MBA in Banking Financial Services and Insurance

SKILL-CAT: Your Gateway to an Industry-Ready MBA

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences (SUAS), Indore—ranked 2nd in the Skill University category by NIRF India Rankings 2025—is committed to creating leaders who excel in today’s competitive world. To achieve this, SUAS offers SKILL-CAT, a unique skill-based entrance exam designed for students who aspire to lead with confidence and competence.

Unlike traditional tests that focus only on theoretical knowledge, SKILL-CAT evaluates what truly matters in the modern business landscape—practical aptitude, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and leadership potential. This exam ensures that candidates are not just academically strong but also equipped with the skills that industries demand.

By clearing SKILL-CAT, you open doors to an industry-ready MBA program that blends academic rigor with real-world exposure, internships, and hands-on learning. It’s your first step toward becoming a future-ready professional who can innovate, adapt, and lead in a dynamic global environment.

Take the leap today—because leadership starts with the right skills.

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Your Pathway to Global BFSI Opportunities

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in BFSI with a strong base in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance to foster academic excellence through industry connections and global collaborations. The MBA (BFSI) is thoughtfully designed to deliver comprehensive financial knowledge combined with hands-on industry skills. It equips students to excel in today’s fast-evolving financial world through an industry-driven curriculum, state-of-the-art fintech infrastructure, and a powerful blend of globally recognised faculty and industry-seasoned banking professionals.

This course emphasizes specialized training in the fields of Corporate Banking, Treasury Management, Business Analytics, FinTech, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain, Financial Modelling and re-engineering, Risk Management, Investment Banking, and Insurance Management. The MBA-BFSI program holistically develops students and opens the gateway to immense opportunities.

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Program Structure

Semester – I

Managerial Economics

Financial Statement Analysis

Service Marketing of BFSI Products

Applications of Management Practices

Banking & Financial Services

Business Research Methods

Semester – II

Principles and Practices of Insurance

Management Accounting

Financial Management

Business Analytics

Legal Aspects of BFSI

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

Summer Internship (6 to 8 weeks)

Semester - III

Financial Derivatives

Corporate Restructuring and Valuation

Wealth Management and tax planning

Corporate & Investment Banking & Treasury Management

Entrepreneurship and Financing Startups

Retail Banking Operations and Branch Banking

Semester - IV

Capstone Industry Internship (6 Months)

Skill CAT ENTRANCE EXAM (MBA):

  1. Minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in X & XII examination.
  2. Minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in a bachelor’s degree in any of the stream.

    SKILL CAT-EXAM STRUCTURE

    Total Duration: 60 minutes

    Total Marks: 50

    Question Type: MCQ - Single Select

    Sections (4 total):

    SectionNo. of Questions
    Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension13 (7 VA + 6 RC)
    Logical Reasoning13
    Quantitative Aptitude13
    Skill Ability (Specialisation-based)11

Policy:

MBA Admissions Entrance Exam (SKILL CAT) 2026-2027

Exam Instructions

Online Proctored Examination Instructions

  1. Focus on skill development as SUAS, Indore is the first ‘Skill Based University’ in India.
  2. The syllabus is as per the ‘National Skill Qualification Framework’ model.
  3. Training Bank and Finance Lab for simulating the business environment and for imparting practical skills.
  4. Driven by Industry Partners like HDFC Bank, TCS, Choice International, Bajaj Finserv etc.
  5. 18 Industry backed certifications and 24 virtual internships from giants like PwC, Deloitte, HSBC, Citibank etc.
  6. Active involvement of industry professionals in drawing up program structure and course curriculum.
  7. More emphasis on practical, industry and research-orientated teaching rather than conventional teaching approach.
  8. Theory to practical is about 30:70.
  9. Continuous comprehensive evaluation in theory, practical and skills.
  • Training bank for the hands-on experience of
    1. Cash area
    2. Account Opening desk (Liabilities)
    3. Loan Servicing Desk (Assets)
    4. Safe deposit lockers
    5. Insurance Advisory function
    6. Investment Advisory function
    7. Equity desk setting and handling
  • Finance Lab for
    1. Imparting Financial Literacy
    2. Skilling for Complaint registration and handling
    3. Financial Counselling
  • Industry Interactions through
    1. Seminars, Industry Visits, Expert Lectures, Panel Discussions, Workshops, International Conferences, Case studies, Analysis of business and domain reports, Research assignments, Roleplays.
  • Honing of soft skills as a part of practical exercises/assignments
    1. Oral and Written communication skills
    2. Presentation skills
    3. Public speaking skills
    4. Group skills
    5. Telephonic interview skills
    6. Professional email writing skills
    7. Customer handling skills
    8. Interview handling skills
  1. 100% Internship record & support with 225 days of embedded internship provision in the curriculum.
  2. Full semester internship in the final year.
  3. 45 days of internship after the first year.
  4. 18 Skills-based certifications from IBM, TCS iON, Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, NISM, Simplilearn, CFI- USA.
  5. 24 Virtual internships/Live projects/ Virtual experience certifications from HSBC Bank, Citi Bank, J.P. Morgan, Future Impact, Fidelity International KPMG, PwC.
  6. 120 Industry based skills with separate skill transcript.
  7. Corporate Partners like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Microsoft, Bajaj Finserv, TCS, ACCA.
  1. 100 % Placement Assistance.
  2. 78 hours of Placement Training purely dedicated to Quantitative Aptitude, Logical reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal abilities, Interview skills, GD skills, Domain knowledge, Advance Excel.
  3. Among the principal offers made, the students have received job offers from Industrial Sectors like Banking and Insurance Sector, Financial Services, Consulting.
  4. Sectors like Banking, Financial Services are at the forefront of the hiring.
  5. The highest salary of the batch 2022-24 is 18 Lacs pa.
  6. The average salary of the batch 2022-24 is 8 Lacs pa.

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Discretionary Quota

Few Seats are reserved for Discretionary Quota Seats. Only students with a high academic record are considered for Discretionary Quota Seats. The fees for Discretionary Quota Seats will be double the Academic fees for Indian Students to be paid to the University.

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Your Gateway to a Global Finance Career

The MBA in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance at SUAS Indore is more than just a degree—it is a launchpad for students aspiring to build a strong career in the ever-evolving BFSI sector. With a perfect blend of academic excellence, hands-on training, industry certifications, and global exposure, this program empowers students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead in the financial world of tomorrow.

Apply now to get detailed information on fees, scholarships, admissions, and career apportunities in MBA–BFSI at SUAS Indore

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