IIT Jodhpur launches specialised MBA in FinTech, Cyber Security

The last date to apply for the course is June 12, 2023. Candidates can apply for the MBA program online before the deadline on https://oa.iitj.ac.in/OA_PG_ADMISSION/. Online classes will commence from July 2, 2023. 

The School of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur has invited applications for admission to the MBA program in fintech and cybersecurity for working professionals. The primary objective of the online program is to address the skill demands of the rapidly growing fintech industry, both in India and globally. The program adopts an application-oriented teaching approach, utilising case studies and real-world examples. 

The curriculum is designed to provide a strong management foundation, complemented by specialised and advanced courses in the fields of fintech and cybersecurity. Each term incorporates a mandatory on-campus immersion element, enabling students to engage in face-to-face interactions with their fellow classmates and professors.

Students enrolled in the program have the option for an accelerated as well as a slow-paced mode in completing the requirements for the degree program. The last date to apply for the course is June 12, 2023. Candidates can apply for the MBA program online before the deadline on https://oa.iitj.ac.in/OA_PG_ADMISSION/. Online classes will commence from July 2, 2023. 

Eligibility criteria  

Eligibility criteria includes a bachelor’s degree of a minimum four-year duration in engineering or technology with 60 per cent marks in aggregate (55 per cent for SC, ST and PWD). Further, the candidate must be a full-time employee with at least two years of experience in a relevant industry. 

Talking about the significance of the course, Prof Sangeeta Sahney, Head, School of Management and Entrepreneurship, IIT Jodhpur, said, “Given the complexity of the financial market infrastructure, there are significant threats to the financial markets that stem from cyber vulnerabilities. We at SME, are proud and happy to launch the MBA in FinTech and Cybersecurity. An MBA from an IIT is even more perfect because of the transdisciplinary nature that the ecosystem provides and the networks that students can build for themselves.” 

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