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Table of Contents
4 About BSE Limited

5 About BSE Institute Limited

6 Introduction

7 Learning Outside Classroom

12 Advantages of Post Graduate Program In Banking & Finance

13 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

20 Program Benefits

21 Internship Structure

22 Placement Assistance

23 Alumni Details

24 Corporate Connect

26 Application Process

28 Admission Process

29 Student Query

30 Corporate & Student Events

Forms
Application Form for Admission

Acknowledgement Card
4 About BSE Limited

BSE Ltd. is the first stock exchange that came into existence in Asia. What is now popularly known as BSE Ltd. was
established as “The Native Stock Brokers’ Association” in 1875. BSE is the first to be granted permanent recognition
under the Securities Contract Regulation Act, 1956.

Over the past 143 years, BSE has facilitated growth of the Indian corporate sector by providing it with an efficient
capital raising platform. It boasts of the following:

• It is world’s biggest bourse, in terms of listed companies.

• It is India’s biggest stock exchange in terms of market capitalization.

• It is also the world’s fastest exchange with a trading speed of 6 microseconds.

• BSE has played a pioneering role in the development of the Indian securities market.

• It is BSE’s pride that almost every leading corporate in India has sourced its services in capital raising and is
listed with BSE.

• It’s BSE Index, S&P BSE SENSEX, which is India’s first and most popular Stock Market benchmark index.

• INX is India’s first International Exchange, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE & expected to be the
fastest International Exchange in the world.

BSE, as a brand, has been and is synonymous with the capital market in India. It’s S&P BSE SENSEX reflects the health
of the Indian economy.

For more information, visit: www.bseindia.com.

First bell-ringing ceremony in the history


of the Indian capital markets (listing ceremony
First in India to introduce Equity Derivatives
of Bharti Televentures Ltd. on February 18,
2002)

First in India in the financial


First in India to launch a Free
services sector to launch its
Float Index
website in Hindi and Gujarati

First in India to launch Shifted from Open


Exchange Enabled Outcry to Electronic
Internet Trading Trading within just
Platform 50 days

First in India to obtain ISO First to have an exclusive facility


certification for a stock exchange for financial training

‘BSE On-Line Trading System’ (BOLT) has been


awarded the globally recognized Information First to establish the country’s first International
Security Management System Standard Exchange at the IFSC
BS7799-2:200
5 About BSE Institute Limited
BSE Institute Limited (BIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd. BIL inherits from BSE the knowledge and insights
into the capital markets industry, garnered over the past 143 years.

BSE Institute Limited offers a bouquet of courses related to financial markets for students interested in achieving
and upgrading their skills in this field, ranging from Master’s program from Mumbai University, International PG
programs and more than 100 plus short term certification courses in classroom & online mode.

BIL is also involved in some special initiatives like BFSI Sector Skill Council of India, BSEVarsity.com and Zone Startups.

BSE Institute Limited was assessed and certified with ISO 9001:2008.

EXISTING 149+ 300+


SINCE 1989 GLOBAL CONNECTS WORLD CLASS PRACTITIONERS

20,000+ 150+ ICONIC BUILDING


PARTICIPANTS YEARLY COURSES & BRANCHES ALL OVER

Our Vision
Our vision is to be the most sought after learning provider in the world in areas of financial
and leadership learning, by pioneering the generation and dissemination of knowledge for
the enhancement of skills and capabilities of professionals and aspiring professionals.

Our Mission
As a centre of learning, our mission is to promote an open learning environment that
brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world, changing lives and
helping transform organizations through innovative learning programs.

Through our learning programs, we develop responsible, thoughtful leaders and


entrepreneurs who create value for their organizations and their communities.

Awards & Accolades


• BSE Institute Limited won International Education Business (IPN) Global Best Award for Impacting youth
Employability Skills in 2018 at NASA, Jackson Space Station, Houston.
• Skoch Order-of-Merit in 2014 for India’s Best Projects
• “Thematic Winner- Youth Employability Skills 2014” from ASIA by the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) and
the International Education Business Partnership Network (IPN)
• Education Leadership Award in 2013 at the 21st Business School Affaire & Dewang Mehta Business School
Awards
• Skoch Financial Inclusion Awards in 2012
• Skills Champion of India Awards in 2012 organized by FICCI
6 Introduction

India has a diversified financial sector, which is undergoing rapid expansion. The sector comprises of commercial banks,
insurance companies, non-banking financial companies, co-operatives, pension funds, mutual funds and other smaller financial
entities. The financial sector in India is predominantly a banking sector with commercial banks accounting for more than 60 per
cent of the total assets held by the financial system. India is today one of the most vibrant global economies, on the back of
robust banking and insurance sectors. The country is projected
to become the fifth largest banking sector globally by 2022, as Skill Attitude
per a joint report by KPMG-CII. Develop Analytical The Market Environment &
Skills Professional Behavior
According to a recent report published by the National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC), about 14 lakh people are
likely to be employed in the banking industry by 2022. With a
renewed focus on ‘financial inclusion’ and new banks on the
anvil, the talent need for the sector will be higher than ever.
With the rising use of technology in banking services, recruiters
are looking at different set of skills that would help them scale
their business keeping the cost low. Banking professionals are COMPETENCE
expected to possess these skills apart from the specific functional
competencies.

Our programs develop the students in the following


three areas:

Our faculty follows a long tradition of practice oriented research


and teaching that has a profound and far reaching impact on
business and management education. They help our learners
build innovation in business practice, progressive thinking and
Knowledge
Understanding of Financial
the opportunity to influence as well as use these concepts. BIL Market Products
has the distinct advantage of being a part of the industry for over
three decades. Besides that, our faculty are also of international
repute with a global presence.
7 Learning Outside Classroom

There isn’t a hint of doubt that learning in the classroom will impart the requisite knowledge to the students. However, given
the scope of learning one can achieve through interactive and engaging activities, it becomes all the more important to address
these with our students. Teaching and learning can become spontaneous and student-centred when moved out of the confines
of the classroom and into the world, at large. Learning experiences outside the classroom are inherently interdisciplinary.

