• Institute of Finance and International Management (IFIM), Bangalore

• Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkatta

• Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WIMDR), Mumbai

• SIES College of Management Studies (SIESCOMS),N avi Mumbai

• International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi

Programme Background:

The Indian Banking sector is in a transition phase. Growing competition among banks and financial intermediaries both national and international has heralded rapid and unforeseen changes in the financial services environment, where banks have to transform fast to adapt to the new realities. An important vehicle to facilitate this transformation is empowerment of the middle management with the skill-sets necessary for handling modern banking challenges.

In the light of the above, the Institute has taken initiatives in introducing an appropriate management qualification for middle/senior level Banking & Finance professionals in association with leading management institutions.

This programme aims at equipping middle/senior management Officers with appropriate management skills imperative to succeed in the emerging competitive global market place.

Objectives:

• Develop a global strategic perspective among the middle/senior management Officers

• Inculcate advanced skills for handling emerging areas of banking & finance

• Develop leadership and team building attributes among middle/senior Executives and equipping them with the latest tools and techniques to assume leadership position.

Specific Goals :

• Discuss framework of the national and international banking/finance industry and competitive analysis.

• Equip bankers with risk management tools/skills.

• Prepare and assist bankers to become effective Customer Relationship Managers in order to leverage every customer relationship.

• Examine issues (using case analysis approach) relating to corporate governance, operational risks and other related concerns in global banking arena.

• Stimulate creative and lateral thinking with an aim to develop innovative financial products/services.

• Provoke thinking related to leadership styles and team building approaches.

• Hone communication and presentation skills of the participants and sharpen marketing skills.

Unique Features :

1. First of its kind programme for Banking & Finance professionals.

2. Conducted by leading Management Institutes.

3. 360⁰ Curriculum covering all important aspects of Banking & Finance Management.

4. Advisory Board comprising of illustrious professionals in participating Institutes to guide the AMP.

5. Faculty comprising industry experts and top academicians.

6. Availability of excellent campus at the Management Institutes with complete facilities such as Computer Lab, library equipped with leading Financial Journals, Wi-Fi environment, etc.

Target Group/Programme Eligibility :

• An officer in MMG-Scale-II & above level officers in Public Sector Banks or equivalent in private sector banks with around 10 years of work experience.

• Private/Foreign Bank professionals with similar background.

• Executives from middle and senior management cadre in Financial sector and NBFCs with around 10 years of work experience.

• Should possess a degree in any discipline.

Pedagogic Support :

The learning methodology will be a combination of classroom lectures, case studies, simulation of business operations, individual/group project work and interactive sessions with the industry players/regulatory authorities/support providers.

Faculty Support :

• Expert faculties within the Management Institute.

• Experts/Practitioners from the Banking & Finance field.

Selection Procedure :

Sponsorship/Nomination/Recommendations by bank is essential. Applications will be vetted by IIBF/respective Management Institute/s followed by an interview in case of need.

Program Duration :

Not exceeding 11 months + Project work

Classes on week-ends

     Saturday : Half Day
     Sunday   : Full Day
                  Or
     Week day/s evening & Sunday/s, as the case may be

Award of Certificate :

After successful completion/passing of the AM Programme, candidates will be awarded a ‘Certificate in Advanced Management in Banking & Finance’.

Benefits :

The following are the advantages -

1. The Programme is non-residential, hence cost effective.

2. As candidates will be from different banks, there will be chances for cross-culture learning.

3. The Programme will not come in the way of regular work schedule.

4. The Programme will help the banks in developing/grooming a suitable management cadre.

5. The Programme promotes career resilience among employees by taking up continuous learning and re-inventing to keep pace with the changes. Participants will be exposed to the need to assume responsibility for their own career management and ensuring success of the organization in which they are working.

List of Institutes

Name	Institute of Finance and International Management (IFIM)
Address	# 8P & 9P, KIADB Industrial Area, Electronics City 2nd Phase, BANGALORE 560 100
Contact Person	Mr. M. C. Somanna
Contact Numbers	(080) 51102820 / 21 / 22 /33
Website	www.ifimbschool.com
Email	ifimblr@blr.vsnl.net.in somanna@ifimbschool.com
Course Fees	Rs.60,000/-

Name	Indian Institute of Social Welfare And Business Management (IISWBM)
Address	Management House, College Square West, KOLKATA 700 073
Contact Person	Mr. Alak Kumar Sen
Contact Numbers	(033) 2241 3756/5792/8694/8695
Fax	(033) 2241 3975
Website	www.iiswbm.edu
Email	iiswbm@iiswbm.edu
Course Fees	Rs.60,000/-

Name	WELINGKAR Institute of Management Development & Research (WIMDR)
Address	Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Matunga (East-Central Railway), MUMBAI 400 019
Contact Person	Shivani Pandya / C.S. Seshadri / Vikrant Sawadkar
Contact Numbers	(022) 24178300, Ext: 104 / 105 / 110
Fax	(022) 2417 8300, Ext:138
Website	www.welingkar.org
Email	welingkar@vsnl.com
Course Fees	Rs. 60,000/-

Name	SIES College of Management Studies (SIESCOMS)
Address	Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Vidyapuram, Plot 1E, Sector V, Nerul, NAVI MUMBAI 400 706
Contact Person	Prof. C.R. Radhakrishnan
Contact Numbers	(022) 2770 8376 / 77 / 85 Ext:22 (M) 09833000382
Fax	(022) 2770 8379
Website	www.siescoms.edu
Email	crradha@siescoms.edu sies@siescoms.edu
Course Fees	Rs.60,000/-

Name	International Management Institute (IMI)
Address	B-10, Qutab Institutional Area, Tara Crescent, NEW DELHI 110 016
Contact Person	Dr.Himadri Das
Contact Numbers	(011) 26963519 / 26961437 / 26966143 / 26529237 / 38
Fax	(011) 26867539
Website	www.imi.edu
Email	imiinfo@imi.edu
Course Fees	Rs. 75,000/-

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About the Institute :

Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (formerly Indian Institute of Bankers) was established on 30^th April 1928 as a professional body of Banks and Financial Institutions in India on the initiatives of eminent bankers, businessmen and leading industrialists.

The mission of the Institute is - ‘to develop professionally qualified and competent bankers and finance professionals primarily through a process of education, training, examination, consultancy and continuing professional development programmes’.

Over the years, IIBF has become the premier Institute for developing and nurturing competent professionals in Banking & Finance committed to professional excellence.

In addition to flagship professional examination of JAIIB/CAIIB, IIBF offers Diploma examinations in Banking Technology, Treasury, Investment & Risk Management (jointly with FIMMDA – KESDEE e-Coach), International Banking, Financial Advising and Certificate examinations in Information System Banker, Trade Finance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know Your Customer (KYC), Credit Card Operations, Home Loans, etc.