MBA-BKFS

Master of Business Administration – Banking and Financial Services (MBA-BKFS)

Program Mission: Value Creation through Financial Analysis

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, the ability to make informed and strategic financial decisions is a critical differentiator for business leaders. TAPMI’s MBA-BKFS program stands at the intersection of rigorous economic analysis and strategic business insights. The program, inspired by the MS-Finance curriculum of top US universities, integrates business management fundamentals to equip students for impactful careers in the banking and financial services sector.

High-Impact Experiential Learning

One of the defining features of the MBA-BKFS program is the emphasis on learning by doing. Picture yourself managing real investments through the Student Managed Investment Course (SMIC), where each student is entrusted with Rs. 25,000, culminating in an Rs. 15-lakh investment corpus. TAPMI is the only business school in India that runs a course where students are given real money to invest in financial markets. This unparalleled opportunity offers firsthand insights into stock market dynamics and investment strategies.

Additionally, students can be part of Samnidhy, India's only registered Student Managed Investment Fund. This platform allows budding investors to experience the nuances of fund management, supported by guidance from senior capital market professionals and eminent academicians.

Cutting Edge Technology Access

At the heart of the MBA-BKFS program lies the TAPMI Finance Lab—a world-class trading facility where financial concepts come to life. Equipped with Bloomberg and Refinitiv terminals, the lab serves as a training ground for future finance professionals, offering a deep dive into financial markets, risk analysis, and strategic investment decisions.

Industry Aligned Course Curriculum

TAPMI’s MBA-BKFS curriculum is CFA C-BOK (candidate body of knowledge) certified i.e. 80% of our curriculum reflects the curriculum of CFA which helps a student to pursue CFA certification parallelly. The CFA Society provides scholarships to TAPMI students to pursue CFA.

Additionally, GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals) has recognized TAPMI MBA-BKFS as an academic partner. TAPMI is the first institute in India to achieve this recognition and GARP has offered scholarships to pursue FRM certification.

Research Excellence

The inclusion of a Master Thesis Course further sets this program apart, allowing students to engage in applied research under the mentorship of experienced faculty members. The course equips students with a structured approach to analysing real-world banking and finance challenges, enhancing their problem-solving and decision-making skills. By bridging theory with practice, it strengthens industry relevance and prepares students to create value as finance professionals.

Placement and Internship

MBA-BKFS program had achieved 100% placement record since inception with consistent increase in median salary. Students received internship opportunities in reputed organizations with good profiles and stipends. Good track record of conversion of internships into PPO offers.

Accreditation

The program accredited by reputed Accreditation agencies viz., Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)and Association of MBAs (AMBA). The program is also accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

Industry Aligned Curriculum

Students are immersed in experiential learning that bridges classroom theories with real-world applications from day one. Imagine honing your financial decision-making skills in a state-of-the-art trading lab with Bloomberg and Refinitiv terminals, simulating real-world market scenarios.

The curriculum, aligned with global certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), ensures that students gain industry-relevant skills. With support from the CFA Society and GARP, TAPMI offers scholarships, allowing students to pursue these prestigious certifications alongside their MBA.

Partnerships with leading institutions such as the State Bank of India (SBI) Staff Training College in Hyderabad and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Training Institute in Mumbai enhance industry readiness, providing hands-on exposure to contemporary banking and financial practices.

MBA-BKFS Program Structure

Below is a brief listing of all the courses offered in the first year and choices available under different specializations in the second year. New elective courses or topics are introduced yearly in existing courses based on a rigorous curriculum review and deliberations.