Our activity-based sessions focus on achieving practical, tangible, real-world results, by ensuring every participant is engaged
completely, throughout the program. The activities are less glamourous and more focused on making a significant impact on
the student’s growth.

Here, at BSE Institute, we provide an experiential learning environment where students feel energised and confident of speaking
their minds; ensuring every participant is constantly engaged, and continually learning.

Learning Focus

Foster Leadership Skills Civilised conflict resolution

Enhance students’ Interpersonal


Time & Resource Management Skills
Skills

Widen students’ Critical


Develop students’ Empathy
Thinking Ability

Improve students’ Cognitive


Teambuilding & Teamwork
Flexibility & Adaptability

Open Box
We all learn in different ways and an essential part of the process of learning is gaining an understanding of ourselves and how
we learn most effectively. Academics is often an important step in our lives but the real education that makes us successful in
life takes place outside the controlled environment of a classroom.

Open box is an initiative that incorporates experiential learning strategy. Students are given challenging and exciting
experiences which are beneficial to maximize their potential. Various planned interventions are administered to enhance the
overall personality of the learner.

Benefits of Open box:


• Promotes open mindedness and inculcates objectivity.
• Helps students master the art of problem solving and rational decision making.
• Aims to acquaint students with their own strengths and weaknesses.
• Prepares the students to face challenges in the industry.
• Focus is on the all-round development of a student.

This initiative taken by BIL is one of a kind specially designed for the holistic development of students and to prepare them will
unique skills and knowledge for the industry. BIL aims to create independent learners who are ready and capable of navigating
the path to success. BIL has the willingness to confront institutional barriers in socially appropriate ways in order to turn
constraints into opportunities for change.
• BIL is committed to promoting learner centric approaches to gaining knowledge.
• The aim is to enhance the skills and capabilities of aspiring professionals.
• The program gives insights on experiential learning.
8 Learning Outside Classroom

EntreBee - The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Change is driven by Innovation. Innovation is driven by people. With that as our guiding principle, we have designed EntreBee,
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. The implementation of an idea is often more crucial than the very virtue of having it. It is
quintessential to execute an idea correctly. EntreBee teaches the participants all about running a start-up successfully. Our
Bootcamp provides a platform for budding Entrepreneurs to present and develop their business from ideas to execution.

It is crucial for entrepreneurs to understand the functioning of the start-up ecosystem in order to survive in the dynamic market.
EntreBee connects its participants with Incubators and helps familiarize them with the start-up ecosystem. EntreBee participants
have the unique opportunity of interacting with successful, serial Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors at the
weekly sessions and seminars conducted at BSE Institute. These sessions, aside from being highly inspiring and informative, also
help students get in touch with influential entities that can help their business bloom.

Competition Breeds Excellence. The ultimate goal, at EntreBee, is to provide participants with the tools required to compete
with corporates and start-ups alike, in the long run, and, in doing so, set up a profitable company. The participants are strictly
students from our various programs, who aspire to be entrepreneurs and need training and help with the start-up methodology,
from Idea to Execution.

*Participation - Through selection process

SARATHI - A Community Outreach Program


It is our moral duty to work for the common good of mankind. We, at BSE Institute Ltd., have always tried to work for the
betterment of our society & encourage our youth to volunteer for social work. Service to the society not only helps to build a
connection with others, but, it also provides an unparalleled sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

The SARATHI initiative is our modest attempt at channeling the vast resource of energy the youth has to offer, towards the
improvement of our community, while simultaneously providing our youth with an opportunity to understand the society better.
The programs are conducted solely by BIL Student Volunteers. Getting involved with Sarathi enables them to build leadership
skills, management skills and imbibes in them a sense of moral responsibility.

As part of this initiative, students also get the privilege of interacting with social entrepreneurs and grassroots leaders involved
with volunteer work, who are always happy to mentor students and inspire them to do more for society. In addition to the
activities performed on campus, students also visit multiple NGOs which lends them insights into the working of such
not-for-profit organizations. The other benefits of such ties with NGOs is that students’ involvement in volunteer work at BIL
also encourages them to partake in such activities on their own time.
9 Learning Outside Classroom

We have started multiple programs as part of the SARATHI initiative. Some of these are:

1. Training that Matters: 5. Swachh Bharat


Career enhancement for blue-collar workers
This program is aligned with Government of India’s Clean
This is a program covering Work Etiquettes, Basics of English India Mission. In an effort to make people understand the
and the habit of saving, for blue-collar workers. Our student importance of cleanliness & hygiene, BIL student volunteers
volunteers design a curriculum for each session with guidance conduct weekly workshops with the street vendors to teach
from our pool of faculty. Also, the entire training roll out is simple waste management techniques and how tools of waste
conducted by our Sarathi volunteers. management can help micro business keep their surroundings
clean.
2. Suvidha: My Government, My Schemes
6. Shiksha: Teaching Mathematics and English to
This program involves regular surveys of vendors around BSE to government school students
understand their awareness on various government schemes
& the savings tools available to them. Students then conduct It involves BIL student volunteers teaching Mathematics and
awareness workshops for them and help vendors connect English. Our students, with guidance from our pool of faculty,
with a bank or another financial company to avail the various create basic syllabi for these subjects and teach students in
savings tools & financial services offered to them. government schools in an attempt to impart knowledge of the
fundamental subjects of today’s world.
3. Smart Savings for a Better Tomorrow
7. Drishti: A Socially Inclusive Financial Literacy
This is an on-going program conducted by student volunteers Program
for BSE Security Staff & service providers. It is inclined to teach
them the habit of micro savings so that they can make the This financial literacy program meant for the hearing, speech
necessary improvements to their life. Students use a gamified and visually impaired aims at making them familiar with the
approach to impart financial wisdom to the participants. basics of financial management. Student volunteers, along
with guidance from our pool of faculty, arrange financial
awareness seminars for the participants.
4. Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK)
SEEK involves student volunteers organising safety seminars
and teaching personal safety to young children whose parents
are below the poverty line. The primary objective is to equip
underprivileged children to stay safe in real world situations
they encounter in their daily lives.

