MBA in FinTech
MBA in FinTech
MBA in FinTech
for Working
Professionals
INDEX
Programme introduction 01
Programme highlights 03
Programme objectives 04
Learning methodology 07
Experiential learning 08
Programme curriculum 10
Eligibility criteria 11
Fee structure 12
Remote lab 13
Mode of examination 15
How to apply 17
Students speak 19
Program Introduction
● The global Fi¬nTech market size is projected to reach USD 16,652 Bn by 2028
from USD 6,588 billion in 2021 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of
13.9% during the forecast period 2022-2028 according to Valuates.
● MBA in FinTech is designed to help working professionals who are aspiring for
rapid career progression in the high-growth areas of FinTech.
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Who Should Apply?
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Programme Highlights
Emphasis on experiential
learningthrough Simulations, The programme uses a
Lab exercises, Work Continuous Evaluation
integrated learning activities, System to assess the
Data Analytics, Illustrations, learners
Hands-on modelling etc.
Become members of an
Blend of classroom and
elite & global community
experiential learning.
of BITS Pilani Alumni.
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Programme Objectives
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WILP Presence and Impact
43+ 1,14,000+
Years of Working
Educating Working Professionals
Professionals Graduated
43,700+ 1100+
Working Professionals
Currently Enrolled Faculty Members
46+
Programmes
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Student
Learning Outcomes
After attending this program,
the students will be able to:
Application of critical
Empathetic leadership Ethically and socially
thinking skills to solve
skill development responsible manner
business problems
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Learning Methodology
Attend online
lectures over weekends
Lectures are conducted live via online classes. Online classrooms offer
similar levels of interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS Pilani campus.
Classes for students admitted during the period Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 will
begin in Jan 2024.
The online lectures are conducted usually over weekends for a total of 7-8
hours per week.
Digital learning
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Experiential Learning
The programme emphasises on Experiential Learning that allows learners
to apply concepts learnt in classroom in simulated and real work situations.
This is achieved through:
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Case studies & Assignments
Carefully chosen real-world cases & assignments are both
discussed and used as problem-solving exercises during the
programme
Project Work
The fourth semester offers an opportunity for learners to apply
their knowledge gained during the programme to a real-world
like complex project. The learner is expected to demonstrate
understanding of vital principles learnt across semesters and
their ability to successfully apply these concepts
Continuous Assessment
The assessment includes graded assignments/quizzes,
mid-semester and comprehensive exam
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Programme Curriculum
Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
Students' choice will be taken as one of the factors while deciding on the Electives offered.
However, Electives finally offered will be at the discretion of the Institute.
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Eligibility Criteria
Employed professionals holding B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ Integrated First Degree of
BITS or its equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks, and minimum one year
relevant work experience after the completion of the degree.
OR
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Fee Structure
The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new
admission during the academic year 2023-24:
Important: For every course in the program institute will recommend textbooks,
students would need to procure these textbooks on their own.
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Remote Lab
● Students enrolled in the WILP management programs have remote access to
the labs in the areas of finance, analytics, and general management.
● These labs play a vital role in enhancing student engagement and enriching the
“learning by doing”- cornerstone of BITS Pilani WILPD programs.
Analytics Lab
The Analytics Lab hosts These packages help the
software packages such as students perform basic,
Tableau, SPSS, Stata, @risk, advanced workplace related
StatTools, Eviews, Anaconda analytics exercises
Navigator, R, Python, and
Power BI among others
Finance Lab
The Finance Lab hosts The Financial markets as well
state-of-the-art Bloomberg as the financial statements
Terminals that capture and valuable business
real-time information information of the industry
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The databases such as The Lab also hosts a simulation on
"Prowess” are also made working capital management that
available to the students so gives the students rich experience in
that they can download the managing the working capital and
information increases their absorption through
experiential learning
Management Lab
The Management Lab is The simulations help improve
equipped with software, the decision-making skills,
simulations, and digital business competence and
resources that students can integrating the application of
leverage in core areas of learnings from various courses
management
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Mode of Examination
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Option 1- Examinations at Designated
Examination Centers:
To take an Online
Examination, the student
must possess a Laptop or
Desktop system with Two
WebCams (One Web
Students choosizng this Cam for the student’s Laptop or Desktop
option can take the frontal face view and a system’s full side view
examinations online Second Web Cam for the during the exam), a
from any location e.g. student’s and smartphone and good
office or home. internet connectivity.