TERM 1
Sl.No<	Course	Credit
1	Basics of Accounting	1
2	Excel Basics	1
3	LEAP	1
4	Managerial Statistics	3
5	Financial Accounting	3
6	Managerial Economics	2
7	Marketing Management	2
8	Commercial & Retail banking	3
9	Managerial Communication – I	2
10	Sustainability, Responsibility, Managerial Ethics (SRME)	2
11	Organisational Behaviour	2
12	Comprehensive Test - I	1
Total		24
TERM 2
1	Fin Techs and Role of Emerging Technologies in Finance (IT in Banking)	3
2	Corporate Finance – I	3
3	Operations Management	2
4	Management Accounting	2
5	Advanced Excel skills (Coursera)	1
6	Macro Economics	2
7	Managerial Communication – II	2
8	Data Analytics	2
9	Business law, Bank Regulations and Management	2
10	Masters Thesis Phase 1	2
11	Comprehensive Test - II	1
Total		22
TERM 3
1	Financial Statement Analysis	3
2	Financial Derivatives	3
3	Corporate Finance – II	2
4	Strategic Management	2
5	Marketing of Financial Products	3
6	Workshop on Business Research	1
7	Financial Econometrics	3
8	AI For Management	2
9	Human Resource Management	2
10	Masters Thesis Phase 2	2
11	Term end Assessment III	1
Total		23
TERM 4
1	Business Analysis & Valuation	3
2	Risk Management in Bank	2
3	Insurance Management	2
4	BSE Training	2
5	SBI Training	2
6	Fixed Income Securities	2
7	IT consultancy & Business Analysis	2
8	International Finance	2
9	Masters Thesis Phase 3	1
Total		18
TERM 5
1	Investment Banking	2
2	Fund Management	3
3	Masters Thesis Phase 4	1
Non-Finance Domain (TWO)
1	Customer Relationship Management	2
2	IT Risk Management and Cyber Security	2
3	Digital Transformation	2
4	Project Management	2
Core Finance Domain (THREE)
1	Project Finance	2
2	Private Equity & Venture Capital	2
3	Technical Analysis	2
4	Financial Analytics using Python	2
5	Forensic Risk Management	2
Total		16
TERM 6
1	Student Managed Investment Course	4
2	Mergers & Acquisitions	2
3	Business Leadership	2
4	Corporate Governance & Business Ethics	2
5	Financial Modeling using Excel and VBA	2
6	SEVA	4
Total		16

* The courses shown above are as per the existing scheme at the Institute. These are meant to be indicative. TAPMI revises its curriculum periodically, which may cause the above courses and credits to be subject to change within the bounds of regulatory rules/norms. The Institute's policy is to drop classes with less than the pre-defined registration criteria.

The MBA-BKFS program at TAPMI is a specialized, industry-aligned program designed to build expertise in banking, capital markets, and financial services. The unique aspects of the program are as follows:

Globally Recognized Curriculum: The program is aligned with the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CFA C-BOK) and GARP’s FRM certification.
Scholarship Support: Students receive scholarships to pursue professional certifications like CFA and FRM.
Experiential Learning: SMIC (Student Managed Investment Course) and Samnidhy (Student Managed Investment Fund), providing real-time investment management experience using TAPMI’s state-of-the-art Finance Lab.
State-of-the-Art Finance Lab: The TAPMI Finance Lab features 16 Bloomberg and 7 Refinitiv terminals, offering direct access to global financial markets data and tools.
Master Thesis: A 6-credit Master Thesis spread across four terms gives students the opportunity to work on real-world financial research under expert faculty supervision.
SBI Training: A specialized training program at the SBI Staff College, Hyderabad, enhances domain knowledge in commercial and retail banking.
BSE Training: Students undergo intensive training at the Bombay Stock Exchange Training Institute, Mumbai, to build practical market skills and trading knowledge.

Established in 1981, TAPMI has been at the forefront of management education, shaping future leaders through academic excellence, innovation, and real-world learning. With a commitment to nurturing global wealth creators and industry-ready professionals, we continuously benchmark ourselves against the best. Guided by our core values—Excellence, Trust, Honesty, Innovation, Commitment, and Student-Centricity—we foster a culture of ethics, sustainability, and transformative learning.

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