Management)-IBM, Goodwill Ambassador-Chartered Insurance Institute, Vice President(Hon.) Risk Management Association of India, Member FICCI Health Insurance Committee, Birla School of Business and Management Technology

“Insurance programme of the Department of Professional Studies of Christ University, Bangalore is a well-designed course at the undergraduate level. Students pursuing the above course are given ample exposure to the domain of insurance and risk management by practising professionals from the industry in addition to their regular financial and accounting qualifications.

I found the students quite updated and sync with the latest happenings of the insurance industry during my brief interaction with them during Crescendo Fest in 2019. I appreciate the various initiatives of the department to popularise insurance education at the undergraduate level.I wish them all the best.