It is an undergraduate full time 3 year course designed to cater to the growing needs of management professionals for Banking and Financial Services industry. The objective of this course is to prepare students to think critically and finding new ways to improve the banking and finance industry.
Students learn to communicate effectively on all levels and acquire leadership skills in the banking and finance industry to become an initiator of change by making complex and difficult decisions using modern finance, marketing and management analysis methods. This course is spread over 6 semesters and compulsory Summer Internship Programme (SIP) at the end of the second year. Each semester under this course makes sure that you are progressing step by step to meet the opportunities offered and face the challenges of dynamic field of Banking and finance.
Programme Objectives
To enable the Student to write well organized and grammatically correct business reports and letters. Facilitate the students to make effective oral presentations
To demonstrate critical thinking skills by understanding the issues with a strong focus on banking and financial services, evaluating alternatives on the basis of multiple perspectives and presenting a solution including conclusions and implications
To illustrate the role of responsible leadership in management. To identify social concerns and ethical issues in management. To identify challenges faced by banks and financial institutions in the global business environment.
To take decisions in the global business environment with special focus on banking and financial institutions. Prepare students to appraise the structure and operations of banking system
Equip the students to evaluate environmental factors that influence business operation with the conceptual requirements and skills on preparation and interpretation of financial statements
Prepare the students for an in depth analysis of investment, portfolio management, investment banking and liquidation of investments
Develop competency in the students about the laws and regulations, and roles of commercial, government and central banks in controlling money market and inflation
Train the students on teamwork, lifelong learning and continuous professional development. To lay down the foundation for further study or professional employment
Pedagogy
Face to Face Lectures using Audio-Visuals, Workshops, Group Discussions, Debates, Presentations, Demonstrations, Guest Lectures, Field work, Industry Visit, Seminars/Conferences, Group Exercises, Project Exhibitions, Management Festivals
Scope
After successful completion of the course, student can opt for further education like M.com, MBA (Masters in Business Administration), CA(Chartered Accountant),CS (Company Secretary),ICWA (Cost Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst),FRM (Financial Risk Management), CPA( Certified Public Accountant) CFP (Certified Financial Planner), After completing this course, candidates may work in areas like:
Banking Sectors
BPOs
Educational Institutes
Finance Departments in Industries
Government Banks
Private Banks
Stock Exchanges
Specializations Offered
Retail Banking
Treasury Management
Rural Banking
Co-operative Banking
Treasury Management
These graduates may work in entry level positions like Accounts Officer, Marketing Manager, Management Trainees in Banks or Financial Institutes, Assistant, Business Analyst, Cashier, Junior Officer, Corporate Analyst, etc.
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