PGDM Banking & Financial Services (BFS)
A specialised management program for the BFSI ecosystem
BFS At A Glance
Program Type
PGDM Banking & Financial Services
(Full-Time)
Duration
2 Years
Industry Immersion
One academic term at NISM, Mumbai
Accreditations
AICTE Approved, AACSB Accredited
Pedagogy
Experiential, analytics-driven, market-oriented
Program Overview
The PGDM in Banking & Financial Services at IMT Ghaziabad is a two-year, full-time, residential program designed for students aspiring to build careers in banking, financial services, capital markets, and the evolving BFSI sector. The program combines strong management foundations with focused domain learning in banking operations, financial markets, risk management, and digital finance, preparing students for analytically intensive and regulation-driven roles.
A key differentiator of the program is its strong integration with industry and regulatory institutions, providing students with exposure that goes beyond conventional classroom learning.
Affiliated with CFA Institute USA, under the University Affiliation Program (UAP)
Key Highlights
BFSI Industry-Aligned Course
Mumbai Immersion
Industry–Academia Co-Delivery
The BFS program is jointly delivered by industry practitioners and academic faculty, integrating academic rigour with real-world industry experience.
CFM to facilitate career opportunities in Mumbai
Why PGDM BFS at IMT Ghaziabad
Students spend one full academic term at the National Institute of Securities Markets, Mumbai, gaining structured exposure to capital markets, regulation, compliance, and market operations.
Learning is strengthened through IMT’s Centre for Financial Markets in Mumbai, enabling practitioner interaction, applied research, and exposure to real-time market insights.
The curriculum is purpose-built for the BFSI sector and integrates banking, financial services, financial markets, risk management, fintech, and wealth management with core management disciplines.
Students gain hands-on exposure to financial data, analytics, and market platforms through analytics-enabled coursework and the Bloomberg Finance Lab.
Case-based pedagogy, simulations, and applied projects help students translate concepts into real-world financial decision-making contexts.
The program is supported by IMT Ghaziabad’s AACSB accreditation, experienced faculty, and a strong corporate engagement and placement ecosystem.
Curriculum Experience
The PGDM BFS program follows a structured progression that balances management breadth with domain depth. Students build strong foundations in management during the first year, followed by specialised BFS courses, electives, and applied projects in the second year. The academic immersion at NISM and exposure through the Centre for Financial Markets further strengthen regulatory understanding, market orientation, and professional readiness.
Career Orientation
Graduates of the PGDM BFS program build careers across:
- WCorporate and retail banking
- WFinancial services and advisory roles
- WCapital markets and investment functions
- WRisk management and compliance
- WWealth management and fintech
The program prepares students for long-term growth within India’s financial services ecosystem and beyond.
BFS Placement 2024-26
Sector wise % Contribution
Program Structure
Term - Foundation
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Spreadsheet Modelling | ITM |
| Case Learning Pedagogy | Marketing |
| Quantitative Methods for Business | Operations |
| Microeconomics | EEP |
| Personal Growth Lab | HRM |
| Introduction to Management | SE |
| Introduction to Accounting & Finance | HRM |
| Introduction to Python | BA |
| Introduction to Data Visualization | BA |
Term - I
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Finance |
| Introduction to Banking and Financial Services | Finance |
| Corporate Finance | Finance |
| Business Communication | BC |
| Macroeconomcs & Monetary Policy | EEP |
| Organizational Structure and Behaviour | HRM |
| Basics of Database and SQL | ITM |
| Indian Knowledge System* | General |
Term - II
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Financial Statement Analysis | Finance |
| Risk Management in BFS-I | Finance |
| Business Valuation | Finance |
| Introduction to Financial Markets | Finance |
| Marketing Management | Marketing |
| Corporate Banking | Finance |
| Service Excellence in Banking Projects | Operations |
Term - III
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Fintech | Finance |
| Investment Banking | Finance |
| Marketing of Financial Services (Retail Products) | Marketing |
| Financing Large Projects | Finance |
| Navigating Bloomberg and Reuters** | Finance |
Six Weeks Industry Immersion
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| NISM Industry Project | Finance |
| NISM Certification - 1 | Finance |
| NISM Certification - 2 | Finance |
| Banking and Treasury Management | Finance |
Summer Internship (Apr-Jun) (8-10 Weeks)
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Summer Internship Project | Finance |
Term - IV
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Risk Management in BFS-II | Finance |
| Financial Derivatives | Finance |
| Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring | Finance |
| Wealth Management | Finance |
| Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | Finance |
| Machine Learning for BFSI | BA |
Term - V
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Venture Capital & Private Equity | Finance |
| Fixed Income Securities | Finance |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | SIE |
| Elective 1 | XX |
| Elective 2 | XX |
Term - VI
| Course | Area |
|---|---|
| Digital Strategy | ITM (SIE) |
| BFSI & Society | Finance |
| Strategic Management | SIE |
| Human Resource Management | HRM |
| Open Elective | X |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PGDM Banking & Financial Services (BFS) at IMT Ghaziabad?
PGDM BFS is a two-year, full-time residential program launched in 2019, designed specifically for careers in banking, financial services, capital markets and the broader BFSI sector, combining management fundamentals with focused domain expertise.
How is PGDM BFS different from PGDM Finance?
PGDM BFS was redesigned to differentiate itself from the traditional PGDM Finance program, focusing specifically on banking operations, financial markets, risk management and digital finance using a five-pillar framework of theory, practice, history, data and disruption.
What is the eligibility for PGDM Banking & Financial Services?
Candidates need a minimum three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks and a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score.
What is the fee structure for PGDM Banking & Financial Services?
The total program fee for PGDM BFS is approximately ₹21–23 lakhs across the two-year duration, in line with IMT Ghaziabad's other specialized PGDM programs.
Who teaches the PGDM Banking & Financial Services curriculum?
Courses are jointly designed and delivered by IMT Ghaziabad faculty and BFSI industry professionals, ensuring both academic rigour and industry relevance.
What career paths does PGDM Banking & Financial Services prepare students for?
Graduates are prepared for analytically intensive, regulation-driven roles in banking operations, financial markets, risk management and digital finance within banks, NBFCs, insurance and fintech companies.
Does PGDM Banking & Financial Services offer exposure to regulatory institutions?
Yes, a key differentiator of PGDM BFS is its strong integration with industry and regulatory institutions, giving students exposure beyond conventional classroom learning.
What scholarships are available for PGDM Banking & Financial Services students?
Scholarships such as the Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship for female students, meritorious scholarships and tuition fee waivers under AICTE norms are available to eligible candidates.
Is PGDM BFS suitable for someone without a finance background?
Yes, the program is open to graduates from any discipline who meet the eligibility criteria; the curriculum builds banking and financial services expertise from foundational concepts.
What does the programme fee at IMT Ghaziabad cover?
Unlike most institutions, where the programme fee covers only academic/tuition charges, the programme fee at IMT Ghaziabad covers all expenses, including tuition fees, boarding, lodging and academic materials such as books, course packs and case studies. IMT Ghaziabad is among the select B-schools in India offering on-campus residential facilities, with four meals a day — breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner. This allows students to enjoy a comfortable campus life, focus on their academic journey and make the most of their time at IMT.