Detailed Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management
   • Management theories, leadership, organizational behavior
   • Case studies on financial institutions
2. Business Economics
   • Micro & macroeconomics in banking
   • Monetary policies, inflation, and interest rates
3. Financial Accounting & Reporting
   • GAAP, IFRS, balance sheets, income statements
   • Bank financial statements analysis
4. Quantitative Techniques for Finance
   • Statistical tools, time value of money, financial modeling
   • Excel & R/Python for financial analysis
5. Business Communication & Ethics
   • Report writing, presentations, ethical issues in banking

Semester 2: Core Banking & Finance Subjects

1. Commercial Banking & Operations
   • Retail & corporate banking, loan processing, KYC norms
   • Core Banking Solutions (CBS) & digital banking
2. Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
   • Equity, debt, mutual funds, derivatives
   • Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), CAPM, Sharpe ratio
3. Financial Markets & Institutions
   • Stock markets, forex, money markets, NBFCs
   • Role of RBI, SEBI, Basel norms
4. Corporate Finance
   • Capital budgeting, cost of capital, M&A
   • Leveraged buyouts, corporate valuation
5. Risk Management in Banking
   • Credit risk, market risk, operational risk
   • Basel III framework, stress testing

Semester 3: Advanced Specializations

1. International Banking & Forex Management
   • SWIFT, LIBOR, forex risk hedging
   • Trade finance (LCs, bank guarantees)
2. Treasury & Wealth Management
   • Asset allocation, private banking, tax planning
   • Fixed income securities, sovereign bonds
3. FinTech & Digital Banking
   • Blockchain, AI in banking, UPI, CBDCs
   • Cybersecurity & fraud prevention
4. Credit Appraisal & Loan Management
   • Credit scoring models (CIBIL, CAMELS)
   • NPA management, SARFAESI Act
5. Elective 1 (Choose One)
   • Insurance & Risk Management (IRDA regulations)
   • Behavioral Finance (Psychological biases in investing)

Semester 4: Practical Exposure & Research

1. Internship / Banking Project
   • Live project with banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI) or NBFCs
   • Financial analysis, credit rating assignments
2. Research Dissertation
   • Thesis on topics like:
     • Impact of RBI policies on banking liquidity
     • Cryptocurrency regulations in India
3. Financial Software Training
   • Hands-on with Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon
   • SAP FICO, Tally for banking operations
4. Elective 2 (Choose One)
   • Microfinance & Financial Inclusion
   • Mergers & Acquisitions in Banking

Additional Components

• Workshops & Certifications
  • NISM, FRM, CFA preparatory sessions
• Guest Lectures
  • Industry experts from RBI, SEBI, top banks
• Case Studies & Simulations
  • Stock market simulations, bank fraud case studies