These programs and workshops have currently been implemented in BSE and nearby areas. But we plan to grow this initiative
and reach out to as many people as possible. We hope, in the long run, this initiative is able to make a difference in the lives of
people.
*Participation - Open for Volunteers
10 Learning Outside Classroom

Outbound - Offsite Teambuilding Workshop


Team Synergy occurs when two or more people work together, and the result is greater than the sum of their individual efforts.
Aligning ourselves with this thought, we, at BSE Institute, conduct a unique, two-day, offsite team building workshop for our
students. These workshops are designed to engage students in challenging, high-octane activities which force them to pool
their resources and work together to make the most of both, their individual skills and talents as well as combined efforts.

Students are exposed to situations where they are forced out of their comfort zones and have to apply their communication
skills, problem solving ability and adaptability planning; and have to build trust. This invariably brings out the leaders in
them. These activities encourage students to look at situations from not just their own vantage points but also from different
perspectives. Leadership is emphasized throughout all the activities. Students also get to experience a variety of adventure sports
like River rafting, Rock Climbing, Flying Fox, Rappelling, Archery, Rifle shooting, etc., which help them conquer their fears,
individually as well as a group.

*Participation - Open for all


11 Learning Outside Classroom

Independent Discussion Group (IDG) - Forum for Open Discussion

A well rounded personality, the ability to apply critical thinking strategies, leadership skills & conflict resolution skills are the
characteristics that have become as important as academics, arguably even more. In order to encourage students to develop
these aspects of their personality while also teaching them the best ways to put forth their ideas & thoughts for consideration,
BSE Institute conducts a weekly session called Independent Discussion Group.

The guiding principle of BIL IDG is that open, liberal dialogue amongst peers will go much further than a conventional lecture
in helping them open their minds to different ideologies while also teaching them to put forth their views in a civil and
non-argumentative manner. Debate and discussion alone do not serve a purpose unless they are rightly directed & conducted in
the right spirit. Recognizing this, BIL has put in place a set of rules dictating the flow & structure of the session. Each discussion
topic is moderated and pre-planned.

The ultimate goal is to allow for fair, bilateral, non-argumentative, productive discussions on topics of the past, the present and
future which will in turn make the students capable of handling corporate life better, while also making them more balanced
as individuals.
*Participation - Open for all

BIL Social - Interactive Sessions for Self Development


Gone are the days where academic excellence alone could land you
a good job. The industry, today, needs employees with well-rounded
personalities. In order to give its students an edge above the others,
not only academically but also as individuals, BIL hosts extra-curricular
activities and workshops for its students, every week.

BIL Social is a weekly event which incorporates various co-curricular


and extra-curricular activities, organized to help students step out of
their comfort zones and learn in the process. The primary objective of
this activity is to enhance the creativity and social skills of the students.
Students are placed in social situations which may not align with their
comfort zones. BIL Social provides them with an opportunity to develop
interpersonal relationships. Social interactions also boost self-esteem,
develop interpersonal skills & in turn, enable personal growth.

Such activities teach students how to work well with different people,
build leadership qualities, develop their communication skills & handle
conflict resolution. Participation in such events improves the critical
thinking skills of students. They expand their social circle, which help
them form connections and thus develop a greater world perspective.
Breaking the monotony of classwork & studies, this event receives a
very positive response from the students. Of course, awards & rewards
given out each week act as great positive motivators.
*Participation - Open for all
12 Advantages of Post Graduate Program In Banking & Finance

Today, Banking has become a niche career for seekers & enthusiasts in the field of commerce & accounts. Choosing banking as a
career is a wise option for those interested to fast track their careers & wish to get exposure of global markets at an early stage.
It is thus considered as the first step towards understanding the global economy, discovering the challenges of the marketplace
& identifying themselves with tremendous opportunities, both within the country and abroad.

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s banking sector is sufficiently capitalized & well-regulated. Credit, market & liquidity
risk studies suggest that Indian banks are generally resilient and have withstood the global downturn well. The advancements
in technology have brought the mobile and internet banking services to the fore. The banking sector is laying greater emphasis
on providing improved services to their clients and also upgrading their technology infrastructure to enhance the customer’s
overall experience.

Since there is a considerable dearth of qualified candidates, a post graduate program in banking & finance promises to narrow
the demand gap considerably. The Post-Graduation program in Banking & Finance (PGPBF) aims to equip individuals to survive
in a banking organization both in terms of technical and non-technical aspects. It is also believed that candidates would have
a competitive edge and may be absorbed by the banks and financial institutions on priority. Our PGPBF course is innovative,
comprehensive and provide the requisite knowledge to nurture future banking and finance professionals. This program not
only covers the knowledge of banking & finance operations, but also helps in building student’s managerial and technical skills.

Batch Profile - 2018


7%

17% 54%

Commerce
Engineering
Finance
Management
18% Science

4%
4% 2%
11%

11%
Freshers
1-11 Months
12-18 Months
19-24 Months
>24 Months
72%

36%

Male
Female

64%
13 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

• Introduction to Financial Markets


• Business
• Communication
Mathematics for Bankers
• • with
Dealing Macro Economics
Data
• Commercial Banking Operations
• Financial Information Systems
SEMESTER 1 •
• Financial Management Principles and Practice
Business
• &Introduction
Financial Econometrics
to Financial Accounting Bank
• Accounts for Financial
• Credit Markets
Management Legal Aspects of Banking
• • Leadership Development
FinTech Personal Finance and Payments-I
• Technical Analysis
• Microsoft Excel Basic

• Introduction to Investment Banking


• Wealth Management
• Marketing of Financial Products
• Information Technology in Banking
• Leadership Development - II


