NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training (IFBI), NIIT University and Kotak Mahindra Bank have collaborated to launch a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Relationship Management.
The entities have entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the 12-month course, which will be offered at NIIT University, a statement said.
The programme aims to develop and empower professionals with necessary skills and knowledge to undertake various roles in banking and financial services.
NIIT IFBI and NIIT University will provide training to students, organise academic sessions in specialised areas of applied banking/financial/relationship management topics and also impart business and cultural orientation.
Upon successful completion of the programme, the students will get an opportunity to join Kotak Mahindra Bank as Probationary Officers.
"This programme will equip them in various aspects of jobs in BFSI. Banking is going to play a significant role in India's progress, and this programme will help create a pool of competent professionals," Kotak Mahindra Bank Executive Vice President (HR) Amitabha Sen said.
The students will also undergo an industry-linked internship at Kotak Mahindra Bank during the course duration.
"The programme will help identify and professionally train manpower for the bank, while empowering aspiring youth to access challenging careers in the banking sector," NIIT IFBI President Bimal Jain said.
