Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan
Director, TAPMI
TAPMI is part of an elite group of business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). It is consistently ranked among the top 1% of B-Schools in India. The MBA in banking and financial services program from TAPMI will boost your capabilities multifold & aid you in your leadership journey in the BFSI sector. Specially curated to help you yield maximum outcome while offering a highly flexible learning trajectory, this 100% online program is a one-stop solution for all your learning requirements. I warmly welcome you to the TAPMI learning community
I believe that a collaborative effort between the top-class faculty of TAPMI and the participants, will create a magnificent learning experience for everyone.
I am delighted to announce a fresh batch for this exciting program of MBA (BKFS) and look forward to hosting you at our beautiful 44-acre campus in Manipal.
The banking & financial services sector is brimming with opportunities for individuals who are equipped with the latest technology & familiar with the nuances of this booming sector. TAPMI’s Online Master of Business Administration in Banking & Financial Services [MBA (BKFS)] on-campus program has been the number one choice of several career-focused individuals, and the legacy of this robust program is now accessible online. It has been our intention to retain the same rigor and processes in our online program so learners can now gain our prestigious MBA in banking and financial services degree and successfully transition to a leadership role – all from the comfort of their homes, while continuing their jobs, and at an unbelievably affordable price.
Prof. Jeevan J Arakal
Associate Professor – Marketing Management
Chairperson - Branding & PR and Executive Education
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
PB No.9, Manipal 576 104,
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>> Financial Accounting
The course includes topics such as Preparation of Financial Statements, Statement of Cash Flows, Inventory Costing Methods, Fixed Assets, Analysis of Financial Statements using Ratios, among other key subjects.
>> Corporate Finance – I
The focus of this course is to understand that every decision a business makes has financial implications. This course is important for every business manager across various domains. The course is divided into five modules: time value of money, valuation of bonds and stocks, capital budgeting, risk and return, debt policy and dividend policy.
>> Management Accounting
The course broadly deals with understanding the cost accumulation and absorption techniques using various costing systems. It provides conceptual clarity on Management control and evaluates its performance and application in a business context.
>> Managerial Economics
The course broadly deals with understanding the basic microeconomic theories in the context of consumer, producer behavior, market structures, and its application in the business context.
>> Human Resource Management
This course is aimed at producing thought leaders in the field of human resources who can effectively manage people and organizations. It will give you the required insights to prepare to leverage the vital human resource for achieving competitive advantage.
>> Business Statistics
This course is aimed at producing thought leaders in the field of human resources who can effectively manage people and organizations. It will give you the required insights to prepare to leverage the vital human resource for achieving competitive advantage.
>> Marketing Management
An introductory course in marketing is essential for all aspiring management professionals. This course introduces you to the key concepts, methods of analysis, strategies, and tactics critical to managing the marketing process.
>> Indian Financial System Financial markets
This course covers the fundamentals of financial markets, financial institutions, and financial products such as stocks, bonds, and money market securities. It also elaborates on the basics of trading mechanisms..
>> Economic Policy Analysis
The course covers the objectives and tools of an economic policy, such as public spending choices, financial integration, crisis and responses, global imbalances, and monetary policy. It also includes an empirical research project on macroeconomics and the policy environment prevailing in foreign economies, and international interdependence.
>> Financial Statement Analysis
This course is aimed at a student who has already undergone a basic course in Financial Accounting and therefore has the necessary skill sets for preparing complete set of financial statements.
>> Macroeconomics
The course intends to offer conceptual as well as working knowledge of the macroeconomic environment, integrating economic relations among governments, businesses and international institutions.
>> Corporate Finance II
The overall objective of the course is to explain and apply the fundamental concepts of financial statement analysis across different industry segments, estimate and analyze financial forecasting, working capital choices, and management of corporations.
>> Financial Econometrics
The course primarily aims to provide a set of empirical tools to analyze historical financial data, establish associations among macroeconomic variables and make predictions about future trends. The course covers cross-sectional, time series and panel data analysis and provides intensive hands-on training sessions using R.
>> Insurance Management
This course seeks to focus on management of hazardous risks; primarily the property, liability, loss of income and fidelity risks faced by organizations in the context of the overall risk management function.
>> Organizational Behavior
Organizational behavior (OB) course helps you develop a deeper understanding of human behavior in an organizational setting. Through this course, you will cultivate mindsets and build skills to understand the ways in which organizations and their members affect one another..
>> Financial Product Selling
This course is designed to improve product knowledge and salesmanship skills of students when it comes to financial products like shares, bonds, mutual funds etc.
>> IT in Banking
This course aims to introduce concepts and applications of Information Systems and Technology, and Operation of FinTech enterprises to students. It helps to understand the transforming landscape of banking industry today, led by IT and digital interventions.
>> Storytelling with Data
This course explains the importance of data visualizations and storytelling and how to visualize data and communicate it to an audience effectively. It helps students understand the value and principles of business storytelling, teaches them to apply data visualization techniques to organizational data, and draw insights from the data to support managerial decision-making.