Customer Services and Relationship Management
Foreign Exchange Markets & International Finance / Banking
SEMESTER 2
• Rural Banking
• Derivatives and Commodities
• Introduction to Financial Spreadsheets
• Fixed Income Securities in India
• Internship
14 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

• Introduction to Financial Markets


• Business
• Communication
Mathematics for Bankers
• • with
Dealing Macro Economics
Data
• Commercial Banking Operations
• Financial Information Systems
SEMESTER 1 •
• Financial Management Principles and Practice
Business
• &Introduction
Financial Econometrics
to Financial Accounting Bank
• Accounts for Financial
• Credit Markets
Management Legal Aspects of Banking
• • Leadership Development
FinTech Personal Finance and Payments-I
• Technical Analysis
• Microsoft Excel Basic

About Introduction to Financial Markets Highlights


Financial markets are places where people & companies come • Global Financial Markets
to buy and sell assets like stocks, bonds (debt), commodities • Evolution of Banking
and other products. In this module, you will learn about • Overview of Banking
the functioning of financial markets, the current scenario of
global financial markets, an overview of banking sector and its
evolution.

About Mathematics for Bankers Highlights


Throughout banking, mathematical techniques are used. • Concept of interest, Interest Models and Interest
Mathematics for Bankers includes interest modelling, interest Computation
computation, Time Value of money, Mathematical modelling, • Application of the concepts in calculating
risk management, among other things. This module covers
• Repayment of Loans
Interest models and interest computation along with other
loan related mathematics and modelling as well the time value • Time Value of money
of money.

About Macro Economics Highlights


Macro Economics is a branch of economics dealing with the • Aggregate Demand and Supply, GDP
performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of an • Inflation and Interest Rates
economy as a whole. This includes national, regional, and • Monetary and Fiscal Policy
global economies.
• Fiscal Deficit and Balance of Payments
This module covers the estimation of aggregate demand and
supply and Gross Domestic Product as well as, inflation and
interest rates and monetary and fiscal policies and deficits.

About Commercial Banking Operations Highlights


Commercial banking is the business of making consumer • Individual and Non-Individual Customers
loans, mortgages and the like, taking deposits and offering • KYC & AML
products such as checking accounts and CDs. This module • Types of Deposits
covers the core operations common to all commercial banks
• Overview of Banking Transactions and Record Keeping
as well as the various processes involved in banking and the
responsibilities and rights of bankers. • Asset Products and Negotiable Instruments
• Payment Systems
• Bankers’ Responsibilities & Rights
15 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

About Financial Management Principles &


Highlights
Practice
Financial management refers to the efficient and effective • Foundation of Financial Management
management of money (funds) in order to accomplish the • Risk and Return: Valuation of Bonds and Shares
objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function • Understanding Financial Statements
directly associated with the top management. It covers the
• Ratio Analysis and Break Even Analysis
foundations of financial management, laying importance on
the interpretation & analysis of financial statements, as well • Capital Budgeting: Cost of Capital, Management of
as, capital budgeting. Working capital
• Leverages & Capital Structure

About Introduction to Financial


Highlights
Accounting Bank
Financial accounting is a specialized branch of accounting • Meaning and need for accounting
that keeps track of a company’s financial transactions. The • Accounting Process: Finalization of Accounts,
transactions are recorded, summarized and presented in a Reconciliation, Petty Cash
financial report such as an income statement or a balance
• Accounting for Inventory, Accounting for Depreciation,
sheet by using standardized guidelines.
This module covers the accounting process and the guidelines Accounting for Capitalisation
set by centralized authorities such US G.A.A.P. & I.F.R.S. It • Balance Sheet and Ratio Analysis
also covers the accounting methods used for capitalization &
expensing, inventory, Depreciation and Amortization.

About Credit Management Legal


Highlights
Aspects of Banking
Legal Aspects of Banking include many state and federal • The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
regulations governing financial institutions. In the current • The Banking Regulations Act of 1949
regulatory environment, banks have no choice but to make • The Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
compliance a priority. This can involve an expensive and
• The Foreign Exchange Management Act 2000
labour-intensive process that will affect everyone within the
organization. This module covers the various acts & provisions • The Prevention of Money laundering Act 2000
in India that govern the Banking Sector. • Bankers’ Books Evidence Act 1891

About Leadership Development - I Highlights

While your technical skills may get your foot in the door, your • Fundamentals of Communication
people skills are what open most of the doors to come. Your • Body Language
work ethic, your attitude, your communication skills, your • Vocal Impact
emotional intelligence and a whole host of other personal
• Time Management
attributes are the soft skills that are crucial for career success.
These attributes have been lumped into the module, ‘Soft • Corporate Lingo
Skills and English Communication’.
This module covers Effective Communication, Listening and
Writing Skills, Speed Reading, Presentation skills as well as
Mind Mapping, a technique of bringing thoughts out into a
visual form.
16 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

About Technical Analysis Highlights


Technical analysis is an analysis methodology for forecasting • Theories, Techniques & Benefits
the direction of prices through the study of past market data, • Important Aspects of Technical Analysis
primarily price and volume. Fundamental analysts examine • Charts and their patterns
earnings, dividends, assets, quality, ratio, new products and
• Technical Indicators
research & development. This module covers the various tools
& techniques that analysts use to interpret & represent data
& findings. This module is especially critical for students who
aspire to work in risk management, credit management etc.
where use of statistical data is imperative for getting results.

