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Information Technology is widely regarded as the industry of the future due to the ever growing applications of the IT in all spheres of life. The demand for those who are qualified and competent in IT is prophesied to grow for a long time to come - in spite of short term declines.

Indian IT qualified persons are working in the North America, Western Europe, Japan and South East Asia earning high remunerations. These countries are relaxing visa conditions and permitting more and more IT personnel from India to work in their countries. Within India also the persons employed in the IT sector is growing at more than 50% every year.

Doors open for several avenues in challenging and rewarding careers for the IT graduates. These are software engineering, network & system management, internet programming, database management and administration, web design and management, multimedia production and programming, management information system, e-commerce and several emerging ones. The requisites for entering into any of these is extensive theoretical education and hands on practical training which AMS provides.

The semester end theoretical and practical examinations are held by the HNB Garhwal University to which these courses and affiliated and the degrees are awarded by the University. The internal tests and assessment are continuously done at AMS. Besides, special coaching/tuition at the end of the semester is conducted for students who extra care.

BCA is also a three-year full time degree course covering all the essential areas of computer education. This is a good foundation course for eventual Information Technology career.

ELIGIBILITY 

10+2 (or equivalent) from any recognised University or Board. Those appearing in the final examination are also eligible to apply & will be considered for the admission subject to their clearing of the examination.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Total No. of Seats is 60 & have been divided into three categories : General 50% of total seats
Self financed 35% of total seats
NRI sponsored 15% of total seats

Admission for the first two categories shall take place through a combined entrance test UGAT conducted By AIMA, New Delhi

Note: Direct Admission can be taken unless NRI category.

Information Technology is widely regarded as the industry of the future due to the ever growing applications of the IT in all spheres of life. The demand for those who are qualified and competent in IT is prophesied to grow for a long time to come - in spite of short term declines.

Indian IT qualified persons are working in the North America, Western Europe, Japan and South East Asia earning high remunerations. These countries are relaxing visa conditions and permitting more and more IT personnel from India to work in their countries. Within India also the persons employed in the IT sector is growing at more than 50% every year.

Doors open for several avenues in challenging and rewarding careers for the IT graduates. These are software engineering, network & system management, internet programming, database management and administration, web design and management, multimedia production and programming, management information system, e-commerce and several emerging ones. The requisites for entering into any of these is extensive theoretical education and hands on practical training which AMS provides.

The semester end theoretical and practical examinations are held by the HNB Garhwal University to which these courses and affiliated and the degrees are awarded by the University. The internal tests and assessment are continuously done at AMS. Besides, special coaching/tuition at the end of the semester is conducted for students who extra care.

MCA is also a three-year full time degree course covering all the essential areas of computer education. This is a good foundation course for eventual Information Technology career.

Total number of seats are 45.

Eligibility 

For MCA, the applicant must have passed 10+2 level with Mathematics from a recognised board. Those appearing in the Graduation final examination may also apply on provisional basis.

Admission procedure 

For MCA seats are divided into the following three categories:

(a) State Entrance Exam
(b) Direct
(C) NRI/ Management quota

For admission to MCA applicants under the first two categories have to go through the tests conducted by the Uttarakhand Technical University at various locations. Direct admission is possible under the Second category.

Information Technology is widely regarded as the industry of the future due to the ever growing applications of the IT in all spheres of life. The demand for those who are qualified and competent in IT is prophesied to grow for a long time to come - in spite of short term declines.

Indian IT qualified persons are working in the North America, Western Europe, Japan and South East Asia earning high remunerations. These countries are relaxing visa conditions and permitting more and more IT personnel from India to work in their countries. Within India also the persons employed in the IT sector is growing at more than 50% every year.

Doors open for several avenues in challenging and rewarding careers for the IT graduates. These are software engineering, network & system management, internet programming, database management and administration, web design and management, multimedia production and programming, management information system, e-commerce and several emerging ones. The requisites for entering into any of these is extensive theoretical education and hands on practical training which AMS provides.

The semester end theoretical and practical examinations are held by the HNB Garhwal University to which these courses and affiliated and the degrees are awarded by the University. The internal tests and assessment are continuously done at AMS. Besides, special coaching/tuition at the end of the semester is conducted for students who extra care.

