Date:21/08/2007 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/08/21/stories/2007082151440600.htm

Back IIBF opens course to all graduates

Our Bureau

Hyderabad, Aug. 20 The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) has launched Diploma in Banking and Finance which is open to all graduates in distant mode.

“Till now, the content of the course is being extended to the members of the institute (employees of the banks) as JAIIB. In view of the needs of the industry, we are now extending the programme as DBF to graduates in any discipline,” Mr R. Bhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer, IIBF, told newspersons here on Monday.

The institute has tied up with Manipal University for exam delivery and organising virtual lessons. “In addition, our own faculty will also conduct live classes via Internet,” he said.

The total fee payable is Rs 6,500 (Rs 5,000 without access to virtual classes).