Mumbai, February 19, 2025 – Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) launches the M.Sc. Finance degree program. Knowledge Partner is FPSB India that awards globally recognized CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) Certification.
This M.Sc. Finance degree program full-time, two-year course opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities, including roles in financial planning, portfolio management, investment analysis, wealth management, and corporate finance to name a few, in both domestic and international markets. Graduates will benefit from lucrative job prospects and entrepreneurial opportunities. FPSB India, as a knowledge partner, will facilitate the integration of CFP® certifications into the academic journey of M.Sc. Finance students, enabling them to earn this prestigious credential alongside their degree, and join the network of 3,215 CFP professionals in India and more than 230,648 CFP professionals worldwide. With an impressive 17.7% growth rate, India is one of the fastest-growing markets for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professionals in the world.
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Key Features of the Program:
- Forward-thinking curriculum to develop expertise in financial planning, portfolio management, investment analysis, and tax planning
- Summer internships and live projects providing hands-on industry experience.
- Guidance by renowned faculty and mentoring from industry leaders.
- Access to global career pathways, leveraging the prestigious CFP® certification.
Speaking on becoming the Knowledge Partner for the M.Sc. Finance program of prestigious B-School SIMSREE, Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India, said: “This partnership represents a significant step forward in developing a workforce equipped with both the technical expertise and professional ethics required in today’s financial services sector. With the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification enabled into the program, students will not only gain academic excellence but also a globally recognized professional credential that sets them apart in the industry.”
Lending SIMSREE’s vision to the launch of the M. Sc. Finance, Dr. Shriniwas S Dhure, Director, SIMSREE stated, “At SIMSREE, we are committed to delivering educational excellence that bridges the gap between academia and industry. The M.Sc. Finance program reflects our mission to prepare students for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. Through partnerships like this with FPSB India, we aim to equip our graduates with future-ready skills and an edge in the competitive global market.”
Recognizing the importance of financial planning education in shaping future-ready professionals, Prof. Rajanish K. Kamat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Homi Bhabha State University, emphasized the value of empowering students with globally recognized credentials and future-focused skills and said, “Financial planning education is essential for building a secure future and we are proud to equip students with globally recognized skills through the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, preparing them to excel as ethical and skilled professionals in the evolving financial planning landscape.”
Dr. Sangeeta Pandit, HOD Finance, SIMSREE, was also present at the signing ceremony, underscoring the institute’s commitment to offering best-in-class education and career opportunities.
About FPSB India:
FPSB India is the leading financial planning body in India and is dedicated to establishing, upholding, and promoting professional standards in financial planning throughout India.
FPSB India offers the globally recognized CFP® certification, which represents excellence in financial planning through rigorous competency and ethical standards. It is home to 3,215 CFP professionals in India and part of a global network of organizations representing more than 230,648 CFP professionals worldwide.
FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB Ltd.), the global standards-setting body for the financial planning profession and owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification program.
FPSB Ltd. owns the CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and the 
About SIMSREE:
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) was founded in the year 1983. Located at Churchgate, in the heart of the financial capital of the country, SIMSREE has the advantage of being the cynosure of the corporate world and the opportunity to draw from the finest in the industry.
SIMSREE today is recognised and respected by the corporate world as an Institution of Academic Excellence.
SIMSREE is known to prepare students into industry-ready and highly resourceful professionals capable of effectively managing business complexities in a globally competitive environment.
SIMSREE is proud to be supported by its illustrious alumni spread across the globe who acknowledge the role of the Institute in honing their leadership skills and making them conceptually strong.
SIMSREE has a unique student driven culture that creates an environment for being proactive and a vibrant campus life.
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