This Programme was launched by the School of Management Studies, IGNOU, following an MoU between IGNOU and the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) in order to provide an avenue for post graduate academic qualification in Banking and Financial Services, for the members of the IIBF. This Programme has been designed to meet the customized needs of banking professions with CAIIB certification. The Programme has been considered desirable to upgrade the managerial skills and capabilities of the in-service banking professionals.
The MBA (Banking & Finance) (MBF) Programme consists of 28 courses with a total credit weightage of 116 credits in all. These courses comprise of:
a) Twenty (20) Core courses (from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020) of 4 Credit each = 80 Credits.
b) Seven (07) Courses from any one of the chosen specialization area of 4 credits each = 28 Credits.
c) One (01) Project course MMPP-001 of 8 credits. MMPP-001 (Project Course) is equivalent to two courses. The fee will be equivalent to two courses. However, for registration purposes MMPP-001 (Project Course) is treated as one course.
d) Students need to select 7 courses in each of the semesters during the programmes.

Courses:

This programme consists of 21 courses in all. These 21 courses include 11 basic courses, 5 specialisation courses and 5 integrative courses, including a project course equivalent to two courses.

HOW TO APPLY

For seeking admission to MBA (Banking & Finance) Programme, a candidate is required to apply to the Regional Director concerned, in the prescribed application form with requisite fee and other documents, like the qualifying certificate of CAIIB. Admission will be offered to all the eligible candidates subject to a maximum limit mutually agreed upon between IGNOU and IIBF.

Admission to this programme is without any Entrance Test. This programme consists of 21 courses in all. These 21 courses include 11 Basic Courses, 5 Specialisation Courses and 5 Integrative Courses, which include a Project Course equivalent to two courses.