MCA is also a three-year full time degree course covering all the essential areas of computer education. This is a good foundation course for eventual Information Technology career.

Total number of seats are 45.

Eligibility 

For MCA, the applicant must have passed 10+2 level with Mathematics from a recognised board. Those appearing in the Graduation final examination may also apply on provisional basis.

Admission procedure 

For MCA seats are divided into the following three categories:

(a) State Entrance Exam
(b) Direct
(C) NRI/ Management quota

For admission to MCA applicants under the first two categories have to go through the tests conducted by the Uttarakhand Technical University at various locations. Direct admission is possible under the Second category.

Opinion
* The programmes conducted by IIF are application oriented programmes, enriched with the knowledge of finance. They open a new frontier in the field of finance.

* The course design is excellent. It gives good exposure to the candidate in financial management. The conduct of the programme is very systematic and methodical.

* The course contents, study notes and the books supplied are excellent and relevant to one’s work. The study material supplied is always up-to-date giving a wider perspective of the subject. The standard of the case studies is very high and is highly relevant to Indian conditions.

* The level of test questions is good and the frequency is not too fast to cope with.

* The examination system is unique. It is a open book examination, where one can consult any number of books and in the process get an indepth knowledge of the subject.

* The programme helps a student to have adequate self-confidence and develop an expertise in finance.

DLP’s are primiarily designed for senior executives and executives with no formal background in Finance. The sessions for the DLP’s begin twice in a year (on 1st May and 1st November). The programmes follow a Bi-Semester system to meet the needs and requirements of senior executives.
Basic Finance (BBF) (1 Year DLP)
Management of Business Finance (MBF) (2 Year DLP)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance (PGDBF) (3 Year DLP)

Semester
Schedule Session Beginning
Ist May

Ist November Semester
I, III & V
II, IV & VI

I, III & V
II, IV & VI Month
1st May - 30th October
1st November - 30th April

1st May - 30th October
1st October - 8th January

Objectives
To educate & develop necessary competance & skills in the effective management of business finance, with some of the latest techniques, methods, procedures and the latest financial innovations.

To reach those who either live or are posted in far flung areas of India and have no regular educational facilities.

To provide an opportunity of learning for those who cannot leave their present assignments to join course(s) of their interest on a regular basis due to their preoccupations in office, vocation or business but are seriously interested to learn the techniques of effective management of finance.

Eligibility
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognised University/Institute in India or Abroad.

Selection Criteria 
Admission to IIF programs is very rigorous. The admission to distance learning program (DLP) is based on calculation of Grade Point Score (GPS). The Grades are given on the basis of candidates’ past academic records, other achievements, work experience, professional growth positioning and personal interview for all category of candidates.

IIF follows a policy to admit some fresh graduates and also women candidates, even if their comparative GPS is relatively low but above the minimum cut off point. The admission policy of the Institute takes into consideration a candidate’s total background.

Admission is strictly on merit. Convassing in any form would disqualify a candidate for admission.

Teaching Methodology & Study Package
IIF adopts a unique teaching methodology. IIF supplies study package containing high quality relevant text books/ IIF publications and study notes on each subject in the beginning of each semester. IIF mails a study plan mentioning the dates on which the additional communications and test set modules will be sent. IIF sends test questions containing - true/false questions, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions and case studies, every fortnight, which may be attempted by a candidate and sent back to the IIF for evaluation. IIF returns the evaluated test questions to candidates. IIF sends the case studies for being attempted by candidates. The cases are representative of actual managerial problems which occur at various business environments. The case analysis method demands students to make decisions, develop, implementation of plans and explain, and defend their actions via discussions or written presentation. These studies develop the talents and confidence to face the real world problems. All the case studies after evaluation are returned back to the candidates.The candidate’s progress is monitored and feedback is obtained from time to time during the semester
.
Examination Scheme
IIF follows a unique open book examination system. The question papers are sent to the candidates by registered post. They are expected to attempt in one sitting and return the answer books within one week by registered post. However, if one is unable to send the answer papers within one week, the student may submit the answer papers in subsequent weeks. There is a graded penalty for late submission. The question papers are very comprehensive and only those who have seriously studied during the semester are able to attempt the question papers. The Institute’s unique system of examinations has been found to be more satisfactory, rigorous and beneficial than the traditional system of examinations. For examination pattern please see examinations scheme in the prospectus

