New Age Programme
Learn cutting edge tech, in-demand skills and industry best practices
Learning Format
Live learning, 24x7 virtual labs & solve real life case studies
Great Experience
Learn from world class faculty, guided capstone project & campus immersion programme
Easy Finance
Multiple options including 0% interest EMI
Finance for the Next Decade. And Beyond.
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance is a 2-semester programme designed for working professionals to equip them with future-proof and relevant skills in the changing industry. Learners who complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Finance may apply for the MBA in Finance offered by BITS Pilani. Students who are accepted to the MBA programme can transfer course credits earned during the Post Graduate Diploma in Finance.
Experience high-quality learning in a live, interactive, engaging mode with practical & hands-on learning on Remote & Simulation Labs.
Unique Programme Curriculum:
Customise Your Learning
The programme curriculum is designed keeping in mind the fast-evolving trends in the industry, where students are given a choice to choose from a pool of electives according to their preference.
- Global Financial Markets and Products
- Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Financial Analytics
- Multinational Finance
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Management of Banks and Financial Institutions
- Introduction to FinTech
- Business Analysis and Valuation
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring
- Advanced Risk Models
- Financial Risk Management
- Behavioural Finance
- Derivatives and Financial Engineering
Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester. A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.
Live Interactive and Engaging
Learning Methodology
Live Learning
Live sessions for each course
32 hours of live instruction of each course on weekends in an interactive mode
Faculty-guided hands-on learning
Solve real life case studies, assignments & more and receive feedback on the same from the faculty members.
Hybrid Experience
Lab Infrastructure:
Access financial analysis software, investment planning tools, and portfolio management platforms. Financial databases, risk analysis tools, and professional financial planning environments.
Hands-on Experience:
Perform financial analysis, create investment strategies, assess financial risks, and develop financial plans. Work with practical financial tools for immediate professional application.
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Self Learning
Flexible learning with access to digital resources
Learners can access e-learning content, recorded sessions, and assignments on our LMS anytime, anywhere.
Library access to books & journals.
Learners get subscription to the world's largest collection of eBooks and other reading resources through OpenAthens.
Experience Exceptional Growth
in Career and
Confidence
For more than 46 years, BITS Pilani, a globally renowned institution, has enabled working professionals through its WILP Programmes to grow into successful leaders and entrepreneurs across the world.
1,36,904
Working Professionals Graduated
353
CEOs and Founders
4,997
Global Heads,
Presidents & Directors
Learn From the Best Minds:
World-Class Faculties and Industry Experts
With over 120 full-time faculty members bringing deep industry and academic expertise, and 1,000+ industry professionals contributing to the learning journey, the programmes offer a truly world-class educational experience.
Experience the Best of BITS Pilani:
Campus Immersion
Learners have the opportunity to visit the BITS Pilani campus during their programme, immersing themselves in a vibrant environment, making lab visits, group exercises with peers and interacting with BITS faculty and the leadership.
Earn a Prestigious Degree & Alumni Status From BITS Pilani
Programme Fee
Programme Fee
INR 1,58,200
| Details | Sem 1 | Sem 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fees (one time): | 1,500 | - |
| Admission Fees (one time): | 16,500 | - |
| Semester Fees (per semester): | 70,100 | 70,100 per semester |
| Total Fee: | 88,100 | 70,100 per semester |
- Admission fees (one time) and First Semester fees are to be paid once admission is offered.
- Subsequent semester fees are payable at the beginning of respective semesters.
- Avail easy EMI option with 0% interest. To know more Click Here
Eligibility
Criteria
- Employed professionals holding B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks, and minimum one year of relevant work experience after the completion of the degree
- Employed professionals holding a three-year undergraduate degree in such areas as Mathematics, Statistics, Science, Economics, Commerce, and Business Management, and having studied at least one course in Mathematics or Statistics at the high school or higher level, and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience after the completion of the degree.
- The programme is designed for:
Highly driven and ambitious Finance professionals working as Financial Analysts, Investment Advisors, Securities Brokers, Accountants, and CA. - Other professionals working in IT, Engineering, Sciences or other business functions seeking to enter the field of finance or strengthen their understanding of areas of finance such as Investment Management, Risk Management, or Financial Management in general.
- Experienced technical professionals who wish to gain familiarity with financial terminology and the financial skills necessary to become successful entrepreneurs.
Everything You Need To Know
Examination are of 2 types : Continuous and Comprehensive Exams.
