Manipal University Jaipur extends partnership with ISDC to deliver US CMA Qualification

Jaipur : Manipal University Jaipur extended its ISDC (International Skill Development Corporation) partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding, to deliver US CMA (IMA) qualification. ISDC is the UK headquartered skill development and education company serving organisations worldwide. CMA is a globally recognized management accounting credential offered by IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), US and has been the global benchmark for management accountants and finance professionals.

The US CMA Professional Qualification consists of two-part examination with 12 competencies including financial planning, performance, analytics, and strategic financial management and will equip the students with skill sets and expertise that can help them find, evaluate, and resolve the global industry-centric issues. Moreover, the partnership will also help the students to get access to in-depth understanding of industry-oriented finance and analytic tools, strategies, and management at an international level through intensive training sessions and webinars.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar, Registrar, Manipal University Jaipur and Mr. Shone Babu, Head of Partnerships, ISDC. The MoU will enable Manipal University Jaipur to offer US CMA Qualification along with its Undergraduate Commerce Degrees. ISDC has been working with Manipal University Jaipur Campus for number of programs since 2016.

Speaking about the collaboration, Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar, Registrar, Manipal University, Jaipur said, “We are happy and optimistic about our partnership with ISDC to provide US CMA Qualification to our students. Through this globally recognised qualification our students will be benefitted immensely by strengthening their skill and knowledge in the finance and accounting arena. Also, the program will provide high career growth prospects to the students with multiple career opportunities in the finance and accounting positions at international level”.

Mr. Tom Joseph, Executive Director for Strategy & Development, ISDC said, “We are extremely delighted to extend our partnership with Manipal University Jaipur to provide USCMA (IMA), one of the most sought-after Professional Qualification in Finance to the students. Management accountants are vital to the financial health of organizations. They make critical decisions, safeguard a company’s integrity, and plan for business sustainability. As the majority of the accounting and financial workforce, Management Accountants help drive an organization’s strategy and value amid an unpredictable market. We are hopeful that this partnership will provide the students a better understanding of accounts, finance, and business, thereby creating several opportunities for them at a global level”.