Senior Leadership Programme in Fintech
Pioneer Leadership in Fintech
8 months
Blended Learning
About the Fintech Senior Leadership Programme
Commence on a one-of-its-kind, 8-month Senior Leadership Programme in Fintech for senior executives, immersing yourself in cutting-edge technology innovations in banking, insurance, lending and other areas in the financial ecosystem using blockchain, machine learning, analytics and more such technologies. Conclude with a high-impact capstone project, live engaging sessions with ISB faculty, fintech startup showcases, weekly office hours with Industry Experts, and essential fintech mentoring.
Tailored for Fintech Mastery
Our programme curriculum is meticulously crafted to immerse senior leaders in Business, leadership, and strategy trends. Through diverse experiential learning, participants gain essential skills to navigate the challenges of leading in the era of fintech disruption.
Expert-Led Learning
The Indian School of Business (ISB) stands at the forefront of academic research, with faculty actively shaping government policies. Renowned for innovation and change management expertise, ISB faculty are industry magnets, ensuring an enriching learning experience in this programme.
Executive Alumni Status
Upon successful completion, learners attain esteemed status in ISB’s Executive Education. Enjoy exclusive benefits, including access to the alumni portal, nearest alumni chapters, and invitations to prestigious alumni events.
Innovative Blended Learning
The programme's focal point is its dynamic blended learning experience. Participants augment their knowledge through self-paced, pre-recorded videos by globally renowned faculty, gain insights from showcases, and benefit from industry experts and doubt-clearing sessions.
Executive Fintech Mentoring
As a bonus, the programme offers Executive Fintech Mentoring with personalised solutions from top experts. This empowers existing and aspiring executives to transition seamlessly into influential senior leadership roles.
Globally Recognised Certificate
This programme from ISB, renowned for its top 50 global ranking and academic prowess in executive education, allows you to experience premium learning in senior leadership fintech education.
Programme Curriculum
This programme blends ISB’s leadership education expertise with Imarticus’ competence in providing learners with future-focused, outcome-oriented learning experiences.
Introduction to Fintech
Technology and Financial Markets Disruption
Understanding Platform Economy
Fintech Business Models
Fintech Ecosystem and its Dimensions
Fintech Around the World
Cloud Computing and APIs
Opensource Architecture
Blockchain Technology and DApps
Business Intelligence: AI & ML
Cyber Security
Generative AI
Understanding Financial Crisis
The building blocks of Blockchain
Public versus private blockchain
Understanding Smart Contracts
Web 2.0 versus Web 3.0
Decentralized finance
Fintech and Disruption in Banking
Banking as a Service Model
Loan Apps and P-2-P lending
Open Banking Architecture
Case Study
Robo-advising: The Digital Financial advisor
Goal Based Investing
Disintermediation of Asset Management
Digital transformation of Wealth Management
Case Study
Usage based Insurance and Microinsurance
Machine Underwriting and Smart Contracts
Probabilistic to Deterministic Models
Insuring the uninsured
Case Study
Global Payment Ecosystem
Payment and Digital Wallets
Programmable Payments
B2B and B2C Payment services
Case Study
iCOs, Bitcoin, and beyond
Cyrpto as an asset class
Crypto Trading Strategies
Non-Fungible Tokens
Case Study
Understanding the technology behind Generative AI
Models for improving productivity in fin serv through Gen AI
CHAT GPT versus Google Bard
Case Study
Fintech and Financial Inclusion
DeFi and Disintermediation
Crowd Sourcing and Development
Digital identity and Development
Case Study
Supervising Fintech
Regulation of Digital Currencies
Regulation of Payment Services
Understanding CBDC
Data protection and Fintech
The Future of Fintech Regulation
Responsible AI
Change Management in Leadership and new initiatives
Managing Stakeholders across C-Suite positions in multi-jurisdictional organizations
Leading Future of Work and Second Level of Leadership
Agile Leadership
Fintech Showcases
Explore financial technology applications with ISB - the No.1 Executive Education B.School. This is an exciting opportunity to meet and interact with brilliant minds who have developed niche fintech applications. You will dive deep into these apps' technology, features, and benefits and learn about the founders' challenges and opportunities in developing and launching them. Join crucial discussions on how fintech apps impact the financial industry and the future of finance. Overall, exploring fintech apps with their founders can provide valuable insights and perspectives into financial technology and its potential to transform how we manage our finances.
Disclamer: These are indicative fintech showcases.
Projects that you will work on
Given below is a list of a few indicative case studies that summarise challenges faced by business leaders and strategies to overcome them:
Key Traits of a Fintech Leader
ISB Executive Alumni Status
Getting access to the ISB Executive Alumni status entails the following benefits:
ISB Executive Alumni Credentials: ISB Email ID
Access to ISB Resources like: Podcasts, newsletters, research reports and more
Learning and Networking opportunities via ISB Executive Education Network Group on LinkedIn
Preferential pricing with 20% discount on programme fee on ISB Executive Education programmes
Access to ISB Executive Education support team
Exclusive invitations to Online and Offline events like Webinars, Conferences, and Master Classes, amongst others
Opportunity to be a Guest Speaker at ISB Executive events
Disclaimer: All activities and research resources for ISB Executive Education alumni are handled by ISB Executive Education. Whenever there are any events or webinars held, they will be informing the alumni community of the same. Events take place yearly basis availability of resources & is subject to change.