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● However the Institute at its discretion may choose not to offer this option and in
such a case students will need to take the examinations as per Option 1 that
entails appearing for the examination at any one of the designated examination
centres.
● Please click here to refer to the complete details about mandatory IT and Non-IT
Infrastructure requirements for taking the online examinations.
● A student should choose this option only if the student is confident to arrange
the required mandatory IT Infrastructure and Non-IT Infrastructure to take the
examinations under this mode. Students opting for online examinations would
require to log in to the institution’s online examination platform as per the
announce examination schedule and take the online examinations in
compliance with the institution’s defined instructions, guidelines, and rules which
are announced before all examinations.
Important:
While the institute aims to provide both options during semester registration, online
mode availability may not always be guaranteed, and the institute may choose to
offer only one option at its discretion.
While it will be institute’s endeavour to offer both the above options for students to
choose from at the time of registering for any semester, however availability of the
online mode option may not always be feasible or is assured and Institute at its
own discretion could choose to offer only Option 1 as mentioned above.
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How to Apply
Step 1 2 3 4
Fill and submit
Step
Download a PDF
Step
Pay the application
Step
Print the downloaded
your application copy of the fee of INR 1,500 using Application Form and
form for your application form. Net banking/Debit note your Application
chosen program. Card/Credit Card. Form Number.
In the printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section called the
Employer Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and
stamped by your organisation’s HR or any other authorised signatory of the company.
Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candidates may
not be able to get the physical forms signed by their HR/other authorised organisational representative.
Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the HR
using the format available through this link.
On page 4, complete the Mentor Consent Form, Due to remote work policies, some candidates
which needs to be signed by your Mentor. may struggle to get physical mentor signatures.
They can request email approval using a
provided format.
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Who is a mentor:
● Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor,
who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor &
coach for successful completion of the programme.
● Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person
from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same
organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who
has the required qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same
employing organization as that of the candidate, a supporting document giving
justification for the same should be provided by the candidate’s employer.
● Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an
employed professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ A.M.I.E./ Integrated First
Degree of BITS or equivalent. Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil
programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with:
● B.E./ M.Sc./ M.B.A./ M.C.A./ M.B.B.S. etc. and with a minimum of five years of relevant
work experience.
OR
● M.E./ M.S./ M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent.
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Students Speak
I was looking for a programme that would not just enhance my current
knowledge but also equip me to take on new challenges in my current
role. I truly see my decision to pursue a degree programme from BITS
Pilani WILP as the best career move so far. Recorded lectures were
surely a plus point for me.
Gnanaprakash Tarakad
Lead Consultant, High Radius Technologies
Participant of MBA in FinTech
Ashwini M N
Account Director
Participant of MBA in FinTech
The programme from BITS Pilani WILP has been nothing short of
remarkable for me. From the moment I entered the program, I was
impressed by the depth of knowledge and expertise that the faculty
brought to the table. I found this programme quite aligned with my
current job role and equipped me with the right administrative and
management skills.
Arvind K Sehra
Business Head
Participant of MBA in FinTech
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UGC Approval
BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence
Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. The Work Integrated Learning
Programmes (WILP) of BITS Pilani constitutes a unique set of educational
offerings for working professionals. WILP are an extension of programmes
offered at the BITSPilani Campuses and are comparable to our regular
programmes both in terms of unit/credit requirements as well as academic
rigour. In addition, it capitalises and further builds on practical experience of
students through high degree of integration, which results not only in
upgradation of knowledge, but also in up skilling, and productivity increase.
The programme may lead to award of degree, diploma, and certificate in
science, technology/engineering, management, and humanities and social
sciences.
On the recommendation of the Empowered Expert Committee, UGC in its
548th Meeting held on 09.09.20 has approved the continued offering of BITS
Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning programmes.
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