Distance Education MBA in Banking & Finance from IGNOU
Along with traditional MBA Programme IGNOU also offers MBA in (B & F); also known as IGNOU MBA (Banking & Finance). This programme focuses on enhancing Banking skills specifically for those who want to pursue their career in the field of Banking and Finance. The main reason behind starting this programme is to provide a simple way for the members of the IIBF to get a post-graduate academic qualification because before this IGNOU has signed an MoU with IIBF (INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCE). IGNOU MBA Programme in Banking and Finance gives a chance to understand banking activities better and with the help of technology, how to promote capabilities and managerial skills of in-service banking professionals. Basically, MBA in (Banking & Finance) aims at providing quality banking services in future and this year IGNOU is seeking admissions for MBA (Banking & Finance) for the session 2017.
Eligibility Criteria
If you are looking for an admission into IGNOU MBA (Banking & Finance) course; you should be a member of the Indian Institute of Bankers and fulfil the following Eligibility Criteria to complete the Admission procedure:- Candidate must posses a Graduate Degree from Recognised University.
- Candidate must possess the CAIIB examinations of IIBF, Mumbai and awarded the necessary qualification/credentials by the IIBF Institute.
- Candidate having working experience at least two years with the banking or financial services sector.
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar
Admission Procedure
For taking admission into IGNOU MBA in Banking & Finance Programme, a candidate will be required to apply to the concerned Regional Director, in the application form with requisite fee and other documents, like the qualifying certificate of CAIIB. Though, Admission will be given to all the eligible candidates subject to a maximum limit mutually agreed upon between IGNOU and IIBF.MBA (Banking & Finance) programme consists of 21 courses which include 11 Basic Courses, 5 Specialisation Courses and 5 Integrative Courses and a Project Course equivalent to two courses. Admissions will be made without any Entrance Test to this programme.
IGNOU MBA in Banking and Finance Syllabus
Below is a Table displaying the IGNOU MBA (Banking & Finance) Syllabus in the form of codes number and name of the course for a particular subject.For the January to June Semester
(A) Compulsory (Basic) Courses
MS-1 Management Functions and Behaviour
MS-2 Management of Human Resources
MS-3 Economic and Social Environment
MS-4 Accounting and Finance for Managers
MS-5 Management of Machines and Materials
MS-6 Marketing for Managers
MS-7 Information Systems for Managers
MS-8 Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications
MS-9 Managerial Economics
MS-10 Organisational Design, Development and Change
MS-11 Strategic Management
(B) Specialisation Courses
MS-423 Marketing of Financial Services
MS-424 International Banking Management
MS-425 Electronic Banking and IT in Banks
Integrative Courses (Compulsory)
MS-494 Risk Management in Banks
MS-495 Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banks
MS-95 Research Methodology
MS-100 Project Work (equivalent to two courses)
For the July to December Semester
(A) Compulsory (Basic) Courses
MS-1 Management Functions and Behaviour
MS-2 Management of Human Resources
MS-3 Economic and Social Environment
MS-4 Accounting and Finance for Managers
MS-5 Management of Machines and Materials
MS-6 Marketing for Managers
MS-7 Information Systems for Managers
MS-8 Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications
MS-9 Managerial Economics
MS-10 Organisational Design, Development and Change
MS-11 Strategic Management
(B) Specialisation Courses
MS-422 Bank Financial Management
MS-44 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
MS-45 International Financial Management
MS-46 Management of Financial Services
Integrative Courses (Compulsory)
MS-494 Risk Management in Banks
MS-495 Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banks
MS-95 Research Methodology
MS-100 Project Work (equivalent to two courses)
Prospectus & Handbook
Student Handbook & Prospectus: Candidates can get Prospectus and Handbook from Registrar, Student Registration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068 or from any of the nearest IGNOU Regional Centres. Whether, In Person on Cash payment of Rs.500/- or By Post sending an Demand Draft/IPO of Rs.550/- drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at the city from where the Prospectus is requested. Please. By download from website: The Application form can also be downloaded from IGNOU official website as well and submitted along with a DD/IPO for Rs.500/-, in addition to the Programme fee.Note: Please do write your name and address on the back side of the DD/IPO.
Also Read: IGNOU B.ed 2018 Admission Details
IGNOU MBA 2018 Admission Details
Fee Structure
For MBA (Banking & Finance) Programme a candidate has to pay total Rs.31500 and can be paid on semester basis. For more details on MBA Fee structure and other related queries; we suggest you to contact your nearest regional center for more information about existing fee structure.Medium of Instruction
For IGNOU MBA programme in Banking and Finance, medium of instruction would be in English Language.Course Duration
Minimum duration is 2.5 years and maximum duration for completing the course is 8 years.Contact Details
For more information on IGNOU MBA or other programmes students may contact on following address:Regional Director,
Student Service Centre, IGNOU,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068
E-mail: ssc@ignou.ac.in Telephone: 011-29535714
Website: www.ignou.ac.in
