IBA Bangalore and BFSI Sector Skill Council, Mumbai Launch an Industry Integrated 2-Year PGDM & AEPGP (in BFSI & FinTech)
In a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing employability in the financial services sector in India, IBA Bangalore and the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) – Sector Skill Council (BFSI-SSC), have entered into a strategic partnership to launch an unique 2-year PGDM Programme in BFSI & FinTech.
Marking a milestone in its Silver Jubilee (25th Year) celebrations, IBA Bangalore becomes the 1st B-School in India to introduce this innovative BFSI-focused “PGDM + AEPGP (Apprenticeship Embedded Post-Graduate Programme)”, which is designed to create career opportunities for fresh graduates aspiring to excel in the fast-evolving BFSI and FinTech sectors.
The program was formally launched in the presence of Dr. Nabaroon Chakraborty, National Head – Institution Engagement, BFSI Sector Skill Council (BFSI-SSC), Mumbai, and Dr. Manish Jain, Founder & Chairman, Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bengaluru. The occasion was also attended by Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath, Dean – Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations, Dr. Nagendra Hegde, Associate Director, Mr. Santanu Saha, Head–Admissions, IBA Bengaluru, and Mr. Kishore B. S., CEO, FinTrain Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the Authorized Training Partner for the program.
The program follows a distinctive industry-integrated model, wherein the students undergo an intensive academic learning and skill develop-ment on-campus during the first year, followed by a complete second year dedicated to apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training (OJT) in the industry with leading Nationalized and Private Sector Banks, FinTech, NBFCs and Insurance Companies.
The students enrolled in this programme will receive stipend during apprenticeship, with various opportunities, depending on the organization and performance. This unique ‘earnwhile-you-learn’ approach enables students to gain valuable industry exposure while pursuing their management education.
Upon successful completion of the 2-year PGDM and AEGP, students will be eligible for pre-placement offers and final placement opportunities, with attractive compensation packages based on their performance and industry requirements.
The collaborative initiative reflects the shared commitment of IBA Bangalore and BFSI-SSC to ‘develop future-ready professionals’ equipped with industry-relevant knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience required by the BFSI & FinTech ecosystem. The institute authorities have mentioned that admissions are open for this program in Academic Year 2026-28.
