Executive Programme in Fintech and AI (EPFAI)

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

About Programme

With FinTech and Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming the financial services industry, professionals must now combine core financial expertise with technological fluency. The Executive Programme in FinTech and AI from IIM Calcutta is designed to equip professionals with an integrated understanding of finance, technology, analytics, and innovation strategies. Covering everything from blockchain and ML to digital payments and regulatory tech, this programme empowers participants to lead financial transformation and innovation in their organizations.

Programme Content

Pillar

Module

Sub-topics

Introduction and overview

Introduction to Banking, Financial Services and FinTech

Global Finance Ecosystem: Banks, Fintech Companies, and more

Challenges and opportunities in the financial landscape

What Is Fintech & Advantages?

Traditional banking & finance Vs. Digital Banking and Fintech

Digital India and its role in promoting FinTech

Drivers of Fintech: Technology, Regulations and Digital models

Digital Transformation in Banking & Finance Industry

How Is Technology Transforming Banking & Finance Industry?

Technology Types in Finance & Banking

Digital business models

Drivers of FinTech , Trends driving Fintech adoption

FinTech Ecosystem and Emerging Sectors

Fintech Statistics: India and Global

Digital Payments

For all three modules, the topic line-up would be Pain points in the Traditional Models

Regulations Value proposition of the Fintech

Regulatory arbitrage vs. regulatory risk

Digital Lending

Digital Insurance

Data Strategy in Finance (By Industry Expert)

Data Analysis - Big Data introduction, Application in Finance

Cyber Security in Finance

AI and Generative AI in Finance

Introduction to AI, Generative AI and ML

Use case 1: Lending Tech : Credit Risk Modeling

Use case 2: Insurtech : Underwriting and fraud detection

Use case 3: Wealth Tech: Robo Advisory and algorithmic Trading

AI governance: Risks and Ethics

Understanding Blockchain and applications

Blockchain and its Key Concepts

How it Works? Distributed ledger technology (DLT) & decentralized finance (DeFi)

Blockchain ecosystem

Ethereum and Smart Contracts

Cryptocurrency Stablecoins

Initial Coin Offerings

Blockchain applications: Wealth Management, Insurance, Payment etc

Emerging technologies in Finance (By SME Proposed)

Limitations of Blockchain

Open banking and API integration

Economy of API

Building and Scaling APIs

Cloud computing

Robotic Process Automation

Leading Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Financial Future

Sustainable Finance

The need for sustainable business practices.

Fintech and society

Enabling green economic growth.

Financial Inclusion and the Role of Technology

Leadership in FinTech (fireside chat)

Tech Giants in FinTech: Is It a Game Changer?

Trends and Technologies Influencing Finance Industry: IoT, Metaverse etc.

Capstone

Capstone Project

Pedagogy

The programme is delivered asynchronously using a blend of pedagogical methods including interactive lectures, real-world case studies, marketing simulations, and hands-on projects. Sessions are primarily conducted online, complemented by an optional on-campus networking session. Participants engage with structured content at their own pace, supported by regular check-ins and assessments to reinforce application-based learning.

Programme Audience

Looking to understand FinTech applications, innovations in lending, payments, and digital assets.

Who want to enter the FinTech space by understanding how financial systems and AI technologies converge.

Seeking to leverage FinTech, AI, and data analytics to build and scale disruptive business models

Testimonials

"I truly appreciate how practical and engaging the learning experience has been. Learning about GenAI applications in finance from the IIM Calcutta faculty brought a new level of clarity and structure to my understanding. The case studies and live doubt-clearing sessions have been especially valuable in helping me connect the concepts to real business situations. Overall, the programme has strengthened my understanding of finance and enhanced my ability to apply AI-driven insights in a professional context."

Niharika Kori

Director at SWIFT Ex-Regional Manager, South Asia at Western Union Ex-Senior Manager at Paytm

"The methodology used for taking students through the course, the sequencing and module composition were excellent. The support material also was very useful."

Hiran Gooty

Manager at PMO at Northern Trust Corporation Ex Goldman Sachs

"The program was well-structured and consistent, as we never felt overburdened with content. The learning progressed step by step, and the professors explained the topics clearly."

Sabyasachi Chowdhury

Chief Sub Editor, Sports at India Today Ex CrickTracker

"The program was properly structured. Basic concepts were made clear earlier and then moved to technical aspects."

CA Radhika Shah

Area Head-ICICI Bank

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Prashansa Uttam

Programme Advisor

+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Executive Education Office

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https://www.iimcal.ac.in

Kolkata, India

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