About Commercial Banking Operations Highlights


From an accountant to a receptionist, human resource to • Basic features of excel
administration department all are using Microsoft Excel. It is • Functions, Formulas & Formatting
not only limited to the large companies, small entrepreneurs • Statistical Functions
& college students are using it for their day to day work.
• Using Dates in Calculations
This module covers the basics of Microsoft Excel, including,
Functions, Formulas, Formatting, Charts & Date Calculations. • Charts & Counting
• TEXT based features in excel
17 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

• Introduction to Investment Banking


• Wealth Management
• Marketing of Financial Products
• Information Technology in Banking
• Leadership Development - II


Customer Services and Relationship Management
Foreign Exchange Markets & International Finance / Banking
SEMESTER 2
• Rural Banking
• Derivatives and Commodities
• Introduction to Financial Spreadsheets
• Fixed Income Securities in India
• Internship

About Introduction to Investment Banking Highlights


An investment bank is a private company that provides various • Investment banking Activities
financial related & other services to individuals, corporations & • Raising Equity Capital
governments such as raising financial capital by underwriting • Raising Debt
or acting as the client’s agent in the issuance of securities. This
• The Underwriting Process
module covers the operations of an Investment Bank, such
as, raising equity capital and debt in capital markets by using • Raising Finance in International Markets
underwriting; M&A, Corporate Restructuring etc. • Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring,
Asset Management

About Wealth Management Highlights


Wealth management is a high-level professional service that • Financial Planning and Wealth Management
combines financial and investment advice, accounting & tax • Internal and External Environment
services, retirement planning and legal or estate planning for • Investment concepts in Financial planning
one set fee.
• Investment Policy & Risk Assessment using investor
This module covers all the sub-sections of wealth management
including investment concepts, fixed income, annuities, equity questionnaire
investments, income tax & insurance as well as Funds after • Fixed Income & Equity Investment
retirement & individual retirement arrangements. • Life Insurance, Medical Insurance & General Insurance
It will also cover knowledge on various sources of funds after • Income Tax for Individual
retirement & estate planning. Candidates will also be exposed • Wealth Tax & Taxation on Business Entities
to study of Income Tax on Investment & Retirement needs.
• IRA Traditional/Modern & Social Security/Annuities

About Marketing of Financial Products Highlights


Marketing of financial products is the aggregate function • Analysing the Macro Environment
absorbed at providing facility to satisfy customer’s monetary • Analysing the Micro Environment
needs & wants. All financial institutions, including consumer • Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning
banks and corporate financial service providers, practice some
• Developing and Communicating the Marketing Mix
form of marketing.
This module will display the benefits of using an analytical • Services Marketing
approach to marketing in the financial services industry & will
show students how to undertake that analysis.
18 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

About Information Technology in Banking Highlights


Information technology has been the cornerstone of recent • Introduction to Information Technology in Banking
financial sector reforms aimed at increasing the speed and • Core Banking Solutions
reliability of financial operations & of initiatives to strengthen • Applications of IT solutions in Banking
the banking sector. Technology has opened up new markets,
• Study of problems and the possible sectors within banking
new products, new services and efficient delivery channels
where IT can be adopted.
for the banking industry. Online electronics banking, mobile
banking and internet banking are just a few examples.

About Leadership Development - II Highlights


While your technical skills may get your foot in the door, your • Critical Reasoning
people skills are what open most of the doors to come. Your • Leadership
work ethic, your attitude, your communication skills, your • Stress Management
emotional intelligence and a whole host of other personal
• Conflict Management
attributes are the soft skills that are crucial for career success.
These attributes have been lumped into the module, ‘Soft • Report Writing
Skills and English Communication’.

About Customer Services & Relationship


Highlights
Management
Customer relationship management is a term that refers to • Importance of customer service
practices, strategies & technologies which companies use to • Customer Service policies and aspects
manage & analyze customer interactions & data throughout • Customer service process
the customer lifecycle; with the goal of improving business
• Sales & Marketing
relationships with customers, assisting in customer retention
& driving sales growth. • Selling Skills
This module covers the popular policies & strategies acquired
for customer service to successfully uphold relationships with
customers.

About Foreign Exchange Markets &


Highlights
International Finance / Banking
Foreign Exchange / FOREX market is a space where currencies • Definition of Foreign Exchange and Instruments used
are traded. It is also the largest & most liquid market in the • Foreign Exchange Markets and FOREX in India
world, with average traded values that can be close to trillions • Exchange Rates and Positions, Inter Bank Rates and
of dollars per day. Businesses having cross border transactions
Merchant Rates
are always exposed to risks and volatilities of International
Finance. This module majorly covers FOREX markets, their • Process Flows for Forex Transactions, Exchange Control
fluctuations and effect of these fluctuations on international Regulations, Management of Forex Risks
finance & banking. • Role of Bank’s Treasury, Rupee Desk of Treasury
• Export & Import Finance, Documents used in International
Trade, Payment Mechanisms in International Trade

About Rural Banking Highlights


Rural Banks are local level banking organizations operating in • Priority sector lending
different States of India. They have been created with a view • Financial literacy and inclusion
to serve primarily the rural areas of India with basic banking • Role of BC/BF in financial inclusion
and financial services. This module covers the increased role &
• PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna)
potential of rural India in the country‘s economic development
& the role of Banking & other alternatives in the area of rural • Role of banks, new payment banks & small banks in
credit. financial inclusion
19 Curriculum Summary - PGP Banking & Finance

About Derivatives & Commodities Highlights

A commodity market is a market which generally trades in • Derivative Products


primary economic sector rather than manufactured products. • Options, Option Strategies, Option Greeks
Commodity markets can include physical trading & derivatives • Futures, Pricing of Futures, Types of Margins
trading using spot prices, forwards, futures and options on
• Commodity Futures Trading – History
futures. This module also covers derivative products such as
options & futures, as well as; commodities trading, its history • Commodity Hedging, Clearing & Settlement
and the processes of clearing & settlement. • Risk Management

About Introduction to Financial Spreadsheets Highlights

Financial spreadsheets aid companies when preparing and • Financial Spreadsheets


reviewing financial information. They are inexpensive options • Name function
for financial analysis which are easily used by most company • Data Analysis
personnel. Spreadsheets are also used in conjunction with the
• Graphics
company’s management information system, creating a solid
reporting system for management decisions. • Data Management
This module covers advanced Microsoft Excel tools, including • Match Index
Name Functions, Data Analysis, Match Indexing and Macros. • Introduction to Macros

