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Executive Programme in Blockchain and FinTech for Business (EPBFB) (Batch 02)
Associate for Technical and Student Support:
Times Professional Learning, A Division of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Programme Overview
The program aims to enable the participant’s ability to understand, apply, analyze and create FinTech products and services.
This is designed to introduce the participant to the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and real-world applications through case studies, assignments and project work
The participants will learn how modern investment strategies will help deploy technology to produce optimal results, explore the disruptive force of changing payment methods, AI/ML in terms of business, using R programming in Data Analytics, and blockchain.
Programme USP
- Contextually designed for working executives.
- Programme faculty team includes the best of the domain experts.
- Focus on real business use cases.
Programme Contents
- Blockchain Principles
- Blockchain Applications
- FinTech for Business
- Marketing of FinTech Products
- Data Analytics for Finance in R
- AI / ML for Business
- Data Modelling in Finance
- IoT for Business
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- International Banking and Technologies
- Capstone Project
Note: Medium of instruction: English, Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.
Duration & Number of Session Hours
Duration: 10 Months
Total sessions (75 Minutes each): 80, Number of hours: Approx. 100
Online: 68 sessions, Number of Hours: Approx. 85
On-campus module of (3 days): 12 sessions, Number of Hours: Approx. 15
One or two sessions from some of the courses will become part of the on-campus orientation module. In case the on-campus module is not conducted due to Covid situation, the same will be included in the total number of sessions.
*The programme duration may be slightly extended due to the issues like faculty unavailability and gazetted holidays on the session days.
Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, assignments, etc.
Assessment
The performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations. The participant is required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute from time to time to complete the course.
Certification
Successful Completion Certificate by IIM Indore in a valedictory ceremony to be held on the campus.
* Sample certificate is indicative. The Institute reserves the right to revise it.
**The Completion certificate will only be awarded to participants who complete the programme evolution and
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma (10+2+3) / Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) / Master’s Degree (or its equivalent) from Universities recognized by Association of Indian Universities, UGC or AICTE, with minimum 50% aggregate marks in all years in either
- Diploma or Bachelor’s or Master’s (or its equivalent) with at least Five years of work experience post completion of qualifying education.
Please note: Internships and Training Experiences will not be considered in full time work-experience
How the Courses will be Delivered:
Courses will be delivered through on-line mode using an appropriate technology Synchronized platform. Lectures will be delivered through broadband based technology involving two-way audio and video communication. Sessions will be held once a week, generally on weekends. Participants can attend sessions directly from their desktop/laptop (Direct-2-device). Participants will be provided reading materials etc. for each course. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/ chat mode.
The academic sessions will start from February 2024. Sessions will be held on every Sunday
The normal timing of the sessions will be as follows:
The timing of the sessions:
First Session: 2.30 PM – 03.45 PM (IST)
Second Session: 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM (IST)
The time gap between two consecutive sessions is to give the participants a break. On some days, the classes may extend beyond the mentioned time. In addition to attending interactive sessions, participants have to undertake online quizzes, assignments, and examinations.
Programme Activity Timelines
| Application Closure | February 2024 |
| Estimated date for Academic Orientation | February 2024 |
| Tentative Programme End Date | December 2024 |
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
| Particulars | Amount INR |
| Registration Fee/Application Fee | 10,000 |
| 1st Instalment payable at the time of admission (excluding GST) | 63,600 |
| 2nd Instalment – 10th May 2024 (excluding GST) | 63,600 |
| 3rd Instalment – 10th August 2024 (excluding GST) | 46,000 |
| Total Fee (exclusive of bank charges of INR 3,200 & GST) | 1,80,000 |
| Overall Fees (including GST @ 18% and Bank Charges of INR 3,200) | 2,15,600 |
* In case of participants paying fees via NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, Cheque, DD will get a waiver of 1.5% (upto INR 3,200 /-) on the Overall fees of INR 2,15,600/-.
* In case a participant profile is rejected by the Institute, INR 7,500/- (Bank Charges of INR 3,200/- only for applicable cases) is refunded to the participant and INR 2,500/- of the application fee is non-refundable.
*Exact Dates will be notified later.
Student Privileges
The participants who will complete the programme successfully will be eligible for the Executive Education Alumni status of IIM Indore. They will require to apply separately along with the necessary fee to register their name. Current alumni membership plans are as follows:
- 2-year membership – INR 1000/- + applicable taxes,
- Lifetime membership – INR 10,000/- + applicable taxes,
Benefits available to Executive Education Alumni: 1) Communication of brochures and newsletters from IIM Indore, 2) Access to the IIM Indore Campus Library (onsite access only), 3) Official email ID of the institute.
Mere successful completion of the programme, application submission, and fee does not entitle a participant to be eligible for executive education alumni status. IIM Indore reserves the right to confer or withhold executive education alumni status.
IIM Indore reserves the right to modify the above conditions at its discretion at any time without notice.
Only the courts at Indore, India will have the territorial jurisdiction to try any disputes arising in respect of the Executive Alumni membership being granted.
Apply Now: https://timestsw.secure.force.com/applyProgram/?programId=a065j00000EH1sdAAD
For more details contact: olpoffice@iimidr.ac.in
Tel.: 0731-2439739 / 0731-2439676
You may also contact Academic Counsellor of our technical partner Times Professional Learning, A Division of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. for this programme on: iimindore.admissions@teel.co.in
Speak to Academic Advisors: 7428290704.
Please note that IIM Indore reserves the right to change the programme design, format, number of sessions, certificate format, terms in the programme or can incorporate any such change deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.