Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association collaborates with leading universities, colleges, and academic institutions around the world to shape the future of alternative investment education. Kathmandu College of Management (KCM) has joined as CAIA’s first Academic Partner in the country. This partnership strengthens KCM’s commitment to advancing investment studies and preparing the next generation of investment professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to succeed in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Key Benefits for KCM Students and Faculty

• Access to CAIA’s global network of alternative investment professionals and exclusive events.
• Opportunities to leverage world-class research, thought leadership, and applied learning resources.
• Insights into a wide range of alternative investment sectors, including real assets, hedge funds, private equity, and structured products.
• scholarship opportunities to enhance careers and academic experience.

This partnership empowers KCM to elevate Nepal’s education sector by connecting our community with global standards and networks in alternative investments. Through this collaboration, KCM’s BBA Investment & Finance program integrates practical insights with academic learning, preparing students for diverse career opportunities in investment management, hedge funds, private equity, private practices, corporations, foundations, universities endowment, pension funds, and government institutions.

Kathmandu College of Management is honored to be recognized as the first CAIA academic partner in Nepal.
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