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National Institute of Bank ManagementPGDM
Banking & Financial Services

Programme

A two-year PGDM in banking and finance.

The programme progresses from foundational management concepts to specialised areas including banking, credit, treasury, risk and regulation, across six terms and 108.5 credits. Learning is supported by faculty with expertise and experience in banking and financial services.

Programme overview.

NIBM's two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking & Financial Services) programme is a contemporary programme aimed at developing future managers in the field of banking and financial services.

The programme offers a strong foundation in management with analytical skills, specialised knowledge and a broad understanding of the financial services industry, achieved through a blend of academic education, industry exposure, practical training and research.

A curriculum that blends management studies with banking and finance education enables our graduates to take up managerial roles in banking and other financial services firms — preparing students for careers in credit appraisal and management, investments and treasury management, trade finance and foreign exchange operations.

Programme highlights.

  • Two-year full-time AICTE-approved PGDM programme with a specialisation in Banking & Financial Services.

  • A curriculum that integrates management fundamentals with specialised learning in banking, finance, economics, analytics and financial markets.

  • Learning through case studies, simulations, live projects, internships and industry interaction.

  • Faculty with strong academic credentials and extensive research and industry engagement.

  • Regular interactions with senior leaders from banks, financial institutions, regulators and the fintech ecosystem.

  • Excellent placement record across leading banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, consulting firms and fintech organisations.

  • A fully residential campus that offers an immersive academic experience supported by modern learning resources and infrastructure.

Two years, term by term.

  1. Term 1

    Foundation

    Financial reporting, corporate finance, managerial economics, statistics, organisational behaviour.

  2. Term 2

    Core Banking

    Financial markets, bank operations, bank regulation, macroeconomic environment.

  3. Term 3–4

    Specialisation

    Credit analysis, risk, treasury, international finance, fintech and digital banking. Summer internship.

  4. Term 5–6

    Strategy & Project

    Financial risk management, business analytics, leadership, corporate governance, banking & finance project.

The learning experience.

NIBM's learning programme does not confine itself to classroom teaching. Through an interesting blend of classroom discussions, case studies, group work, seminars, internships and interactions with the industry, students are encouraged to develop their skills of analysis, problem solving and decision making.

The courses offered are regularly updated to stay abreast of developments in the field of finance.

What you'll learn.

  • Strong management foundation
  • Banking & Financial Services specialisation
  • Analytical and decision-making skills
  • Leadership and managerial capabilities
  • Technology and computing skills for finance
  • Holistic understanding of the BFS ecosystem

What you will study.

  • 01

    Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • 02

    Corporate Finance

  • 03

    Bank Operations Management

  • 04

    Bank Regulation

  • 05

    Security Analysis & Portfolio Management

  • 06

    Credit Analysis

  • 07

    Foundations of Risk Management

  • 08

    International Finance

  • 09

    Integrated Treasury Management

  • 10

    Financial Derivatives

  • 11

    Fintech & Digital Banking

  • 12

    Integrated Financial Risk Management

  • 13

    Business Analytics

  • 14

    Marketing of Financial Services

  • 15

    Leadership & Change Management

  • 16

    Corporate Governance & Business Ethics

Experiential learning

  • Summer Internship
  • Banking & Finance Project
  • Social Development Project
  • Case Studies
  • Simulations
  • Field Visits
  • Industry Interface
  • Expert Sessions

Pedagogy

  • Case method
  • Classroom discussions
  • Individual & group assignments
  • Simulation & hands-on exercises
  • Practitioner interactions
  • Faculty research integration
  • Conferences & seminars
PGDM graduates in convocation gowns with the chief guest

Bringing industry into the classroom.

Faculty with expertise and experience in banking and financial services bring practical perspectives into the classroom through case discussions, projects and industry engagement, helping students connect management concepts with the realities of the financial sector.

See the full syllabus, term by term.