Executive, MBA, and BBA Programs to Advance Fintech Education in Support with the Fintech Council of India
The KLH Global Business School has declared the launch of innovative courses created to meet the evolving demands of the financial sector. In the academic year 2024–2025, the university will start providing a BBA in Fintech and an MBA in Banking & Fintech at its campuses in Hyderabad and Vijayawada.
A noteworthy development in the field of higher education is the introduction of the Executive MBA in Banking & Fintech, which is supported by the Fintech Council of India.
The King Louie Executive MBA programme Designed specifically for working professionals, it is regarded as a four-semester university programme. Through the use of a technology-enabled platform, it provides weekend and after-hours classes, enabling study without taking a professional sabbatical.
In order to guarantee that students obtain practical experience and practitioner-oriented insights, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on experiential learning through simulations, lab exercises, data analytics, and other activities.
The inaugural event took place in tandem with the university’s first cohort of MBA-Fintech students receiving their certificates for completing their Fintech Capstone Training and Blockchain Certification. The distinguished visitors Mr. Sunil Manohar, senior brass at Ascendion, and Dr. Srinivasan Poornaya, board members of the Fintech Council of India, were present when the certificates were handed.
With this programme, a business school and the Fintech Council are collaborating for the first time in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to concurrently certify all MBA candidates. To further guarantee real-world experience and preparedness for the workforce, the council has expressed interest in providing captive and hybrid internship programmes.
Dr. M. Kishorebabu, Dean of MHS at KL Deemed to be University, expressed enthusiasm about the new initiatives, stating, “We are thrilled to spearhead the integration of advanced financial technologies into our curriculum. Our new programs are designed not merely to educate but to actively lead the future landscape of the finance industry. We believe in empowering students to become pioneers in a rapidly evolving field.“
Recently, KL Business School was honored with the Certificate of Monogram Curriculum Compliance at the World Fintech Council Nodal Officer’s Conclave in Bangkok, Thailand, which is a testament to the quality and innovation of its programs.
Mr. Sunil Manohar, a board member of the Fintech Council of India, commented on the collaboration, “Our partnership with KL Business School is a pivotal step toward nurturing a cadre of innovators in fintech. This initiative is more than an educational endeavor; it’s a commitment to infuse the industry with graduates who are prepared to make impactful contributions from the outset.“
By 2028, it is anticipated that the worldwide fintech market would have grown to a size of USD 16,652 billion. Technological developments in Blockchain, AI, Cloud, IoT, and Mobile are propelling this expansion, revolutionising the financial services sector and raising the need for qualified personnel in this fast-paced business.
Dr. Ravindhar Vadapalli, KL’s Chair Professor of Blockchain and financial sector. The program’s convenor, Deemed to be University and Chairman Emeritus of the Blockchain Council of India (BCI), apprised participants of the great need for individuals possessing the necessary skill sets and knowledge of how these new technologies can be used in the financial services sector.
Through these programmes, participants can join the current fintech revolution by learning how to comprehend, evaluate, and use the newest financial advances.