Executive MBA in Finance and Fintech Management - India

The FinTech industry in India is rapidly advancing due to the latest technological innovations. As a result, the sector is seeking highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who can navigate the intricate FinTech business landscape. The world of FinTech is full of exceptional opportunities, but only those with the right skills and knowledge can exploit them to their full potential.

To help professionals in the Banking, Consulting, Financial Services, Insurance, Management, and Technology fields stay ahead of the FinTech Revolution, Sorbonne Business School, in collaboration with IIM Sambalpur,  is offering an 18-month Dual Degree Program: a Master Finance in Financial Management course delivered by the University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne and an MBA in FinTech Management from IIM Sambalpur.

The program features 17 specialized courses, including immersion at IIM Sambalpur and the Sorbonne Business School, Paris. It also includes a dedicated Incubator training program with mentor support to help launch a fintech startup. Professionals who participate in the program will receive both the academic framework and practical skill sets required to establish a strong foundation in the new financial world order.

To provide international exposure, the Sorbonne Business School & IIM Sambalpur, with its prowess in quantitative courses, analytics programs, and financial markets, is well-equipped to provide professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills. With the dual degree, professionals can enhance their skills and stay ahead in the everevolving FinTech industry.

The program is designed to be delivered through interactive live online sessions, which provides flexibility for working professionals while maintaining the rigor of a Sorbonne Business School and IIM Sambalpur degree.

More about our partner IIM Sambalpur

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) is a public business school located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. It was founded on September 2015. IIM Sambalpur holds Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion as fundamentals to mould it into an Institute of National Importance. The main emphasis is to reach out and explore the unconventional areas through an entrepreneurial and novel approach. The world is competitive and IIM Sambalpur would like to take up the challenge through its action-centric research, value-based consulting, and experiential learning pedagogy. The knowledge and values that IIM Sambalpur wish to impart aims to develop professional business acumen while making their students versatile human beings and proud citizens of the Nation.

Objectives

Fintech enthusiasts will gain skills and experiential knowledge on the following.

• How Payment Tech, Insuretech and Wealthtech play a significant role in today’s financial sector.
• What are Digital currencies and smart contracts, and how to use them.
• The challenges or security threats in implementing FinTech solutions and how they can be overcome.
• What are the opportunities created from the national and international regulatory framework.
• What is the role of Fintech solutions in equity analysis and risk management.
• How will Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning be used to create financial products and enhance customer experience.

Who is it for ?

• This program is designed for mid to senior level finance industry professionals who want to expand their knowledge of financial technology and its impacts.
• It is also suitable for Executives in fintech startups or established financial institutions who want to stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations.
• Additionally, professionals looking to transition into roles that require proficiency in both finance and technology, such as financial analysts, investment bankers, or strategic consultants, can benefit from this program.
• Individuals who have an entrepreneurial inclination in the FinTech sector, whether aspiring to launch their own startups or join rapidly growing ventures, can also join.
• This program is ideal for those who want to advance their careers by acquiring a comprehensive understanding of how technology is reshaping finance and how to effectively leverage it in their respective roles.
• The program is structured to accommodate the busy schedules of working executives while equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic and ever evolving domains of FinTech and finance.

Opportunities

At the end of the training, the graduates will be able to move towards jobs with higher financial content such as:

• Financial director
• Financial risk manager
• Banking Back-Office Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Group treasurer
• Credit Manager
• Financial Engineer
• Manager of UCITS
• SME and Mid-Caps account managers in banks

With this program, professionals may also explore emerging domains, like:

• Digital Lending
• Digital Payments
• Neo Banking
• Digital Currency
• Insurance Technology (InsureTech)
• Wealth Technology (WealthTech)
• Digital Financial Products
• Regulatory Technology (Reg Tech)
• Computer Security
• Algo Trading
• Open Banking/API Banking Head
• Blockchain Management
• Encryption
• Real Estate

Key points

• Qualifying and recognized training

Our Master Finance students are graduates from the Sorbonne University. It is a national diploma accredited and recognized by the state.

• Organizational flexibility compatible with their professional activity

The training is delivered in part time to reconcile courses and professional activity at a pace that suits everyone. Blended program : online sessions and physical sessions by International faculties and experts from the Sorbonne University

• Knowledge nourished by research on current challenges in the world of finance such as the development of sustainable finance and green finance, the consequences of regulatory changes, the strengthening of the weight of the cooperative and mutualist sectors

The objective is to train professionals capable of responding to the challenges of the future thanks to the expertise of our senior lecturer gathered in the research laboratory of Sorbonne Business School. The Master in Finance is backed by the Management and Governance of Financial Cooperatives and Alternative Financing in the Agricultural Sector Chairs at the Sorbonne Business School. These Chairs include around thirty multidisciplinary researchers, in France and abroad, and work on financial issues with partner companies. Other key points :

• Immersion program at the Sorbonne University consisting of intensive training in finance areas with live projects.
• Entrepreneurial training for Fintech Startup in collaboration with IIM Sambalpur Incubator with mentor support.
• Symbiotic interaction with the industry, academia, and fraternity from national, and the Sorbonne University
• Groups with limited staff to facilitate skills development, interactivity and group work

Each class has about fifteen students who take advantage of face-to-face courses and an online sharing platform to exchange teaching documents and assignments.

• Teachings rooted in corporate practice combining academic and professional expertise

At the Sorbonne Business School, the faculty is made up of high-level academics and experienced professional speakers, recognized experts in their fields. Most academics are regularly contacted in the media or at the level of boards of directors of financial institutions or companies. The teaching is based on case studies, practical situations and sharing experiences.

• A focus on professional development proven by an active network of over 40,000 graduates

Alumni status of IIM Sambalpur and Sorbonne University (Paris)

Pedagogy

Participatory teaching is preferred.

All teaching takes place in small groups to facilitate interactivity. The experience of each student in his area of ​​specialty is sought to advance the group.

The basic principle is that of the case method. The face-to-face courses are devoted to putting concepts and tools into perspective, in-depth studies, and practical cases. All educational documents and group work are exchanged using an online sharing platform.