>> Strategic Decision Making Value Creation
This course on knowledge-based strategic capability seeks to develop an understanding of how an organization can identify, absorb, develop, and utilize knowledge for developing strategic capabilities. It looks to equip students with the skills required to analyze dynamically evolving situations in which managing knowledge can enhance strategic capabilities, organizational performance, and effectiveness.
>> FinTech and Role of Emerging Technologies in Finance
The course helps to understand the new trends in banking and financial services industry. It analyzes the emerging technologies involved in the innovative products of BFSI industry & how the FinTech and BigTechs have changed contours of BFSI industry.
>> New-Age Banking and Finance
>> Basket A* - Analytics for Banking and Finance
>> Basket B - Banking
>> Basket C - Capital Markets*
>> Basket D- Advanced Corporate Finance*
We provide simple financing solutions, such as low-interest loans and part-payment choices, to help students easily secure seats. Students may also apply for college loans to qualify for tax advantages.
Live virtual classes
Experienced faculty
100% online programme
Access to e-books and case studies
8 years of successful on-campus delivery
4 industry-oriented elective baskets
TAPMI alumni status
Advanced digital platform
Placement record
Top recruiting organizations
Highest CTC
Salary upturn
Joining the BKFS course at TAPMI was a very important and successful decision for me. The curriculum is constantly updated as per financial industry requirements. The subject design and the faculty here give you the liberty to think beyond just theories. They demonstrate concepts and their use through discussions and live case studies. Overall, it has given me exposure to the industry and has prepared me for my future corporate life.
TAPMI BKFS programme is one of the best courses for finance enthusiasts. It covers topics in depth and provides great learning opportunities for those who want to pursue their career in finance. While keeping up with industry practices, it also includes subjects such as data analytics which truly is a value addition to the course.
TAPMI BKFS is a well designed course. It has given me practical experience of various concepts we use in finance via in-class case discussions, debates etc. This course also has a perfect blend of Marketing and Strategy concepts which came in handy during my internship.
BKFS program at TAPMI has helped me develop a multi-dimensional perspective towards finance. I joined here aspiring to prepare for the same old traditional opportunities offered in banking and financial services but ended up with so much more. I was able to widen my horizon through discussions with professors, guest faculties, and students over numerous sessions, workshops, and case discussions.
An extremely useful program for students who are looking to establish a career in finance. It offers good insights into various diversified aspects of finance from fixed income securities, investment management, financial advisory and so much more. During the program, we got to learn from industry experts through various sessions held from time to time to help us understand what exactly the industry demands from us and how to excel in the same.
I am one of those rare combinations with an MBA from Medical background. With a passion for finance but coming from a diverse background, the course design was so systematic that my journey was seamless. The industry-relevant course structure helped me a lot during my internship as well.
I am one of the uncommon individuals with a background in medicine and an MBA. Coming from a variety of backgrounds and having a passion for finance, the course design was so systematic that it made my trip easy. My internship was greatly aided by the industry-relevant course framework as well.
Programmes delivered in a device-to-device mode in a virtual learning environment are termed “virtual learning” programmes. An interactive live classroom environment is created for the participants, and the rigor and engagement of the classroom environment are replicated in a high-quality technology-enabled learning platform. Virtual learning provides an opportunity for working professionals to study without taking a break from their careers.
Lectures will be delivered through an appropriate online platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams Learners can attend the sessions using a laptop/ mobile at your convenience in your city Classes will be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays There will be 5 sessions per week, every session will run for 90 minutes Multiple assessment modes will be used to test and facilitate learning Participants will be provided with e-books and reading material for each course
While this is not a placement guarantee programme, Online Manipal provides placement assistance services to all its students.
Varied real- world learning experiences, enabling industry integration and cross fertilisation of ideas Command over key areas such as digital transformation in the banking sector, cryptocurrency & blockchain technology, and innovations in the new-age banking environment Updated knowledge and skill sets aligned with the demands of the BFSI sector Enhanced analytical, problem-solving, managerial, and leadership skills Specialised knowledge and skills pertaining to the chosen electives
While you cannot start the online MBA in Banking & Financial Services anytime, you can choose your own time to study and interact with faculty and go through the course content.
This programme is most suited for- Early-career professionals aspiring for a career in banking and financial management Mid to senior-level managers in the banking and financial services sector, eager to understand risk management & control in an evolving business environment Business leaders in banking and financial institutions keen to gain a deeper understanding of the BFSI sector in a disruptive world Risk management consultants & finance professionals working in banks or fintech organizations, or handling similar clients/projects
Yes, you will receive a degree certificate after successful completion of online MBA in Banking & Financial Services by TAPMI, a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
The actual programme fee is INR 7,00,000. However, there is a special inaugural batch fee of INR 5,60,000. The application fee is INR 1,500.
Learners will need to spend around 15-20 hours/week for a period of 24 months to complete this programme. We recommend attendance of 75% per course in the programme..
You can access and attend classes while you are travelling. However, we do not recommend this option as you might have unstable network connection. As mentioned earlier, recordings of all classroom sessions will be available to all programme participants.
Yes, if you have a stable internet connection and the time zone is convenient for you.