MBA in Banking

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.B.A. Banking or Master of Business Administration in Banking is a Management course. Banking Management course of study is a functional area of finance and accounting, marketing, HR management, strategic planning, economics, behavioral science, rural finance, IT and quantitative methods. With the specialization in banking, the student will focus more on the concepts and fields such as Foundations, Analytical Skills, and Perspectives in Banking and Finance. The MBA in Banking Management degree course covers the study of the basic concepts of management with specialized training in subjects such as International Banking and Finance, Treasury Operations, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Project & Infrastructure, etc. The full two-year degree course consists of four semesters in which the first two semesters are common to all the MBA programs and the last two concentrate and focus on the specialized subjects and topics related to the fields of Banking & Finance.

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M.B.A. Banking Eligibility :-

• A bachelor`s degree in any stream is the pre-requisite for pursuing an MBA degree in Banking.
• Some reputed universities conduct a common entrance test (GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, SNAP etc.) for admission into its management courses but there are no different entrance tests for MBA in Banking.  
• The common entrance test includes different papers like General English, Problem Solving, Data Analysis and Interpretations, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and General Awareness.

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M.B.A. Banking Course Suitability

• They should have basic knowledge of the industry, good communication skills both written and verbal, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, capacity to motivate team members, ability to deal with customers, ability to use computers and related technology and an alert nature.
• One should also possess a mathematical aptitude, a clear logical and analytical mind, diplomacy, sincerity and sound knowledge of the banking system with up-to-date knowledge of recent developments.
• However to join foreign sector banks one needs specialization in some specific areas like project analysis, credit appraisal skills, managing huge loan portfolios and foreign exchange.
• They should also possess accounting and writing skills which are crucial for the job. These types of jobs require a strong understanding of accounting.

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How is M.B.A. Banking Course Beneficial?

• MBA (Banking) degree imparts in a student the required managerial skills needed to effectively manage finance, people, and information and also train the student to apply these skills in banking and related financial sectors.
• This degree equips a student with the managerial talent and skills to work effectively towards overall growth of the banking & related areas, meeting the demands of the daily changes in technology, customer requirements and regulations that affect decision making in the global banking industry.
• MBA in Banking Management degree course prepares the students for a successful career in banking management across the globe as it comprehensively covers various topics about functional areas of international banking also.
• The Indian Banking sector has been through unprecedented growth since 1991 because of its Govt’s liberalization policies, thus granting a license to small private banks and the entry of big private banks into the market. Also, the entry of foreign banks has made the field very competitive and alluring.
• Today, there are more than 75 commercial banks operating in India. Further, it is estimated that more than five lakh banking professionals are going to retire in the next five years, i.e. nearly half of the total workforce in the banking sector is on the verge of retirement. Now, going with the rapid expansion plans of banks within the country there is a rough estimate of generation of close to three lakh vacancies in this year itself.
• MBA in Banking Management imparts the requisite managerial skills to be utilized not only in banking but also in other related areas such as fund managing, financial advising, regulating financial firms, etc.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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A bachelor`s degree in any stream is the pre-requisite for pursuing an MBA degree in Banking. Some reputed universities conduct a common entrance test (GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, SNAP etc.) for admission into its management courses but there are no different entrance tests for MBA in Banking.