Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)

Professional Certificate Programme in Fintech (Batch-03)

FinTech, short for financial technology, has gained significant popularity thanks to the rise of disruptive technologies and the utilization of predictive analysis and Big Data.

Program Overview

The emergence of disruptive technologies and the advancement of predictive analysis and Big Data have generated a substantial demand for FinTech. This heightened global interest in financial technology has led to a fresh perspective on concepts like payments, identity, currency, and security. Consequently, there is a pressing need for impactful FinTech research and a highly skilled workforce to cater to the evolving financial services sector. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode is strategically positioned to contribute significantly to the growth of the FinTech industry in India. This will be achieved by attracting world-class faculty to offer an exceptional educational program, namely the Professional Certificate Programme in Fintech (PCPF). This program will cover essential financial modeling concepts necessary for addressing FinTech challenges, explore recent FinTech trends, delve into data management for financial modeling, and examine topics like blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Course Content

  • Introduction to FinTech

  • FinTech in Banking and Finance

  • Digital Disruption in Financial Markets

  • Innovation and Transformation in FinTech

  • Understanding the FinSystem

  • TechFin

  • Innovation & Transformation in FinTech

  • Digital Banking

  • Robo-advising

  • Peer-to-peer Lending

  • Reg-tech

  • WealthTech and InsurTech

  • Payment-tech

  • Blockchain

  • Cryptocurrencies

  • Payment Developments

  • Crowdfunding and Payments

  • AI/ML and IoT

  • Cloud

  • GenAI

  • Web 3.0

  • AR/VR

  • Online Quiz (2)

  • Credit Scoring and AI Implementation

  • FinTech Innovation Using IoT

  • Detection of Fraud

  • Algorithm – Risk-based Pricing

  • Business Innovation and Business Intelligence

  • Banking 4.0 – Business Model Innovations in BFSI Sectors

  • Project

  • Introduction to Finance Modelling

  • Data Modelling in Excel

  • Financial Functions in Excel

  • Modelling Tools Usage and Simulation Techniques

  • Optimisation Models

  • Practical/Projects

  • Introduction to Blockchain and How it Works?

  • Blockchain in Banking

  • Benefits and How Blockchain will Impact the Financial Sector?

  • Limitations of Blockchain

  • Cryptocurrencies

  • Digital Tokens or Blockchain Tokens

  • Smart Contracts

  • DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations) and DAC (Decentralised Autonomous Corporations) and DAC (Decentralised Autonomous Corporations)

  • Project

  • Data Analysis - Big Data, Application in Finance

  • Python and Ecosystem

  • Descriptive Analysis

  • Cross Section, Time Series - Financial Application

  • Predictive Modelling – Applications

  • Implementation Strategies for FinTech Providers

  • FinTech as Key Levers for Banking Transformation

  • Top Use Cases for FinTech Implementation in Banks

  • User Experience Design for FinTech

  • Service Design for FinTech

  • Challenges of Doing B2B Business for FinTech

  • Consumers Ask of FinTech

  • How Should You Sell Your Proposition?

  • To Whom Should You Sell Your Proposition?

  • Navigating the Organisational Dynamics

Course Details

Mode of Study

Live Online with Campus Exposure

Class schedule

Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Campus classes

2-Day, on-campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode

Duration of the Program

11 Months

Who this program is for?

  • Junior to top-level executives from BFSI, IT, PE, VC, and investment firms

  • Entrepreneurs in the technology and finance space

  • Academicians and researchers in the area

  • Post-graduate students from finance

  • Individuals employed or who wish to pursue a career in financial services firms, insurance agencies, investment banks, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or Integrated Masters’ Degree (10+2+5)

  • Relevant work experience* of a minimum of 3 years after completion of qualifying education from any of the above.

Selection Criteria

The selection will be based on the candidate’s corporate nominations and retail applications with credentials. The final selection of participants will be solely done by IIM Kozhikode.

Does this program comes with Alumni Status?

Yes

Important Dates

Application Deadline 5th Nov 2023
Program Start Date 14th Jan 2024

Fees Details

Program Fees INR 2,00,000

Fees Notes

*Taxes will be added as applicable. *All fees will be collected by BCCL. In reference to the refund of the Processing Fee, please note that the fee shall not be refunded in the following circumstances: 1. In case the candidate rejects the offer issued by the Institute; and 2. In case the application is rejected due to submission of incomplete documents, and/or providing incomplete information, and/or eligibility criteria not fulfilled

Certificate Details

  • Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.

  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.

  • Successful candidates will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Education Alumni status.

Sample Certificate

Key points about this program.

  • Contextually designed programme for finance and tech professionals

  • Hands-on experience to brace the highly dynamic financial industry

  • Campus immersion module of 2 days

  • Focus on real business use cases

  • IM Kozhikode Executive Education Alumni status
Apply By: 5th Nov 2023
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About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is a renowned management institute that offers postgraduate, executive, and doctoral programs in management. It was founded in 1997 with the aim of providing students with a strong foundation in business and management theory, as well as practical skills through experiential and case-based learning. IIMK's executive education programs are designed for working professionals. The programs offer courses in various areas, including finance, marketing, strategy, operations, and leadership, and are delivered by experienced faculty members and industry experts. The executive programs provide a mix of online and classroom learning to help participants stay up-to-date with the latest management practices.

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