Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance

Dr. Manisha Ketkar is the Professor and Director of Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF), Pune. She carries a vision to provide the best placement opportunities for students at SSBF. Read what she has to say in her interview. 

How does the curriculum of “SYMBIOSIS SCHOOL OF BANKING AND FINANCE “, ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Keeping the curriculum relevant and updated”

SSBF has always kept itself abreast of the latest changes in the industry. To cater to the requirements of the dynamic financial sector, SSBF tunes its curriculum by soliciting inputs from the industry stalwarts. Hence, it is not surprising that SSBF has eminent and experienced people from the industry on the advisory board and alumni.

What do you think should be the Institute’s top priority over the next 10 years? 

“Develop online resources for aspirants”

SSBF is looking forward to providing more industry-relevant certifications to the students, up-gradation of program structure based on technological changes. Recently, SSBF organized the BFSI Leadership Summit to showcase the capabilities and training infrastructure to the top leadership in the BFSI sector. We are in the process of designing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), videos, case studies for effective dissemination of finance knowledge across varied segments. In the current turbulent times, we are focusing on blended learning. SSBF also would like to establish itself as a distinct training provider for conducting various domain, managerial, and leadership programs for corporates in the BFSI sector. 

“SSBF has signed an MOU with CRIF High Mark for giving scholarships of Rs. 1,00,000/- for a needy student based on academic performance and economic background.”

How are the placement opportunities for students at SYMBIOSIS SCHOOL OF BANKING AND FINANCE?

“Offering internships to get them prepared for placements”

SSBF students do their internship in renowned organizations where some organizations offer Pre-Placement opportunities. Students get the domain knowledge and work experience during the internship tenure which helps them face the final interview confidently. Students are encouraged to go for industry-relevant certifications such as the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), etc. Mock Group Discussions. Personal Interviews are arranged for the students which are conducted by industry experts to make students ready for the actual placement process. 

“Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) is a reputed business school that exclusively caters to the needs of the Banking, Finance, and Insurance sector and hence encourages candidates to join the Institute who aspire to make a career in this domain.”

How is the faculty and infrastructure of the institution?

“Constant monitoring and up-gradation”

Faculty at SSBF are UGC qualified and experienced academicians. Most of the faculty members have also served in the industry who are committed to excellence in teaching and research The theoretical knowledge provided by academicians and the practical aspects disseminated by bankers/industry professionals offers the perfect blend of both these aspects. The faculty members are sound in research and have their research published in Scopus and ABDC category journals. They regularly present papers at prestigious international and national conferences and have also won several awards. Faculty Development Programs are conducted at the SIU level by Symbiosis Teaching Learning Resource Centre (STLRC) where faculty members participate in relevant programs. We have kept our infrastructure as per international standards to ensure the best environment for the students. SSBF provides facilities to students like Library, computer lab, hostel, sports ground, badminton court, canteen, mess, swimming pool, gymnasium, medical facilities, health insurance, bus service, bicycles. SSBF also provide Book Bank facility to our students wherein, each student is issued books relevant to each course. Students of SSBF gets access to various online softwares and databases like Bloomberg, Capitaline, etc. Special arrangements are made for specially abled students. Students undertake activities organized by bio diversity department of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

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What are some plans that you are currently designing for the college to set up a benchmark?

“Analyzing issues from various perspectives and celebrate diversity”

Internationalization of education and co-curricular activities is one of the central values at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and thus at SSBF. We have created a community of students, staff, and faculty in which cross-cultural and international knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and action are part of the present and heritage for the future. Our mission is to help students develop a worldview, understand the broad range of human experience.