Mission Skills: IMS Proschool first batch of students ready to join in financial services, retail sector

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Updated on July 25, 2016
To cater to the rising demand for trained manpower in sector like Financial Services and Retail, IMS Proschool, part of Mumbai based education training company IMS Learning, had started offering specialized short-term courses in late 2007.

Now, the first batch of IMS Proschool students will graduate to join the industry. The convocation ceremony will be held on August 8, 2008 in Mumbai. The convocation address will be delivered by Prof G Sethu, Director and Officer on Special Duty at National Institute of Securities Market.  

The first batch will see students passing out from courses including programmes in wealth management, investment banking and retail store operations. According to IMS Proschool, it has placed its students with organizations like Geojit Securities, Reliance Money Care Ratings, Ladder 7 Financial Services, My Financial Advisor, and A Cutting Edge (ACE). 

IMS Proschool has created short-term certification professional development Programs in Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Financial Planning and Retail Management, created in collaboration with industry experts. IMS Proschool aims to equip graduates to build industry-relevant skills and get better qualified for career entry.  

Programs currently offered by IMS Proschool include professional development programs in Investment Banking Analysis (PDPIB), Professional Development Program in Retail Management (PDPRM), Professional Development Program in Wealth Management (PDPWM), Professional Development Program in Human Resources (PDPHR) and Certified Financial Planner.  

The 6-month Professional Development Program in Investment Banking Analysis (PDPIB) aims to equip students with the analytical skills necessary to get an entry into Investment Banking. The 3-month Professional Development Program in Wealth Management (PDPWM) is aimed at preparing students for Wealth Management department of a Bank, Asset Management Company or any other financial services organization. 

The one-year Professional Development Program in Retail Management (PDPRM) is aimed at providing understanding of all the functional areas which are critical to performance in a retail store like Retail Business & Retail Consumers, Managing Human Resources in Retail Stores and Stores Operation & Management. Professional Development Program in Human Resources (PDPHR), a 6-month program, is designed to help a career in Human Resources Planning & Services in organizations.