Banking, Finance & Insurance

Hi Krunal,
In view of the current and potential demand for professionally qualified manpower for the banking and finance sector, and to ensure a steady stream of industry-ready professionals at the entry-level, the diploma in banking and finance course will give knowledge inputs to candidates and expose them to the operational processes and modern banking environment so that they can man the counters at the bank from the first day of their joining the bank.
It is expected that successful candidates of Diploma in Banking & Finance will be absorbed by banks and financial institutions. Other qualifications that can help you build a career in the financial sector are post graduate qualifications in banking operations, MBA, CA/CFA/ CS, finance related courses offered by ICFAI.
Other options for commerce graduates are MCom, law, stock market or capital market courses, actuarial studies, social work, mass communications, B.Ed, multimedia, animation, MCA, IT courses, designing, training in computerized accounting software, hospitality management, civil aviation, defense etc.
Higher Studies:
1) Indian School of Business & Finance - New Delhi offers one year Post Graduation-Diploma in Wealth Management
2) Institute of Computer & Finance Executives (ICFE) - New Delhi offers 8 months Certified Accounts Executive course, 12 months Certified Finance Executive course, 10 months Certified Acc. Executive course,
3) ICA - New Delhi offers 14 months CERTIFED INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTANT course.
4) Institute of Computer Accountants - Tamil Nadu offers 1 year Certified Industrial Accountant course,
5) BLB Institute of Financial Markets (BIFM) - New Delhi offers 14 months Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning & Wealth Management (PGD-FPWM),
6) The Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP) - New Delhi offers 10 months CFP Certified Program.
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Hi,
Banking is a career that offers opportunities to students from all streams, be it humanities, commerce or science. However, to make a career in banking, you must be good at analyzing numbers, that is, your mathematics must be strong enough to interpret and analyse numerical data. You must be prepared for the Banking Entrance Exams and for the interviews that follow these entrance examinations.
An undergraduate degree is essential to kick start your career in banking.
Thereafter, you can sit for Bank PO exams or go ahead with higher education-
MBA Banking & Finance
PG Diploma in Banking & Operations
M.COM
PG Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
The essential skills-
Skills required
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
Employment Opportunities-
Public sector Banks
Private sector banks
Multinational Banks
All financial institutions
Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2036/Banking-For-A-Career
These are the short term courses in Banking and Finance:
Six months Diploma in Banking
PG Diploma in banking and Finance
Diploma In Banking Services
Certificate Course in Banking and Financing
Certificate course in Banking
Post Graduate Diploma in Bank Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Management
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Hi Pawneet,
Maximum number of MBA aspirants specialize in finance these days and this trend is because of the numerous possibilities that an MBA-Finance offers you as far as your career is concerned.
Career options:
Financial Managers or Financial Analysts
Accounting Managers
Corporate Controllers
Chief Financial Officers
Treasurers and Finance Officers
Cash Managers
Risk and Insurance Managers
Management Consultants
Investment Bankers
Investment Banking Associates
Investment Sales Associates and Traders
Credit Managers and Specialists
Career Prospects:
You can look out for exciting careers in banks, financial consultancies and financial institutions. One can get involved in consumer and investment banking, institutional finance, merchant banking, corporate finance and international finance. Years of experience in this area can also lead you to serve on government committees and contribute significantly to policy-making issues
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