Pranav Ansal, trustee, Ansal University and vice chairman, Ansal API, talks to Muskaan Jain about the recent tie-up with Bajaj Capital and how their programmes are designed keeping theory and practicals in mind
Tell us about the recent collaboration with Bajaj CapitalIJ
We have launched MBA in Applied Finance in tie-up with Bajaj Capital. Globalised world economy and continuous world economy has created a need for finance professionals. For this we have designed a suitable MBA in Applied Finance that should have a global recognition. Bajaj Capital has been running this programme from the past two years and has International Conference on Functional Programming (ICFP), one of the largest financial education providers in the US. Apart from high placement, the quality of education is very good. They are interested, focused and a growing industry that’s why we tied up.
What is the USP of this programmeIJ
Where a person needs three years to attain a level by doing MBA in Applied Finance, they will reach that level in probably six-months. The course module includes one-year theory and next year is complete practical knowledge.
What are the featuresIJ
It is a two-year specialised degree course. There are industry projects that have been integrated with real world project. The fee is Rs2.95 lakhs per annum and around Rs6 lakhs for two years.
What is the eligibility criterionIJ
Graduates in any discipline with 50 per cent marks and a valid CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ AUEE score, can apply.
What should students expect from itIJ
The main focus is theory and practical. Today, everyone has access to theoretical knowledge through our phones only. So, we mainly focus on virtual things. He/she will get the returns or the pay back amount in 1 year only. He will get a salary of Rs40,000- Rs50,000 the day he graduates
In terms of practical learning, where does he find himselfIJ
They’ll be working in some financial institution. We have a virtual laboratory so that the students can learn practically.
You recently launched a hospitality course, how has that been receivedIJ
The response is unbelievable because in this course a student can go in any of 33 campuses in world and train there.