Fintech deals with the study of technology and innovations in the field of finance. This field helps to develop highly skilled professionals who can implement knowledge into action. One of the courses in this field is the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).
The PGDM course develops professionals who are experts in finance related technology. It offers professional knowledge and technical training to the candidates so that they can launch successful corporate careers. PGDM in Fintech is a two-year full-time course approved by the AICTE.
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PGDM-Fintech course details
Fintech deals with the industries that use technology to offer financial services. The course details are as follows:
• The course covers fintech innovation consultancy, fintech design thinking, business analysis, data science, risk analysis, research analysis, investment banking, financial analysis, corporate financing and more.
• The course includes a Fintech lab where the candidates get to learn QUANT. They also learn fintech through systems with enabling software.
• The course curriculum is industry relevant which is up-to-date with the latest industry requirements. This enables the candidates to build new and improve existing software.
• The candidates learn the latest technologies like blockchain, machine learning, big data, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and more.
• The course offers Live projects opportunities and mentoring by industry experts. The specialization subjects are taught by industry professionals and IT experts.
• The course includes a 5-month paid full-time industry internship where the candidates work in top companies. They get to work on real world projects aided by the faculty.
An example of a fintech industry is the insurance, asset management and the payment industry.
Eligibility for the course
The eligibility for the Fintech course is graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying year. The candidates also have to clear any of the MBA entrance tests as per the AICTE guidelines: MAT, XAT, CAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA state CET tests and NMAT by GMAC.
Training offered in the PGDM course
The course offers professional education and skills development training. The education program is a specialization program and helps the candidates to specialize in the field. The skills training program helps the candidates to develop into knowledgeable and confident professionals.
The skills training program includes soft skills, communication, etiquette and grooming. This helps the candidates when they are working with seniors and subordinates. It also includes global skills enhancement, attitude development and career management. This is important as the companies value the attitude and aptitude of the candidates.
The education program includes lectures, assignments, projects, seminars and discussions. It also teaches the candidates through seminars by industry experts, guest lectures, panel discussions, conclaves and more.
These programs help the candidates to develop personally and professionally.
Career options
The course includes a 5-month industry internship where the candidates get to work directly in the industry. Aided by the faculty the candidates handle business operations, business strategy and research projects. A lot of candidates get pre-placement offers from the internship companies.
Many top companies visit the campus for final placements and the candidates get a wide range of career opportunities.