- Continuous consists of quizzes, lab assignments etc. to be taken virtually on the LMS
- Comprehensive: Mid term and End term are to be taken in person at University designated exam centres
For Indian Students: List of designated exam centres
- East Zone: Kolkata, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, and Bhubaneswar.
- West Zone: Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Ahilya Nagar, Goa, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Indore and Nagpur.
- North Zone: Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bhilwara, Udaipur and Pilani.
- South Zone: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hosur, Madurai, Kancheepuram and Coimbatore.
For International Students:
- In addition to the above locations, the institution has a designated international examination centre in Dubai.
- To facilitate the learning of international students applying from anywhere except India and Dubai, the examinations will be conducted online, and they can be availed by meeting the institute's requirements.
- To know more about the requirements for online examinations, Click here
- Scanned copy of the visa for the country in which you are currently residing. The visa should be currently valid. No expired visas shall be considered
(OR) - Scanned copy of government-issued ID from the residing country
(And) - HR recommendation or endorsement letter from the employer, stating the location of your work.
- Scanned copy of the visa for the country in which you are currently residing. The visa should be currently valid. No expired visas shall be considered
- Indian students, who are temporarily based out of India, can also avail of online examinations on request by meeting the above-mentioned requirements of the institute.
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24x7 Support System and 5 regional offices
We have a 24x7 support system to address your queries over the phone or raise tickets for any support or help needed. You can drop into our regional offices to meet the BITS team.
Reach us at admission@wilp.bits-pilani.ac.in or 080-48767777
Industry Endorsements
Transformation Experienced
By Our Learners
I realised while working that I need to upgrade my skills and competencies. This BITS Pilani WILP programme helped me achieve my goals without a career break and the best part was attending live online classes while continuing my job.
Anand Karapurkar
Assistant Chief Manager,
Godrej & Boyce
I have gained a lot through this programme. I am now in a zone where I am comfortable challenging others; I feel I am empowered with the right knowledge to do my job better with BITS Pilani WILP’s degree programme.
Amruthavarshini HK
Senior Test Engineer,
Motorola Solutions
I was looking for a programme to excel without a career break, which led me to BITS Pilani WILP’s programme. The programme met industry requirements, and the best part was that I pursued it online. Highly Recommended!
C Chidananda
Project Engineer,
Toyota Kirloskar Pvt Ltd.
FAQs
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.
This programme is designed for working professionals. At the time of submitting the application, candidates must be employed in another organization. Professionals who are owners of a registered business are also eligible to apply.
For detailed information, including academic background, work experience, etc. refer to the programme eligibility criteria.
Contact classes are conducted over a technology enabled platform. These classes can be attended via the internet using a computer from any location. These contact classes offer similar levels of interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS Pilani campus. These are conducted usually over weekends or after business hours for a total of 7-8 hours per week. If you miss a lecture, you can also access the recorded lecture on the internet.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a degree certificate from BITS Pilani.
Each semester has a Mid-semester Exam and a Comprehensive Exam for each course, which are conducted over weekends. Students will need to appear in-person to take these exams at exams centers in the following locations:
India Centers:
South Zone: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hosur, Madurai, Kancheepuram and Coimbatore.
North Zone: Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bhilwara, Udaipur and Pilani.
West Zone: Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Ahilya Nagar, Goa, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Indore and Nagpur.
East Zone: Kolkata, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, and Bhubaneswar.
International Centers: Dubai
In case students are unable to take an exam due to work-related commitments, there is also a provision of appearing for Make-up Exams
The programme provides a high degree of interactivity between students and the faculty members and programme instructors. Q&A sessions during the contact classes (which you can attend from anywhere over a technology enabled platform) allow participants to pose questions to the faculty members, and seek guidance through voice and chat. Further interaction with faculty members and peers is enabled through the e-learning portal, by using discussion forums and message boards.
The programme features high usage of experiential learn components such as Simulations, Virtual Labs, and Remote Labs, in order to mimic the on-campus experience.
Participants will be given access to portals, that will allow them to access both cloud-based labs, as well as Campus-based physical labs. Using leading industry-recognised Software tools, Programming languages, and Simulation software, participants will be able to perform experiments and run simulations to advance their knowledge.
Candidates applying to the programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme. Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications. For detailed information, please refer to the programme brochure.
Kindly note that BITS Pilani does not assign Mentors to programme participants.
The programme is designed for working professionals, and participants are not required to travel to a BITS campus. However, certain programme offer Campus Immersion Modules such as workshops or seminars, which are highly recommended but not mandatory.
