PGDM Banking and Financial Services program (BFS)
Program Overview
PGDM Banking and Financial Services (BFS) Program
Overview
The PGDM Banking and Financial Services (BFS) program is a two-year full-time AICTE-approved and AACSB-accredited residential program in Business Management. Launched in 2019, this premium PGDM program focuses on a specific ecosystem – banking and financial services.
Program Architecture
The program architecture is designed to align closely with industry needs, both immediate and in the medium term. The structure of the program is based on a five-pillar approach – theory, practice, history, data, and disruption. Significant industry input into curriculum design and delivery ensures relevance to changing industry needs.
Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into several sections:
Foundation
- Case Learning Pedagogy
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Introduction to Data Visualisation
- Introduction to Python (R?)
- Micro Economics
- Personal Growth Lab
- Problem Solving with EXCEL
- Quantitative methods
Management Skills
- Behavioural Finance / Econ
- Communication for Managers
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Leadership and Negotiation
- Marketing Management
- Organizational Structure and Behaviour
- Strategic Management
Essential Finance and Economics
- Business Valuation
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Financial statement analysis
- Macro economics and international monetary policy – data and market lens
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
Digital Innovation in BFS
- Basics of Database and SQL
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Digital strategy
- Fintech
- Machine Learning for BFS
- Platforms, Ecosystems and Open Banking
Essential BFS
- Asset Liability & Capital Management
- Contemporary topics in BFS – Flexible List of topics
- Corporate banking – products, risks and relationship management
- Financing Large Projects
- Global Asset Allocation
- Insurance Management
- Introduction to Banking and Financial Services
- Introduction to Fin Markets – Fx, bond, derivatives
- Investment Banking
- Marketing of Fin Services -1 (Retail products)
- Navigating Bloomberg & Reuters
- Operational excellence in services
- Regulatory framework and expectation for BFS – India and International
- Risk Management in BFS – 1, (treasury risk – liquidity, capital, ILAA, ICAAP)
- Risk Management in BFS – 2( market risk, correlation, business model, concentration, wrong way)
- Risk Management in BFS 3 – non-fin risks including ESG
- Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Wealth management
Student Immersion Program
IMT Ghaziabad has a strategic partnership with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) to launch a pioneering Student Immersion Program. This initiative provides students with hands-on experience and unparalleled exposure to the dynamic and rapidly evolving Indian securities markets.
Testimonials
Several students have shared their experiences and testimonials about the PGDM-BFS program, highlighting its rigorous curriculum, industry-focused approach, and opportunities for growth and development.
Accreditations and Approvals
The PGDM Banking and Financial Services (BFS) program is AICTE-approved and AACSB-accredited.
Program Outline
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: Case Learning Pedagogy, experiential learning, practical implementation of concepts
- Faculty: Full-time faculty members with doctoral qualifications from reputed international universities, industry professionals with consulting experience
- Unique Approaches: Vlerick Business School partnership, focus on hands-on experience through case studies and live projects, emphasis on industry-relevant topics
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Banking (corporate banking, investment banking, retail banking)
- Financial services (asset management, wealth management, insurance)
- Consulting (financial advisory, risk management)
- Opportunities:
- High starting salaries and career growth in the banking and financial services sector
- Access to top-tier companies and multinational organizations
- Opportunities for specialization and career advancement in various domains of banking and finance
- Outcomes:
- Alumni have secured placements in leading institutions such as HSBC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of America, RBL, Natwest, Arcesium, Bony Mellon, ICICI, Barclays, HDFC, Morgan Stanley, and consulting firms like BcG, Deloitte, KPMG, Darashaw, and Protiviti
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad
Overview:
IMT Ghaziabad is a leading management institution located in Delhi NCR, India. It is known for its high-quality academic programs, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and strong focus on developing leadership and entrepreneurial talent. IMT Ghaziabad is accredited by AACSB and approved by AICTE.
Services Offered:
Academic Programs:
IMT Ghaziabad offers a range of postgraduate programs in management, including PGDM, PGDM BFS, PGDM DCP, PGDM ExP, PGDM WE, and FPM.Management Development Programs:
The institute provides customized programs for various organizations, including Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. and Navitasys India Private Limited.Certificate Programs:
IMT Ghaziabad offers online certificate programs in Digital Marketing and Business Management in collaboration with Simplilearn and UpGrad.Faculty Development Programs:
The institute conducts FDPs in Emerging Technology in collaboration with Electronics & ICT Academy.Leadership Talks:
IMT Ghaziabad hosts regular leadership talks featuring prominent industry experts and academics.Student Life and Campus Experience:
IMT Ghaziabad fosters a close-knit residential community with a 24/7 library and computer labs for student support. The campus is spread over 14 acres and boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure.
