The banking scene - worldwide, has undergone major changes particularly during the post-globalization era of the 1990s. The twin factors - customer focus and technology- virtually revolutionized the business and delivery strategies adopted in the banking system. Considering the fact that a sound banking system is crucial for the stability of the financial system and the growth of the economy, studies related to banking have become crucial for students, practicing bankers, technologists and other stakeholders in the financial system.

The PG Diploma Program in Banking is designed to equip students/ executives with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to pursue a rewarding career in the field of banking.

The program covers all-important topics; from the basics of introduction to banking to advanced banking besides providing a coverage of bank marketing and banking operations. The program is divided into two Groups each consisting of two subjects.

Part I: Introduction to Banking

Financial Intermediation, Indian Financial System, Origin and Growth of Banking, RBI and its functions, Principles of Banking, Banking Law and Practice, Nationalization of Banks in India, Deposit Products, Lending Activities, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Financing SMEs, Corporate Banking, Forex Management, Fee-Based & Subsidiary Services, Plastic Money, Role of Central Banks, Emerging Trends in Banking, Fundamentals of International Banking.

Part II: Bank Marketing

Introduction to Marketing, Understanding Services, Distinctive Aspects of Service Marketing, Strategic Issues in Bank Marketing, Positioning Bank Services in the Market, New Product Development, Pricing and Launching, New Distribution Channels for Bank Marketing, Communicating and Promoting Bank Services, Improving Quality and Productivity, Customer Relationship Management in Banks, Globalizing Bank Services, Opportunities and Challenges in Bank Marketing.

Group B

Part III: Advanced Banking

Credit Policy in Banks, Principles of Credit Management, Objectives of Credit Management, Credit Disbursal and Monitoring, Credit Deployment and Types of Borrowers, Follow up and Recovery Management, Treasury Operations, Introduction to Risk Management in Banks, Rural Banking in India, Security Considerations, Control System in Banks, Corporate Governance in Banks, Annual Reports and Statutory Audit.

Part IV: Banking Operations

Introduction to Banking Operations, Front Office and Back Office Operations, Operational Controls, Demand Forecasting and Resource Allocation, Policy Framing - Deposits, Advances and Investments, Services Design and Delivery Strategies in Banks, Service Quality Metrics, Work Measurement and Quality Assurance, Payment and Settlement Systems, RTGS and Clearing House, Cash Management Services, Facilities Planning, ERP in Banks, BPR in Banks, IT Enabled Supply Chain Management, Disaster and Recovery Management.