Begin Your Journey with PGDM-BIFS Program
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Overview
SSIM offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Banking, Insurance and Financial Services (PGDM-BIFS), a specialized program designed to master the nuances of the BFSI sector.
The PGDM-BIFS program at Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) is uniquely crafted to equip management graduates with comprehensive knowledge of operations in the Banking, Finance services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. This sector plays a crucial role in fueling businesses by providing capital, covering risk, and strengthening financial security through various savings and investment avenues.
Curriculum Structure
The program follows a comprehensive two-year structure:
- First Year: Foundation in business practices including Economics, Finance, Marketing, HR, Quantitative Techniques, IT, Communication, and Operations
- Second Year: Specialized courses in Banking, Insurance, Security Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Capital Markets
- Additional core courses in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Governance, and Ethics
Specialization Streams
- Banking Stream: Retail banking, digital banking, risk and treasury management, mortgage banking, trade finance, AML & KYC
- Insurance Stream: Insure-tech, fraud risk management, reinsurance management, pensions and annuities, group insurance
- Analytical Stream: Fraud risk analytics, financial analytics, algo trading with Python, Blockchain and AI applications
Program Highlights
Industry Recognition
AICTE, NBA & NAAC Approved, AIU Affiliated and SAQS Accredited program with Outcome based education
Experiential Learning
Value Added Management Competency Development Modules
Global Exposure
Specialization in 3 domains with choice of 50+ Elective subjects
Professional Licentiate Certification
From the Insurance Institute of India (III)
NISM Immersion Program, Mumbai
Gain first-hand exposure to India's premier securities market ecosystem through an exclusive industry immersion experience.
FinTech & Mortgage Banking Certifications
Stay future-ready with specialized certifications aligned to the evolving BFSI industry.
Academic Collaboration with ICMAI
Enhance your financial and management competencies through industry-recognized learning opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates find excellent opportunities in:
- Fintech Companies as NAV Analysts
- Private & Public Sector Banks
- Life, General & Health Insurance Companies
- Insurance Intermediaries – Brokers/Corporate Agents
- Stock Broking Firms and Mutual Fund Companies
- Bancassurance channels as Unit Managers
The program boasts a near 100% placement record with leading recruiters including Deloitte, Accenture, Aditya Birla, ICICI, Asian Paints, ITC, Factset Systems, Franklin Templeton, and InfoEdge.
Learn from Leaders.
Get Future-Ready.
Our industry experts bring decades of real-world experience, global exposure, and academic excellence to shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Dr. N.R.K.S. Chakravarthy
Deputy Director | SSIMBringing nearly 30 years of distinguished experience in Business Excellence, Leadership Development, Customer Experience, and Organizational Transformation, Dr. N.R.K.S. Chakravarthy combines global corporate leadership with academic excellence to develop future-ready management professionals.
Areas of Expertise
- Business Excellence & Organizational Transformation
- Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
- Customer Experience & Digital Transformation
- Project & Program Management
- Operational Excellence & Six Sigma

Dr. Ravi Dasari
Professor of Practice | SSIMBringing over 30 years of distinguished experience in Human Resources, Leadership Development, and Talent Management, Dr. Ravi Dasari blends industry expertise with academic excellence to prepare future-ready leaders.
Academic Excellence
- Ph.D. in Human Resource Management
- University Topper
- MBA | Master's in HRM
Certified Leadership Expert
- Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coach
- ICF Certified Coach
- IBM – Generative AI
- Cornell University
- University of Pennsylvania