About Fixed Income Securities in India Highlights

A fixed-income security, commonly referred to as a bond or • Introduction to Debt Markets


money market security, is a loan made by an investor to a • Bond Structure
government or corporate borrower. The borrower, or issuer, • Bonds with Options
promises to pay a set amount of interest, called the coupon,
• Risks in Bonds I
on a predetermined basis until a set date.
This module covers Debt Markets, Bonds and its valuation, • Risks in Bonds II
MBS & ABS along with their respective valuations • Introduction to Bond Valuation I & II
20 Program Benefits

Simulation Based Training * Industry Internship *

Simulation exercises are often used for training participants Industry internships are the best means of gaining practical
through experiencing the particular scenario by creating experience in the industry. You can put your learning into
fictional situations. Simulations in a training program allows practice. It will also reflect well on your resume. This is an
for the application of theory into something akin to real life. opportunity we are providing to meritorious students to gain
It will help to learn the core banking operations through the some practical experience before stepping into their careers.
software by simulation of banking scenarios.

Career Guidance * International Visit for Students *

It is natural to get confused and feel lost in the stage where It is highly vital for banking & finance professionals to have
you are still figuring out what you want to do career wise. international exposure because the global policy decisions
At such times, guidance from someone from the field always have a direct impact on India as well! With globalization, it
helps in taking decisions. Through interactions with industry is important to understand global banking interactions. The
specialists and career counselors, you get insights into the international visit will be an opportunity for you to get more
various career opportunities within the industry. than a glimpse of the banking & finance sector internationally.

SEBI Visit * Industry Visits *


Our students visited SEBI situated at SEBI Bhavan, Bandra Curious to know the back office operations in banks? Or
Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai. An interactive session what control processes are implemented in banks? Industry
took place between the BIL students & the SEBI officials. The visits are a way to view theory in practice. It will help you
visit helped them understand how SEBI as a regulator has
to understand the various roles and the functions performed
been pushing systemic reforms aggressively & successively.
within a banking organization.
* Optional, subject to performance
21 Internship Structure

Industry Engagement
On an average more than 50 lakh students graduate every year in India with a three, four or five years degree after 12th
standard from all streams. More than 75% of these students enter the job market and nearly 47 percent graduates are
unemployable. Employability requires the candidate to possess both job related and generic skills. However, there are gaps in
both areas.

What is required is a learning ecosystem where the students


• Not only learn the concepts but also get to apply them in the workplace context
• Build on their generic skills by immersing themselves in situations where they get to observe them being demonstrated as
well as emulate them

Objective of Structured Internship


A recurring theme in the realm of educational reform and innovation has been that of linking University education with Industry,
to develop professional competency in an individual.

Industry interface meets the rapidly changing needs and challenges of a professional work place. This practice enables students
to acquire professional and domain skills by applying the knowledge they possess, in unfamiliar, open ended real life situations.

Benefits to Students
The industry interface component of learning at the BSE Institute is designed to bridge the gap between the classroom
environment and the corporate world. Our experienced academic mentors are readily available to bring out the specific skill set
in students, as required by the industry. It provides an opportunity to undergo the rigor of professional environment, both in
form and in substance. It will also help them to satisfy their inquisitiveness about the corporate world.

The Process
After a brief orientation in the assigned organization, the students are involved directly in addressing the predefined problems
of the host organization

The students are encouraged to work independently, under the technical guidance of a professional expert of the organization
and the general guidance of faculty

Various forms of Industry Engagement


It can be a long-term assignment, short term assignment or live project work. Our academic mentors; depending on the
student’s knowledge, skill, leadership quality, the type of requirement & work load from different industry, allot the respective
assignments to students.

The following is an indicative list of types of industry engagement


• Industry practice onsite for 3 months duration.
• Offsite project focused on a well-defined problem which is done by a group of 3 to 5 students under the guidance of a
corporate mentor from the sponsoring organization and the academic mentor from the institute. This is done by the
student on campus with a few site visits to understand specifications and study the problem.

Monitoring
Continuous monitoring would be done by the academic mentors. Monitoring system will see to it that students strictly follow
the organization rules, regulations and timings. Academic mentors keep a watch on the students with the help of organization
coordinators and devise various means to gauge the student’s progress.

Evaluation
In the curriculum, Industry Practice is a course and it will carry 100 marks weightage. Student’s performance would be measured
through different components like Project reports, Seminar, Viva, weekly / fortnight progress report. A handout will be given to
the students before starting the course describing all the components of evaluation, dates, marks etc.
22 Placement Assistance

To Avail Placement
• Should have registered for placement assistance (Placement Registration Form is to be filled up at appropriate time)
• Should be a valid student of BSE Institute Limited
• Should not be less than 18 (eighteen) and more than 28 (twenty eight) years of age at the time of registration for
placement
• Should not have any dues of fees to be paid to BSE Institute Limited.

• Placement Assistance shall be extended to students for six months from the time of registration.
• Complete co-operation of student with the industries offering placement & with the BIL placement officials are essential
for Placement Assistance to be delivered
• The student must abide by all rules and regulations of the Placement Services division
• A student who is sponsored by his/her employer is not eligible for Placement Assistance
• The student needs to clearly and completely fill their contact address, contact number and email id in the Application Form.In
case of any change, the student shall immediately communicate the changes via. email: admissions@bseindia.com

Placement Record Ratio

3% 14%
21%
10%

4%

21%
17%

10%
Business Analyst Business Development Manager
Deputy Manager Equity Analyst
Relationship Manager Research Analyst
Wealth Manager Dealer
23 Alumni Details

Name of the student Name of the company Designation

Kajal Pandey Reliance General Insurance Business Development Manager

Satya Bhagwani Pivot Management Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Business Analyst

Priya Sushilkumar Pareek Andromeda Financial Pvt. Ltd. Business Development Manager

