Structure
The MBA (Banking and Financial Services) with Dual Specialisation is a two-year, full-time programme that offers the benefit of dual specialization, allowing students to combine Banking and Financial Services with functional areas such as Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Systems, Production, or Agri-Business Management, thereby significantly enhancing employability and career mobility.
Specialized Curriculum in Banking and Financial Services
The curriculum is carefully designed to address the evolving needs of the banking and financial sector and includes contemporary, industry-relevant courses such as:
- Banking operations
- Legal aspects of Banking
- Retail Banking
- Bank Risk Management
- Bank Financial Management
- Equity Markets
- Financial Markets and Services
- Bank Project Management
These courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of banking operations, financial instruments, regulatory norms, and market dynamics.
Practical Exposure and Experiential Learning
A defining feature of the programme is its strong emphasis on practical exposure and application-oriented learning. Students are trained to apply theoretical concepts to real-world financial scenarios through:
- Case studies based on banking and financial institutions
- Project Based LEarning and simulations in financial decision-making
- Industry-oriented assignments and field-based studies
- Analysis of equity and financial markets
- Workshops and expert lectures by banking and finance professionals
Both formative and summative evaluations assess not only conceptual clarity but also the ability to analyze financial data, manage risk, and make informed decisions in practical contexts.
Career Opportunities in India and Abroad
Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for a wide range of roles such as Banking Officers, Relationship Managers, Risk Analysts, Financial Analysts, Investment Advisors, Credit Analysts, and Project Managers in:
- Public and private sector banks
- Financial institutions and NBFCs
- Capital markets and investment firms
- Insurance and fintech companies
- International banks and global financial services organizations
The global relevance of banking and financial services knowledge ensures career opportunities both in India and overseas, especially in emerging markets and international financial hubs.
Industry-Aligned Pedagogy and Infrastructure
Leveraging the autonomous status of CSIBER, the curriculum is regularly updated based on inputs from industry experts, academicians, alumni, and recruiters, keeping it aligned with current regulatory and market developments.
The School of Business supports learning through modern infrastructure, including a Management Laboratory and Language Laboratory, enhancing analytical, technical, and communication skills.
Mentoring, Student Engagement, and Career Support
Students benefit from a structured one-to-one mentoring system, offering academic guidance and career planning support.
Learning is further enriched through student clubs in Finance, HR, and Marketing, along with debating and movie clubs that foster leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking.
The Institute’s Career Development Cell (CDC) plays a vital role in organizing training, internships, and placement activities, enabling students to confidently face recruitment processes in the banking and financial services sector.
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