Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) has decided to set up a Centre for Economic and Financial Education in Navi Mumbai. The proposal in this regard has been submitted by IIM to the state government.
The main objective of the institute is to provide training, research and innovative courses in the financial sector through this centre. Also, the institute has shown its readiness to contribute to the country's economy by producing trained professionals required by the industries.
The second convocation of IIM Mumbai was held on Saturday, September 20. This announcement was made at this ceremony. On this occasion, 932 postgraduate students, 31 PhD students and 25 graduates of the seventh batch of the Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing program were conferred with degrees.
The convocation was attended by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P. K. Mishra as the chief guest. He highlighted the challenges in the world economy. He commented on the changing situation, citing trade wars, geopolitical tensions and technological obstacles.
IIM Mumbai has decided to set up a financial education centre in Navi Mumbai. For this, coordination is being done with the Reserve Bank of India, National Stock Exchange and other financial institutions.
The centre plans to start short-term and long-term training programmes. IIM Mumbai Director Manoj Tiwari said that the idea is to make new-age courses like fintech, trust management, cyber security available to students.
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