Shruti Nair Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. Business Analyst

Ishita Chandreshbhai Shah Morningstar India Pvt. Ltd. Business Analyst

Mahek Arora Morningstar India Pvt. Ltd. Business Analyst

Shravani Jewanraj Mudaliar Kotak Mahindra Bank Deputy Manager

Kiran Capoor Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. Equity Analyst

Sanjana Shah Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. Equity Analyst

Pranav Goshalia Motilal Oswal Securities Pvt. Ltd. Equity Analyst

Sana Shaikh BSE Survilence Equity Analyst

Sheetal Vishwakarma Motilal Oswal Securities Pvt. Ltd. Equity Analyst

Anuja Mohare Asit C Mehta Financial Services Relationship Manager

Parth Mahesh Shah Asit C Mehta Financial Services Relationship Manager

Gaurav Sane India Infoline Finance Ltd. Relationship Manager

Pooja Murukate BSE Survilence Research Analyst

Urvisha Jagaseth CARE Ratings Research Analyst

Vivek Pandey Franklin Templeton Investments Research Analyst

Rishi Bhattacharya Morningstar India Pvt. Ltd. Research Analyst

Gargi Sawant Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. Research Analyst

Gulshan Ramchandani Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. Research Analyst

Yagnesh Mukesh Darji Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. Wealth Manager

Hiral Chavan Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. Wealth Manager

Kartik Pandit Kulkarni Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. Wealth Manager

Priyanka Manish Shah Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. Wealth Manager

Riddhi Chopda Sunidhi Securities Wealth Manager

Sonali Kumari Kotak securities Wealth Manager

Nirav Bhanushali Arcadia Share Broking Ltd. Business Development Manager

Kishan Solanki Angel Broking Ltd. Dealer

* This is a sample representation only.


24 Corporate Connect
BSE Institute Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Limited - first stock exchange in Asia. BSE is the first in the country to
be granted permanent recognition under the Securities Contract Regulation Act, 1956.

BSE has had an interesting rise to prominence over the past 143 years. BSE, as a brand, has been and is synonymous with the
capital markets in India. Its index ‘SENSEX’ is the benchmark equity index that reflects the health of the Indian economy.

BSE Institute being a premier facility in financial and capital market training is popular amongst the whole range of institutions
in the Indian Securities Market, market participants like Government, external agencies, financial institutions and corporates and
also enjoys their support in its functioning.

Our clients comprise of not only the leading organizations from the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sector in India but
also from various other countries. Our global clients regularly fly down their employees to gather the unique insights that the
BSE Institute programs have to offer into the working of financial markets in India.

A few clients of BSE Institute are:

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25 Corporate Connect

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26 Application Process

Eligibility Criteria
• Graduates with minimum 50% from a recognized University having a flair for numbers can apply.
• Students awaiting final semester results of graduation can also submit their application by providing Hall Ticket
(proof of candidate appearing for the final examination). Provisional Admission will be provided to such candidates.

Steps for Applying:


• Initiate the process by paying the application fee of Rs. 700/- via. Online OR by cheque/ Demand draft drawn in favor
of “BSE Institute Ltd”, payable at Mumbai.
• Fill in the application form with all the required details. Refer the website to download the application form.

The Application form with Prospectus can be obtained in the following ways:
i) In person:
• Collect form from BSE Institute Limited, 19th Floor, P. J. Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai– 400 001 or from the
BSE Institute Limited regional centres. A complete list of the regional centres for purchasing the form can be
found on our website: http://pgpbf.bsebti.com
• Application Fee of Rs. 700/- has to be paid by Cash or DD drawn in favor of “BSE Institute Limited”, payable at
Mumbai.

ii) By post: OR

• Send a requisition to Admissions In - Charge, BSE Institute Limited, 19th Floor, P. J. Towers, Dalal Street,
Mumbai – 400 001
• Attach a Demand Draft for Rs. 700/-* drawn in favor of ‘BSE Institute Limited’, payable at Mumbai
• The brochure will be couriered to you.

OR

iii) Download Online:


• Download the application form from the BSE Institute Limited website: http://pgpbf.bsebti.com
-- Fill application form details
-- Affix candidate’s photograph and sign across it
-- Attach the documents as mentioned below
-- Attach a Demand Draft for Rs. 700/-* drawn in favor of BSE Institute Limited Ltd., payable at Mumbai
• Send the application form, with attachments, by post to BSE Institute Limited, 19th Floor, P. J. Towers, Dalal
Street, Mumbai– 400 001.
• The brochure will be couriered to you.

• Submit the application form along with duly attested photocopies of all the documents mentioned below.
• Candidates sending their application form & photocopies of all semester graduation marksheets via. courier, will have
to post on following address:

Admissions In-charge
BSE Institute Ltd,
19th floor, P.J.Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400001.

Below documents to be submitted at the time of Application:


Self-attested photocopies of:
• SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate • Graduation passing certificate
• HSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate and Leaving Certificate • Birth Date proof
• F.Y, S.Y, T.Y Marksheet • Aadhar Card copy
27 Application Process

Selection Criteria
• Valid BIL- ET* Scores for Indian students.
• MBA Entrance Tests: CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT by GMAC, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT & State CET tests where applicable, as per
AICTE guidelines.
• Selected students will be called for Personal Interview.

Disclaimer
Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. The Application form is not transferable and the
application for admission should be in the prescribed format issued by BSE Institute Limited only. You are advised to keep a
photocopy of the Application form submitted to BSE Institute Limited.
28 Admission Process

The admission committee takes into account candidate’s educational qualification and performance in entrance test & personal
Interview. On successful evaluation, an offer letter is issued to the candidate stating the admission guidelines & fee structure.
Candidate has to accept the offer, and pay the admission fee to confirm the enrollment.

Program Fees - The Total fee for Post Graduate Program in Banking & Finance is Rs. 1,65,000/- plus taxes.

