A Unique Program

The CBM Program offered by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura is a unique program covering the areas of money, banking and financial services, banking laws and regulations, credit, treasury, risk management, and banking strategy.

The CBM Program has been developed in the context of the present and future needs.

The core body of knowledge of the CBM Program includes current and evolving concepts, techniques and applications, and also providing the flavor of the frontiers of knowledge.

'CBM', 'Certified Bank Manager' and 'MBFS' are registered trademarks.

Objectives

The CBM Program is a postgraduate program with the following broad objectives :

• To encourage aspiring students equip themselves with the latest tools and techniques in banking.

• To develop contemporary body of knowledge and skill-set and make them available for those seeking banking careers.

• To provide interdisciplinary insights into economics, laws and regulations, management and technology for developing holistic perspectives.

• To deepen insights into banking in a dynamic business environment.

The Approach

The CBM Program follows the following distinctive but inter-related approaches:

• Basic Knowledge aimed at improving students' understanding of certain fundamental phenomena and relationships underlying the changing world of banking.

• Tools and Techniques are required to equip students improve their analytical ability and power of integration and synthesis.

• Application Areas linking the theoretical studies to the practical problems faced by professional bankers.

• Ethics aimed at inculcating in the students an ethical approach in their banking careers and a sense of personal, corporate, and social responsibilities.

Focus Areas

The Program has four focus areas:

• Laws and Regulations: The knowledge of banking laws and Reserve Bank of India guidelines is vital for the professional banker. The program provides a detailed understanding of the banking laws and also the Indian and global regulatory environment.

• Credit Management : Credit is the mainstay for the banking business. The thrust today is in the areas of retail, SME, rural, micro finance and infrastructure financing. The program provides a thorough understanding of the two facets of credit i.e. appraisal and monitoring.

• Risk Management: Risk is the integral part of banking business. The Basel II requirements are going to raise the expectations from the banking industry. The program imparts the necessary knowledge and skills required in performing the risk function effectively in this changed environment.

• Strategy & Governance in Banking: Innovative strategies have transformed the banking industry with introduction of best practices in product development, operational efficiency, marketing capability, service focus and tech-savvy orientation. To ensure public confidence in the banking industry, a transparent system of financial reporting based on sound principles and accounting standards is very important. The program assists in taking up strategic and leadership roles in the banking sector.

For Whom

Graduates and Postgraduates. CFAs, CAIIBs, CAs, CWAs and CSs are also encouraged to apply.

Medium of Instruction: English

Eligibility

Graduates (in any discipline) with 45% and above are eligible to enroll into the CBM Program.

Duration

The CBM Program may be completed in a period of 24 months.

No Waivers

All students are required to appear for all examinations. There are no waivers.

Period of Validity of Enrollment

The Students are required to complete the CBM Program (all the six groups) within a maximum period of seven years from the date of enrollment. Students who are unable to complete the program within the time-frame stipulated above, but are still keen on continuing in the program, are required to register de novo, by paying the requisite fee.

Study and Examinations

The CBM Program is based on self-study and examinations.

Self-Study : The University provides a detailed study plan and prescribed books specially designed and published by the Icfai University Press, and meant for self-study.