Master of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Services (MBA in BKFS)

There are a number of Scholarships you can apply for, some of them are pertaining to Defence personnel, Divyaang, Merit-based Scholarships for Indians and Foreigners, and also Scholarships for MAHE Alumni.

This is subjective to the type of scholarship the candidate has applied for. The types and discounts are as follows:

• Defense personnel can avail 20% scholarship discount provided they have a minimum of 2 years’ service in the armed forces.
• Divyaang (for persons with disabilities) get a 20% scholarship discount. Candidates must submit a certificate of claim as per government norms.
• Merit-based scholarships of 10% are awarded to Indian students with ≥75% (aggregate) at entry-level qualification from a recognized board/university
• Merit-based scholarships for foreigners/NRI students of about 15% / 10% is awarded for students who have recieved ≥ 90% or ≥ 75% (aggregate) at entry-level qualification from a recognized board/university, respectively.
• MAHE /Academy of General Education alumni with ≥ 75% (aggregate) get 15% discount. Note that the continuation of scholarship in subsequent semesters is subjected to the performance in previous semester (70% or 7 CGPA).

Programs delivered in a device-to-device mode in a virtual learning environment are termed “virtual learning” programs. An interactive live classroom environment is created for the participants, and the rigor and engagement of the classroom environment are replicated in a high-quality technology-enabled learning platform. Virtual learning provides an opportunity for working professionals to study without taking a break from their careers. 

While this is not a placement guarantee program, Online Manipal provides placement assistance services to all its students.

• Lectures will be delivered through an appropriate online platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams
• Learners can attend the sessions using a laptop/ mobile at your convenience in your city
• Classes will be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays
• There will be 5 sessions per week, every session will run for 90 minutes
• Multiple assessment modes will be used to test and facilitate learning 
• Participants will be provided with e-books and reading material for each course 

• Varied real-world learning experiences, enabling industry integration and cross-fertilization of ideas 

• Command over key areas such as digital transformation in the banking sector, cryptocurrency & blockchain technology, and innovations in the new-age banking environment 
• Updated knowledge and skill sets aligned with the demands of the BFSI sector 
• Enhanced analytical, problem-solving, managerial, and leadership skills 
• Specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the chosen electives

While you cannot start the online MBA in BKFS anytime, you can choose your own time to study and interact with faculty and go through the course content.

This program is most suited for:

• Early-career professionals aspiring for a career in banking and financial management 
• Mid to senior-level managers in the banking and financial services sector, eager to understand risk management & control in an evolving business environment 
• Business leaders in banking and financial institutions keen to gain a deeper understanding of the BFSI sector in a disruptive world 
• Risk management consultants & finance professionals working in banks or fintech organizations, or handling similar clients/projects

Yes, you will receive a degree certificate after the successful completion of online MBA in BKFS by TAPMI, a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

Please visit the refund policy page or contact our course coordinators for more details.

Learners will need to spend around 15-20 hours/week for a period of 24 months to complete this program. We recommend attendance of 75% per course in the program.

You can access and attend classes while you are traveling. However, we do not recommend this option as you might have an unstable network connection. As mentioned earlier, recordings of all classroom sessions will be available to all program participants.

Yes, if you have an internet connection and the time zone is convenient for you.

Though technical issues are uncommon, recorded sessions will be available for you to revisit in case you face an issue during live sessions.