PGDM In Banking and Finance

The Banking and Finance sector is transforming rapidly with digital technologies, changing regulations and evolving financial markets. The PGDM Banking and Finance program at VBS prepares students to become confident finance professionals who can work across banking, capital markets, fintech, wealth management and financial services.

The program blends strong financial foundations with analytical skills, technology driven learning and real world exposure. With 15 months of academic learning followed by a 9 month paid internship, students graduate with both knowledge and hands on experience that employers value.

Program Highlights

1. 15 9 Structure for Real Finance Exposure
  • 15 months of intensive learning in core and advanced finance domains
  • 9 month paid internship across banks, NBFCs, capital markets, fintech companies and financial service institutions

This structure ensures students understand both financial theory and real corporate practice from day one.

2. Comprehensive Seven Module Finance Curriculum

Students build strong domain expertise through modules covering

  • Corporate Finance
  • Banking
  • Investment Analysis
  • Portfolio Management
  • Risk Modelling
  • Derivatives
  • Financial Technology

The curriculum is industry aligned and prepares students for modern finance roles.

3. NISM Residential Certification Program

Students attend a five day residential certification program at NISM which provides

  • Practical exposure to securities markets
  • Hands on understanding of trading systems
  • Experience with financial data analytics
  • Interaction with market professionals

This experience significantly enhances finance readiness and credibility.

4. Industry Recognised Certifications

Students receive support to pursue certifications in

  • NISM modules
  • MCX Commodity Derivatives
  • IIBF certifications

These certifications strengthen technical knowledge and help students stand out in finance placements.

5. Balanced Finance and Analytics Skills

The program integrates

  • Financial analytics
  • Business analytics tools
  • Practical modelling techniques

This balance ensures students can analyse data, interpret financial patterns and take informed decisions in finance roles.

6. Strong Industry Immersion

Through internships, projects and interactions with finance leaders, students experience

  • Real banking operations
  • Market analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Portfolio management practices
  • Exposure to fintech innovations

This practical understanding prepares them for careers across banking, investments and financial services.

7. International Exposure and Scholarship Opportunity

Eligible students may receive the International Academic Scholarship which covers travel, accommodation, food and course fees for an international immersion experience.

The PGDM Banking and Finance program at VBS prepares students to become future ready finance professionals with strong technical knowledge, analytical ability and real industry experience.

Additional Micro Credits

Component Details
Learning Activities Induction Program (Formal, HOD & Cell Briefing)
Outbound Program
Leadership Series
Industrial Visit
Cell Activity Participated
Cell Activity Conducted
Inter College Participation
Sports/Games
Events Hosted
Article / Blogs Published
Consulting Projects
PBL
Business News Awareness
Sell ON Activity
Seminar and Exhibition attended
Open Electives & Other Components Any 2 Open Electives: 60 Marks, 6 credits each (Minimum of 10 students per Open Elective).

Open Electives include:
Ethical Management, Basic & Advanced Excel, Employability Skills, Design Thinking, Performing Arts, Indian Knowledge System, Environmental Sustainability, Business Law, Business & SDGs, Organisational Psychology, Market Research.

Other Micro Credit Components:
Guest Lectures (Minimum 10)
Domain Workshops (Minimum 3)
Self Guided Learning (30 hours)
Data Visualisation
Python
Certifications
Yuva for Seva
Corporate Governance
Research Paper Published
International Immersion
CSR
Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation

Micro credits are earned through the successful completion of the above activities, workshops, certifications and open electives as prescribed in the program requirements.

Program Structure

Program Structure PGDM in Banking & Finance Batch 2026–28

1st Year 2nd Year

Module I

Perspective Management
Operations Management
People Management
Financial Accounting
Applied Economics
Marketing Management
Open Elective (opt Any 2)

Module IV

Project Management
International Business
opt any 1 Track

Track F III
F7-Treasury Management
F8-Business Valuation & Modelling
F9-Financial Risk Management
F10-Merger & Acquisition and corporate Restructuring
Open Elective (opt Any 2)

Module II

Selling and Negotiations
Research Methodology
Business Statistics
Financial Management
opt any 1 Track

Track F I
F1-Strategic Cost Management
F2- Financial Markets Institutions & Services
Open Elective (opt Any 2)

Module V

Industry Immersion / Capstone Project

Module III

Decision Science
Strategic Management
opt any 1 Track

Track F II
F3-Financial Reporting & Analysis
F4-Derivatives
F5-Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
F6-Commercial Banking
Open Elective (opt Any 2)

Module VI

Industry Immersion / Capstone Project

Module VII

Industry Immersion / Capstone Project

Note: The syllabus shall be subject to change, if any, by AICTE Directives. Minimum 10 students shall be necessary for starting any specialization.

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