“Banking is Necessary, Banks are Not”

– Bill Gates

BBI (Banking and Insurance) is a full time 3 – year undergraduate program – Affiliated to University of Mumbai. It is an extensive program of 6 semesters.

It is structured in such a way that it provides training in the field of finance, banking, accounting, insurance law, insurance regulations, among others.

The primary focus is on the systematic study of the concepts in the specialized subjects and topics related to Banking & Insurance industry.

The B.Com. (Banking & Insurance) degree program prepares students for a professional qualification in Banking & Insurance and provides a solid base in the fields of Banking, Insurance and Finance, thus making it easier to acquire a leadership/managerial role in both the Banking & Insurance sectors.

• Eligibility Criteria
• Syllabus

• The Department is led by an experienced co-ordinator and a team of young, energetic & dedicated core faculties.
• All faculties always strive to give their best.
• Good interpersonal relations inside and outside the department with all students and faculties are maintained.
• Various ICT tools are used in the teaching learning process
• Time to time Internal assessment of the teaching learning process is reviewed by the team.

One of the major attractions for pursuing a B.Com program is the immense career opportunity and future scope of the course. B.Com graduates have been known to take up various managerial positions and earn lucrative packages even as a fresher. Banking, Insurance and Finance industries are always on the lookout for fresh graduates who are qualified and skilled to tackle the modern issues and challenges faced by the industry.

• Auditor
• Accountant
• Finance Managers
• Investment Banker/Broker
• Business Operations Manager
• Chief Financial Officer
• Investment Analysts
• Bookkeepers
• Loss Control Specialist
• Insurance Salesperson
• Insurance Manager

Some of the industries and areas of employment applicable for B.Com Banking and Insurance:

• Government and Private Banks
• Insurance Industry
• Investment Industry
• Public Accounting Firms
• Business Consultancies
• Inventory Control
• Educational Institutions
• Healthcare industry
• Indian Civil Services

However, pursuing a career path is not necessarily the only way ahead. Once you have graduated from the course, there are multiple options of higher education degrees that can be pursued by the candidates as well. Among the viable options for higher education courses after B.Com in Banking and Insurance, include:

• M.Com in Banking and Insurance
• M.Com in any other relevant specialisation
• MBA
• PGDM
• Law
• B.Ed
• Chartered Accountancy

Many B.Com graduates choose to pursue higher education mostly in other fields and disciplines as it increases the scope of attaining a better career path. Moreover, candidates who pursue M.Com open up opportunities in the field of research and teaching as well.

The department conducts various activities all year around. Some of the activities provide insight into the working of the department and the college, some activities are for the overall development of the students. Right from holding orientation for the students, monthly Parents Teacher Meeting, Intra- collegiate events like online brand logo quiz, online workshop on how to crack the banking exams and online entrepreneurial tales. The department also conducted an inter-collegiate conference for students Digitalization – Today’s Buzzword “Be ready, Be adaptable”.

Student Researcher’s Conference 2021-22: Click here to view

Students’ Achievements

1. Ms. Aarti Anand Engawale (FYBBI) presented a research paper in the inter- collegiate conference organized by BAMMC & BBI Inter- Collegiate Conference (Digitalization – Today’s Buzzword “Be ready, Be adaptable”- P D Lions College of Commerce and Economics.

2. Ms. Patel Diya (FYBBI) secured second position in Abstract painting competition – Online Talent Hunt and online brand logo quiz organized by the college. She also participated in pre-event of Montage 21, organized by Nagindas Khandwala College of Commerce, Arts and Management Studies.

3. Ms. Poojary Akshata Rama (FYBBI) secured third position in the Cartooning competition at the 53rd Youth Festival organized by the Department of Students Development, University of Mumbai. She also participated in Abstract painting competition – Online Talent Hunt. She also presented a research paper in the inter- collegiate conference organized by BAMMC & BBI Inter- Collegiate Conference (Digitalization – Today’s Buzzword “Be ready, Be adaptable”- P D Lions College of Commerce and Economics.

4. Ms. Priya Ojha (TYBBI)- secured first position in the inter- collegiate conference organized by BAMMC & BBI Inter- Collegiate Conference (Digitalization – Today’s Buzzword “Be ready, Be adaptable”- P D Lions College of Commerce and Economics.

5. Mr. Rajesh Mohanlal Choudhary (FYBBI) participated in On the spot painting competition, Poster making competition at the 53rd Youth Festival organized by the Department of Students Development, University of Mumbai. Mr. Rajesh also presented a research paper in the inter- collegiate conference organized by BAMMC & BBI Inter- Collegiate Conference (Digitalization – Today’s Buzzword “Be ready, Be adaptable”- P D Lions College of Commerce and Economics.

Faculty Achievements

1. Prof. Priyanka Radhakrishnan

• Authored the research paper titled & quote role of DR. B.R. Ambedkar in abolishing untouchability in India for International conference conducted by DR.BabaSaheb Ambedkar Architect of modern India .Paper will be published on special Issue in peer Reviewed Referred and UGC listed journal.

2. Prof. Mohini Nadkarni

• 22/05/2021 – participated and presented a Research Paper titled ‘Conscience of Capitalism’ in the National Multidisciplinary E-Conference on “The Rising Perspectives to Sustainable and Creative Economy”, organized by Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai Department of Economics and IQAC in association with University of Mumbai, which was published in International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research (Conference Special), with ISSN NO: 2394-7780 and Impact Factor 7.36

The department organises an online workshop for the students of the college on “How to crack Banking Exams?”

With an aim to go beyond academics, industrial visit offers students a practical perspective on the world of work. Industrial visits are organized by colleges to students with an objective of providing students functional opportunities in different sectors like IT, Manufacturing and services, finance and marketing. Industrial visit helps to combine theoretical knowledge with industrial knowledge.

Objectives: –

1. Industrial visit provides students a practical perception on the domain of work.
2. It gives the students an acquaintance to current work practices to experience theoretical knowledge being taught at their college classrooms.
3. Industrial visits provides an opportunity to interact with industries and know more about industrial environment

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