IIT Kanpur invites applications for eMasters degree programmes; apply till March 31

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) has invited applications for July 2024 batches of eMasters in Climate Finance, Business Finance, Fintech, and Quantitative Finance. Eligible candidates can apply for these degree programmes till March 31. As per IIT Kanpur guidelines, selection into these programmes will not be based on GATE score.

IIT Kanpur said the eMasters degree programmes are designed to cater the growing demand for skilled talent in the finance industry. Students selected for the programmes can complete their degrees within 1 to 3 years. “Professionals enrolled in these programmes benefit from an immersive learning format that provides access to IIT Kanpur's incubation cell and alumni network,” the institute added.

The department of management sciences and department of economic sciences, IIT Kanpur, are offering the programmes. The eMasters degree programmes have been tailored for the industry and allow for seamless credit transfers towards higher education opportunities such as MTech and PhD programmes at IIT Kanpur, with the potential for waiving up to 60 credits.

Topics covered under eMasters programmes

The eMasters in Financial Technology and Management focus on teaching students about fintech with traditional finance. The eMasters in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management focuses on improving risk management skills through research and practical training. The eMasters in Business Finance covers topics such as finance and economics. The eMasters in Climate Finance and Sustainability trains professionals in carbon management and ESG. It also offers specialised training in finance and environmental sustainability.

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The IIT Kanpur said the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector in the country is projected to continue expanding. “Projections indicate that the BFSI sector has increased from US Dollar 59.66 billion in 2023 to US Dollar 66.61 billion in 2024,” the institute added.

Candidates can visit the official websites, emasters.iitk.ac.in/economics-and-finance-masters-degree, emasters.iitk.ac.in/economics-finance-in-business, emasters.iitk.ac.in/course/masters-in-climate-finance-and-sustainability, for more information on these programmes.