Following are the modes of payment:


1. Demand Draft (D.D) / Cheque : Candidate can pay the admission fee via. cheque OR demand draft made in favor of “BSE
Institute Limited”, payable at Mumbai.
2. Candidate can pay the admission fee via. NEFT as well. Details shall be shared at the time of admission.

Admission Cancellation Procedure:


• The students who wish to cancel their admission will have to submit an application along with their original fee receipt and
college ID
• The admission will be cancelled within a month of application submission
• The original documents will be returned to the candidate after the cancellation

Refund Policy:

• The Application fees once paid will not be refunded for any reason.
• Fees will be refund to a student in case he/him drops out before the course commencement and does not attend any
lectures, seminars or practical’s. In this case 25% of the total fees paid will be deducted and rest of the amount will be
refunded.
• No fees will be refunded post commencement of the course.

Assessment & Certification

After the course completion, candidate will be awarded with certificate of “Post Graduate in Banking & Finance” from
BSE Institute Ltd.
29 Student Query

All students’ queries may be addressed here:


The Admissions In-Charge
BSE Institute Limited, 19th Floor, P. J. Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001.
Toll free no.: 1800 22 9030
Fax: 022 2272 3250
E-mail: admissions@bseindia.com,
Website: pgpbf.bsebti.com

Students may seek the help of specific BSE Institute Limited divisions to address their issues:

1. Admission, Counselling 2 Fee receipt, Bonafide Certificate


The Admissions In-Charge The Admissions In-Charge
BSE Institute Limited, BSE Institute Limited,
19th Floor, P. J. Towers, 19th Floor, P. J. Towers,
Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001. Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001.

3. Subject Related Queries


The Admissions In-Charge
BSE Institute Limited,
19th Floor, P. J. Towers,
Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001.
30 Corporate & Student Events

Stock Torero

Every year we at BSE Institute host Stock Torero, a national level trading competition. Students from various business schools
including institutions like IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Prin. L.N. Welingkar
Institute of Management Development and Research, NMIMS, VGSOM –IIT, HR College of Commerce and Economics, Institute
for Technology & Management, R.K Institute of Management & Research, Chetna’s Institute of Management & Research, Guru
Nanak Institute of Management and Jai Hind College participated in the intraday simulated trading competition.

The groundwork for the competition starts months before the D-Day, committees are formed and work is divided among
different departments. There are 3 major departments, the media & Research department takes in charge of all the news and
feeds that are broadcasted during the trading session. The jobbers from jobbing team works on day with the traders. And, the
third committee – Marketing is responsible for visiting different colleges and inviting the students.

The competition creates a virtual working environment for stock trading. Participants experience the real trading environment
with live news feed and market fluctuations. They test their trading strategies, decision making and analytical skills.
31 Corporate & Student Events

BIFO - BSE International Financial Olympiad


BSE International Financial Olympiad is an initiative to extend financial literacy at the school level through its flagship innovative
and educative, national-level financial quiz competition. It is aimed at encouraging school students to explore and learn more
about the financial world by developing analytical and problem solving skills that will be essential to their careers. It focuses on
empowering students with a proper understanding of the opportunities in the financial markets. It helps students prioritize their
financial goals and guides them towards becoming financially responsible and independent individuals.

Young people, today, face more responsibilities and challenges than ever before. They now bear more of the costs of their own
education, they also tend to borrow large sums of money at an early age. Hence it is critical for them to be financially literate at
an early age. However their curriculum is already overloaded and with decreasing attention spans, conventional approaches to
teaching will not work, which is why we, at BSE Institute Ltd., thought of devising a fun filled national level competition to help
school children to acquire financial knowledge.

This year, we hosted the 6th edition of this event and we had a very good response, from all over the country. A total of 15,000
students from over 600 schools across the country participated in the national level competition which was spread over 6
months. We are confident that the BIFO will go a long way in encouraging our youth to be financially literate.
32 Corporate & Student Events

DALAL STREET LIT FEST


Dalal Street Lit Fest Exchange is a unique confluence which celebrates creativity in all its forms of literature, arts, culture and
heritage and promote aesthetics in society. We at BSE Institute have coalesced the two miscellaneous world of Literature &
Finance.

Dalal Street Lit Fest Exchange, an exchange of Words, Thoughts & Expressions amalgamate the two diverse world. The fest
presents an array of workshops to choose from, talks and discussions in the presence of some truly inspirational personalities,
& also performances by aspiring artists of all genres. The fest brings together Artists, industry bigwigs, thinkers, humanitarians,
philanthropist, business leaders, journalists, entertainers & emerging talents under one roof. Dalal Street Lit Fest Exchange 2018
features engrossing panel discussions, exclusive book launches, talk sessions & workshops.

Held at the iconic International Convention Hall of Bombay Stock Exchange, Dalal Street Lit Fest Exchange, marks a resurgence
of literary cultural. The lit fest is primarily focused on literature but clasps culture and ideas more broadly with interesting panels
every year on a varied range of topics including fiction, nonfiction, literary, politics, Business, Finance, history, society, poetry,
science, mathematics, philosophy and religion.
33 Corporate & Student Events
34 Corporate & Student Events

Torque
Torque is one of the most eventful evening with mixed feeling of happiness & nostalgia at BSE Institute. The graduating
student get the opportunity to get valuable insights from dignitaries like Mr. Sudhakar Rao, Chairman, BSE Institute Ltd,
Mr. Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE Ltd & Mr. Ambarish Datta, MD & CEO, BSE Institute Ltd. We felicitate our students
with certificates & trophies and celebrate their memorable journey with BIL. The convocation ceremony is followed by cultural
event which has stunning performances by students & staff.

Torque is the most important day in the life of BIL students as it marks the culmination of their academic life. The graduands
come and receive their degrees and awards for their achievements. They give speeches and share their experiences. During the
annual flagship event of the institution the Alumini Meet is also held to take the walk down the corridors of nostalgia. It is one
of the most remarkable evenings that comprises Convocation, cultural show, prize distribution & reunion.
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