ISBF colleges were set up to impart quality education with international recognition in the area of Economics, Management & Finance. It offers top rated courses in MBA, finance, financial planning, CFP, CFA, from its two state of the art campuses in New Delhi. The programmes are modern, innovative and flexible with a global outlook and offer the option of distance learning for some courses. The courses have been rated as amongst the best in meeting the demands of the industry and ISBF ranks as one of the top business schools in Delhi.
In keeping with its association with the world's top school in economics and finance, ISBF colleges offer various finance courses including a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance (PGDF). Designed as a one year full time course, the PGDF programme covers the entire syllabus of the CFP certification as well as the CFA (US) level I and CFA level II making it a unique offering in the Delhi market. ISBF is an authorized service provider of the FPSB and provides training for the CFP certification through distance learning as well as classes for CFP Certification in Delhi. Additionally, ISBF also offers a Diploma in Financial Planning that covers the entire CFP curriculum along with financial knowledge and helps people embark on a career in financial planning.
To meet the needs of finance professionals and industry, ISBF offers training for international certifications such as the CFP and CFA. The CFA and CFP courses are offered through conveniently structured part time programmes with classes running on week-ends or late evenings for the benefit of working professionals.
Some details about the programmes are provided below:
:: Post Graduate Diploma in Finance (PGDF): is a one year full time diploma in finance that covers the CFA and CFP curriculum and all other aspects of finance required for a successful career in financial services. Graduates who obtain this diploma go ahead for a career with banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, development institutions, investment banks, finance companies, private banks, financial advisory firms, wealth managers, financial planners, research houses, KPOs/ BPOs, etc. The course covers both the front end (marketing, advisory, financial planning) as well as the back end (stock research, analysis, portfolio management, etc.) through specializations in Wealth Management and Investment Management. The Wealth Management curriculum covers the entire prescribed syllabus of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) of the FPSB India and students looking at a career in financial planning or relationship management roles can also obtain their CFP certifications. The Investment Management specialization is for careers in research and analysis and covers the syllabus of CFA Level I and CFA Level II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification of the USA – the top certification in the field. The PGDF is the only course that offers CFP and CFA Level I and CFA Level II in one intensive course and opens a wide range of career prospects in financial services.
:: Diploma in Financial Planning (DFP): ISBF PG Diploma in Financial Planning is offered in full-time and part-time mode, the course covers all aspects of financial planning and covers the entire syllabus of the CFP certification. This is of interest to both, professionals looking for careers in financial planning, financial services as well as more general students wishing to increase their knowledge of financial markets across investment categories, stock markets, insurance and long term financial planning. In addition to the CFP Certification, it also incorporates the AMFI, NSE, IRDA certifications.
:: CFA Training: The CFA certification of the US is the most highly regarded and intensive course for professionals in market analysis, stock research, portfolio management etc. Provided over three levels, the CFA course offers exhaustive training in both market theory as well as quantitative aspects. ISBF provides intensive classroom as well as DL training for CFA.
ISBF also offers a two year full time PG Programme in Management (PGPM) which incorporates a dual degree i.e. along with the PGPM from ISBF, students have the option of obtaining MBA degrees in Delhi from a UGC recognized university, which is also recognized by AICTE. The students also have the options of specializations ranging from marketing to finance, HR and entrepreneurship.
The current market need across all industry segments is an MBA qualification. All industries today are looking for MBAs to work in all aspects of their working – whether it is marketing, production, finance, HR, systems, strategy or international finance. MBAs today market products, develop product strategies, work out efficient production techniques and schedules, handle the key IT and ITES services, manage human resources, figure out the best financial strategies for companies to adopt and, in short, handle the entire gamut of functions in any organization. While technical skills remain useful, the same added on to an MBA really enhance the market value of candidates. Further, there are many functions that can only be discharged ably by MBAs as an MBA course alone provides the necessary training and learning e.g. marketing. There are several industries that have come up thanks to the MBA skills sets and exist thanks to the MBAs they employ e.g. financial services, ITES, consultancies, etc.
Keeping the market need in mind, ISBF has introduced its own Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) that covers the latest and best in MBA curriculum globally. Drawn from leading business schools in India and abroad, the ISBF MBA is a unique combination of theory and practical training delivered through innovative modes such as classroom teaching, case discussions, seminars, group work, industry projects, guest lectures and international secondment. ISBF has entered into semester exchange agreements with leading international business schools such as ESC Pau of France that allow MBA students as well as faculty from each side to spend a term or academic year in the partner institution. Close industry interaction of MBA students is encouraged through regular guest lectures by industry professionals, seminars and live projects. To meet the need of students desiring an MBA degree, the course offers the option of a degree from leading central government universities such as IGNOU, which is recognized by AICTE and UGC. The PGPM programme by itself is more strenuous than normal MBA programmes and offers a unique training to students in making them most industry ready so they can start contributing from day one of their jobs.
Students of the MBA and other programmes are also encouraged to handle and organize most events and day to day activities by themselves – including both academic and fun activities. Thus, students committees, under the guidance of faculty, themselves handle areas such as organizing seminars, guest lectures, placements, news and updates, travel and learning programmes. MBA students also organize fun activities such as sports, picnics, festivals as well as the annual ISBF festival – Xenia – that covers fun as well as management events. This not only instills organizational, planning, resourcing skills but also increases their confidence levels through regular interaction with industry.
ISBF thus is a key management and finance education provider in the Delhi, Noida, Faridabad & Gurgaon regions and helps meet the needs of students, working professionals and industry alike. All courses are taught by a combination of experienced academics and practicing managers and placement of our students is testimony to their industry acceptability.
