Those studying for Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) business and technology degrees may have a competitive edge in the jobs market with a new CISI deal incorporating study for professional financial services qualifications.

The new collaboration will allow CUT students to complement their degrees with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) professional qualifications, including:

- International Introduction to Securities & Investment 

- Risk in Financial Services 

- Investment Management 

The arrangement for students will include the supply of CISI’s PDF/digital exam workbooks, sample exam papers, and the Revision Express e-learning tool. Students will also receive a year’s CISI membership, unlocking access to CISI’s state-of-the-art learning portal with items curated by subject or type, allowing upskilling and continuing professional development. The CISI learning platform includes live webinars on CISI TV, recorded content on CISI’s YouTube channel, podcasts, and cutting-edge articles in CISI’s The Review magazine.

Students choosing to study for CISI’s professional qualifications will be able to take their exams either by remote invigilation or in a CISI Cyprus test centre.

Cyprus University of Technology Rector, Prof. Panayiotis Zaphiris, said:  "This collaboration with CISI is a milestone for our students. We are committed to providing our students with every opportunity to excel in their careers, and this partnership enables them to graduate not just with a degree, but with globally recognized professional qualifications. These additional credentials will give our graduates a distinct advantage in the competitive job market."

Kevin Moore, Chartered FCSI, CISI Executive Director Membership & Business Development, said: 

"We are delighted to welcome CUT students to CISI’s global community and to have the university join us as a CISI Education Partner. Our financial services profession is fast-moving and evolving, and we are pleased to partner with CUT to offer these students a competitive edge alongside their degrees, while keeping their skills and knowledge up to date and relevant."

Students who are interested in learning more about the collaboration can contact the Department of Department of Finance, Accounting and Management Science, Associate Professor Elena Kalothychou (email: eleni.kalotychou@cut.ac.cy) or visit www.cut.ac.cy.

For further information on CISI, please contact: 

Lora Benson 

Phone: +44 20 7645 0662 / +44 7801 521034 

Email: lora.benson@cisi.org

About the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

The CISI’s mission is to help members attain, maintain, and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment profession.

Based in the City of London, with origins in the London Stock Exchange, the CISI is a charity with global reach through its representative offices in financial centres such as Colombo, Dubai, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Mumbai, and Nairobi. We work in close cooperation with regulators, firms, and other professional bodies worldwide, and over 44,000 examinations were taken in 81 countries in the last twelve months. With 54,000 members in over 100 countries, the CISI is the professional body that sets examinations and offers qualifications for those working in or looking to establish a career in financial planning, wealth management, and capital markets.