St Aloysius University Inks MoU with VD & Associates
Mangaluru: St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and M/s Vinith D’Costa & Associates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer a B.Com in Investment Management degree programme starting from the academic year 2025–26.
Rev. Dr Praveen Martis S.J., Vice Chancellor of the University, and Mr Vinith D’Costa, Founder and Managing Director of VD & Associates, signed and exchanged the MoU at the university premises on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Mr D’Costa, a NISM Certified Research Analyst, is a practicing investment professional and consultant with over two decades of experience. Through the B.Com (Investment Management) programme, the university aims to promote investment awareness among students and equip graduates for careers in investment advisory, consultancy, investment banking, and insurance firms.
Dr Manuel Tauro, Dean, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, witnessed the signing of the MoU. Dr Roshan D’Souza, Chairperson of International Collaboration, facilitated the process.
