Ansal University, ICFP announce Specialized MBA in Applied Finance

Excelsior Correspondent

Sanjiv Bajaj and Pranav Ansal during launch of Specialized MBA in Applied Finance.
Sanjiv Bajaj and Pranav Ansal during launch of Specialized MBA in Applied Finance.

JAMMU, June 30: Ansal University, Gurgaon, a private University with strong international collaborations has entered into a technical knowledge partnership with International College of Financial Planning (ICFP), promoted by India’s leading Financial Assessment and Investment Solutions Company Bajaj Capital and announced a super specialized Master’s Degree in Applied Finance programme.
The 2-year degree program with an internationally relevant course module will offer hands-on training and 100 per cent placement assistance in sectors like Banking and Financial services. It will have an intake capacity of 60 students.
Pranav Ansal, Trustee, Ansal University and Vice Chairman, Ansal API, Sanjiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Capital Limited and Prof Raj S Dhankar, Vice Chancellor, Ansal University were present at the MOU signing ceremony.
The programme will work on a two-tier approach of providing in-depth knowledge about application of concepts in the area of Finance & Financial Research. The specialized course has been designed to equip students with knowledge required to succeed in sectors like Banking and Financial services.
Announcing the launch, Prof Raj S Dhankar said “Specialized management programs are the need of the hour as there is a growing demand for skilled manpower in verticals like Finance, Banking, Investment, Insurance and Financial Research sectors. Professionals these days must possess the right mix of analytical skills and entrepreneurial drive to excel in any field”.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Bajaj said “We believe that Ansal and Bajaj’s association will be fruitful for those Students looking for career options in banking and finance and they can expect a bright future”.
According to Pranav Ansal said “It is our mission at Ansal University to produce industry-ready professionals and we aim to impart knowledge according to the requirements of different sectors. India is becoming a prime destination for private banks which has resulted in the banking and finance market growing at a rapid pace and India Inc. planning to create close to 10 lakh new jobs and dole out pay hikes of up to 40 per cent for the best performers in 2015”.