Banking, Finance & Insurance

Hi,
Banking is one of the most sought after career choice among the students. It is an entry into a well paid, secure and status career.
Public sector banks recruit candidates at 2 levels- the officer level and the clerical level. After XII (Commerce or any subject) Graduation followed by banking examination for Probationary officers can be taken.
Engineers, agricultural scientists, home economists, chemists, lawyers, language specialists can enter banking through the special category intake.
Foreign and Private banks recruit bright candidates from the parent organization on the basis of merit or campus selections are made at reputed management institutes. MBA/ Masters in Finance Control/ CA/ Certified Analysts course/ Business Economics/ Public Relations /Law are preferred qualifications for Multinational and Private Banks.
So you can pick the stream considering the above facts and also as per your skills, interest, aptitude and career goal.
You can even start working on the essential skills-
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
Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/942/Career-In-Banking
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/176/Banking-Courses-And-Institutions
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Hi,
*Course options-
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in BFSI
Post Graduate Program Investment Banking and Strategy
PGDM - Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
Post Graduate Diploma In Banking Operations
1. Indian Institute of Financial Planning- 1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Advance Financial Planning and Wealth Management
An industry integrated curriculum that prepares students to take off from day one in organizations they join after the completion of course. All inputs related to the job requirements are provided to the students under this programme.
2. Indian Institute of Banking and Finance- Diploma in Banking and Finance
1 Year, Diploma
It is a yearlong program; specifically designed for students who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of banking and finance. This program provides a competitive edge to students by providing them with the required practical exposure.
3. NIBF (Institute of Banking & Finance )- Post Graduate Program in Banking & Finance
For Students interested in pursuing a career in Banking & financial Services, the PGPBF is an unique opportunity to obtain first hand knowledge, both theoretical and practical from an institute established by the Banking and Financial industry professionals.
You may visit the respective websites for further details.
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Hi,
If you have done MBA in Finance, you should have many opportunities to start a career in Banking sector. Public sector banks recruit candidates at 2 levels- the officer level and the clerical level. After XII (Commerce or any subject) Graduation followed by banking examination for PO can be taken.
Engineers, agricultural scientists, home economists, chemists, lawyers, language specialists can enter banking through the special category intake.
Foreign and Private banks recruit bright candidates from the parent organization on the basis of merit or campus selections are made at reputed management institutes. MBA/ Masters in Finance Control/ CA/ Certified Analysts course/ Business Economics/ Public Relations /Law are preferred qualifications for Multinational and Private Banks.
So you can pick the stream considering the above facts and also as per your skills, interest, aptitude and career goal.
You can even start working on the essential skills-
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
If you think that your MBA is not sufficient then you can opt for some short term courses in Banking . The best institute for this IFBI which is a part of NIIT. They have many centres across the country. There are 2 PG Diploma courses. One is for 3 months and another is for 4 months. After the successful completion , you can get paid internships and they also prepares for various Banking exams. These PG Diploma courses are really helpful to create successfull career in the BFSI sector. Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/942/Career-In-Banking
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/176/Banking-Courses-And-Institutions
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Higher studies options after B.Com
CRISIL Certified Analyst Program (CCAP)
Diploma in Banking & Financial Services(HDBFS)
Executive MBA
Executive Program in Applied Finance - IIM Calcutta
International Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management
LLB
M.Com
CA
Master in Financial Management (MFM)
Master in Management Studies (M.M.S.)
Master in Retail Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Marketing Management (M.M.M.)
Master's Degree in Human Resources Development Management (MHRDM)
Master's Degree in Marketing
Master's in Business Studies (M.B.S.)
Masters in Financial Management (MFM)
Masters of Business Administration (Information Technology)- MBA-IT
Masters Program in International Business (MPIB)
MCA
Post Graduate Diploma In Management

Hi,
Yes you may surely pursue MBA in banking and finance after completing BE, it is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
After completing MBA in finance you may look out for exciting careers in banks, financial consultancies and financial institutions.
You may get involved in consumer and investment banking, institutional finance, merchant banking, corporate finance and international finance.
A good experience in this field can also lead you to serve on government committees and contribute significantly to policy-making issues. You may also end up providing consultancy services to corporate and government organizations.
In order to be successful in this field you need to have below mentioned skills:
- Superior analytical and logical ability.
- Skills for planning, interpreting and predicting.
- Mathematical acumen, etc.
In order to pursue full time MBA or PGDM program you need to be graduate in any field with atleast 50% marks in graduation, plus you need to take various management entrance test like CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding rankings of various B-schools in India offering MBA in finance.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-finance-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-9-2-0-0-0
Besides MBA in finance you may even consider pursuing:
- General MBA program.
- MBA in IT.
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