Fee Structure(Per Semester)  
Programs
(Bi- Semeser System) General Category
(Only Indian with Indian Residency)
Other Categories
(Company Sponsored / NRI / NRI Sponsored / Foreign Candidates)
BBF
MBF
PGDBF
Rs. 20,000
Rs. 20,000
Rs. 15,000 US$ 2,000
US$ 2,000
US$ 1,500

Note:
1. The fee includes tuition, cost of study material - select text books, test questions and case studies- conduct of semester examinations and subscription to Finance India.
2. Fee once paid is not refundable. No application for refund will be entertained under any circumstances.

Abour STRP
IIF offers a Short-Term Reserarch Programme for senior working executives, researchers and professors who are interested to undertake research assignments for a period of 2-12 months. The programme is so designed that the candidate works on a research assignment in association with a senior faculty at the Institute.The assignment may be a self motivated research project / a project which is of Interest to the candidate’s organisation/ a live research project. The programme intends to stimulate learning experience with a research bent of mind.
Special emphasis is placed on the practical application of the research project & understanding of fundamentals.

Objective 
To generate awareness and appreciation of the finance function.
To develop an intellectual curiosity and encourage one to strive for excellence.
To educate and disseminate knowledge with some of the latest techniques, methods and procedures used for effective management of Finance.
To share and disuss the latest financial innovations based on empirical research conducted in India and aborad.
To provide a forum to executives to discuss among themselves and with experts from the academia and industry.
To generate a research project which may be of beneift to the candidates, their organisations and the society at large.
Methodology
The project is to be undertaken under the guidance of a senior fellow / professor in conjunction with other faculty members at the Institute or the visiting faculty during the period of tenure of the programme. The candidate is expected to attend all seminars and conferences conducted at the institute and others during the period of study.The project undertaken in conjunction with other associates and the supervisor would design the prime medium of methodology used for the programme.

Some AlumsMr. G. Vijaya Kumar 
Ms. Promila Gupta
Mrs. Sunita Kaila
Mr. Gautam Ray STRP 2002
STRP 2001
STRP 2000
STRP 2003 Asstt. Director, NCC, Ministry of Defence, GOI
Director, Ministry of Defence, GPI
Commissioner, Income Tax, ITO, GOI
Ministry of Defence,GPI

Fee

There is no fee for the STRP. However, the candidates are requested to apply for this programme by filling up the application form and submit a research proposal along with their CVs to the Admissions office.

Course Structure
Year I 
Semester I
101 Accounting for Financial Analysis
102 Economics for Decision Making
103 Quantitative Tech. & Forecasting for Finance
104 Computer Applications in Finance
105 Regulatory Framework of Business
106 Organisational Behaviour
Semester II
201 General Studies & Personality Development
202 Macro Economics & Public Finance
203 Operations Research for Finance & Risk Analysis
204 Human Resource Management
205 Marketing Management
206 Management Accounting & Control
Semester III
301 Financial Econometrics & Equity Research
302 Indian Financial System
303 Corporate Finance & Valuation
304 Corporate Tax Planning
305 Management of Banking & Financial Institutions
306 Personal Finance & Investment
All courses are 3 credits each.

Year II onwards
All FBA candidates are required to pursue their thesis work
as suggested in programme module above
Daily & Weekly Financial Review
Bi- Weekly Seminars

Examination Scheme 
The examinations are conducted at the end of each semester. Each paper is of 100 marks. Each question paper is divided into five sections. All the sections are required to be attempted by the candidate. Section I is of 15 marks and contains concept test with 15 true/false questions. Section II is of 20 marks and has 10 multiple choice questions. Section III is of 20 marks and has four short answer questions. Section IV is of 20 marks and contains two long answer questions. Section V is of 25 marks and includes a detailed case study.

Fee Structure  
General Category
(Only Indians with Indian Residency) Admission Fee
Rs. 20,000 (one time fees)
1st Year Rs. 80,000 (per semester)
2nd Year onwards Rs. 10,000 per year
Other Categories
(Company Sponsored / NRI / NRI Sponsored / Foreign Candidates) Admission Fee US $ 1000 (one time fees)
1st Year US $ 4,000 (per semester)
2nd Year onwards US $ 1000 per year

Note: 
1. Refundable Security Deposit of Rs. 20,000 (interest free) for general category and US$ 1000 (interest free) for other category candidates
2. The fee includes tuition, cost of study material - select text books, test questions and case studies- conduct of semester examinations and subscription to Finance India.