What Makes ISB Exceptional?
Know More About ISB
Indian School of Business (ISB) through its Executive Education is dedicated to equipping executives with the necessary skills, mindsets, and valuable networks to effectively manage and lead in the ever-evolving business landscape while attaining their unique personal and professional objectives. In contrast to many prominent international business schools, ISB stands out by cultivating robust intellectual capital and an extensive collection of case studies that delve into critical issues faced by organisations and leaders in both advanced and emerging markets.
The ISB faculty comprises distinguished academics with deep domain expertise, drawing from extensive research, real-world involvement, and substantial teaching experience gained at esteemed global business institutions. ISB's Executive Education programmes are known for their distinct teaching methodologies and a rigorous and stimulating learning environment that pushes participants to expand their learning boundaries beyond their beliefs.
Academic Director
Vijay Marisetty
Visiting Professor
Professor Marisetty is an authority in fintech and works closely with both industry and government on fintech initiatives. He has received research grants to develop Blockchain fintech platforms for the empowerment of the bottom of the pyramid from the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. He is leading a team for developing a Blockchain-enabled co-lending platform for banks to address the priority sector lending targets.
Prof. Marisetty runs the Blockchain lab at ISB and trains senior executives of many of India's top banks and corporates for undertaking their digital transformation journey in financial services. He has published several research papers on fintech in top international journals. ...see more
Faculty Spotlight
Learning Experience
32 Weeks Pre-Recorded Video Lectures
5+ case studies
4 Live sessions with ISB Faculty
5 Fintech Showcases By Industry Experts
Weekly Office Hours with Industry Experts
Executive Fintech Mentoring
Disclaimer
- This programme is self-paced and will have limited live faculty interactions.
- The faculty will not be a part of the live weekly office hours. Our curated panel of subject-matter experts will be conducting these sessions.
- There are 4 Live sessions with the faculty during the programme. Date and time for the same will be communicated at batch launch.
- Assessments and evaluations are graded by a panel of experts approved by the institute. The institute has the final say on the grade awarded.
What Certificate Will You Get?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will earn a certificate of Completion for the Senior Leadership Programme in Fintech by the Indian School of Business (ISB). Successful programme completion is contingent on meeting the attendance requirements and the criteria for course evaluation.
Admission Process
Programme Fee Structure
Programme Fee
₹ 5,00,000 + GST
Note: Registration Fees includes ₹ 5000 + GST as non-refundable application fee
FAQs
About the Programme
Indian School of Business is widely recognised by global brands for the premium learning experience and rich academic expertise that they bring to the table. It is ranked as one of the top 50 institutes globally for its executive education programmes.
The Senior Leadership Programme in Fintech is a first-of-its-kind premium Fintech certification programme. During the course, the senior faculty members engage with the learners. These faculty members are actively consulted by the government and regulatory bodies for policymaking. Learners will gain a sideline view of the emerging trends in the market and be better prepared for a Senior Leadership role in Fintech.
A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the programme fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single Corporate. However, the extent of the discount will be determined on a case-to-case basis.
The programme design is well balanced between the day-to-day commitments of the participants. It will prepare learners for a Senior Leadership role and give them a thorough understanding of the fintech products. The curriculum includes a good mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning through Case Studies, Working Sessions, and Masterclasses.
Our series of masterclasses from marquee CXOs will help participants relate to the day-to-day functioning of the senior executives in a leadership capacity under different contexts through a different lens.
Eligibility
The minimum education qualification for candidates to apply for this programme is a UG Qualification. Either Diploma (10+2+3) or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) or (10+2+4).
Candidates with two years of Master's Degree or equivalent from a recognised University (such as UGC, AICTE, DEC, AIU, State Government, etc.) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are preferred.
Candidates require a minimum of 10 years of work experience post-completion of the qualifying education mentioned above.
Admission to this programme involves a rigorous review of your resume and your statement of purpose by the ISB Admissions team.
Only participants with demonstrated fast-track career progression and high learning intent required for Senior Leadership roles will be admitted into this programme.
Selection is by invitation only and on a rolling basis. We generally overbook our batches. In case of an overbooked batch size, applicants in earlier selection rounds who have received their provision offer letters and paid registration fees to block their seats will be preferred over applicants from later selection rounds.
ISB seeks participants with high intellectual rigour and intent to learn to complete the programme.
Learners are evaluated throughout the programme through various activities such as in-video assessments, weekly / bi-weekly assignments, case-based assignments, capstone project, and mid-term and end-term assessments.
They will qualify for successful completion only after fulfilling the programme evaluation criteria.
Fees
The programme fee has been split into a standardised instalment schedule to facilitate ease of payments for participants.
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