How to Pay Your Fees

All fees are required to be paid before the prescribed dates before the beginning of each semester through a Demand Draft in favour of Indian Institute of Finance payable at Delhi.

Refund of Fees
Fee once paid is not refundable. No application for refund will be entertained under any circumstances

FBA Finance is an intensive doctoral level programme, curricula at par with Ph.D of international standards, based on international experience and the needs of Indian Academia.
Objectives
To promote research, the Fellow Programme in Finance (FBA Finance) is designed to provide knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to conduct high quality research and teaching in the field of finance.

Eligibility
Master’s or Post Graduation in any discipline from an Indian or Foreign university with minimum of 60% marks [55% marks for SC/ST/OBC] or MBF from Indian Institute of Finance with minimum of 60% marks.

Selection Criteria
Top 3 University Position Holders & College Topper (with Distinction) are exempt from Written Test & are provided with Rs. 20,000 scholarship per semester.

Admission to IIF programs is very rigorous. The admission to Fellow progrmme is through Group Discussion (GD) and Interview.

The Grades are given on the basis of candidate’s past academic records, other achievements, work experience, professional growth positioning and personal interview for all categories of candidates.

NRI/Foreign/Corporate sponsored candidates are also required to appear for GD and interview. There is no written test for candidates applying for EMBF and FBA Finance. However, the admission to EMBF & FBA is through interview and GPS.

IIF follows a policy to admit some women candidates, even if their comparative GPS is relatively low but above the minimum cut off point. The admission policy of the Institute takes into consideration a candidate’s total background.

Admission is strictly on merit. Convessing in any form would disqualify a candidate for admission.

Semester Schedule
Semester I &IV
Semester II& V
Semester II&VI : 1st July :
: 1st October
: 8th January - 30th September
- 31th December
- 7th April Session
Beginning
Ist July

Program Module
The Fellow programme is designed along the lines of PhD programme. A continuous integeratedapproach to research is followed. The Fellow programme is based on course work, comprehensive theory examinations, participation in significant research through economic series in the research workshop, research papers & book reviews. Besides there is a dissertation and research/teaching requirement.

A candidate is required to attend the course work of 18 papers in the first three semesters (1st Year) of MBF. (Please see course structure of MBF for details). In the second year the Fellow is to attend seminars, attempt book reviews and develop the research proposal for dissertation under the guidance of the faculty coordinator. The Fellow is required to present the research proposal to the workshop. The Fellow is to work on the dissertation in the second year and submit the thesis after three years of enrollment. All Fellows are required to undergo one year teaching cum research assistantship at the Institute or a University.

The dissertation should be an original research work making a positive and significant contribution to knowledge. It must not have been submitted in part or in full for any other diploma or degree of any university or Institution.

Teaching & Research Assistantship
All Fellows are required to undertake teaching & research assistantship either at the Institute or University for completion of the program. Those who choose to undertake the same at IIF, would be provided with stipend to take care of their general expenses and services rendered.

Course Structure
Year I 
Semester I
101 Accounting for Financial Analysis
102 Organisational Behaviour
103 Quantitative Techniques: Statistics & Econometrics
104 Economics for Financial Analysis I: Micro Economics
105 Management Science
106 Business Environment & Ethics

Semester II
201 Organizational Development
202 An Introduction to Computers
203 Economics for Financial Analysis II: Macro Economics
204 Managerial Accounting & Control
205 Financial Management
206 Business & Corporate Taxation I: Direct Taxes

Note for all the DLPs:
1. First Year (Semester I & II) of MBF forms part of BBF program. Students willing to pursue MBF after completion of BBF can extend their program by intimating IIF’s office within three months of completion of BBF.
2. Non working candidates are expected to undergo “On-the-job” training so as to gain real life exposure to supplement the study material provided by the Institute.

Examination Scheme 
IIF follows a unique open book examination system. The question papers are sent to the candidates by registered post. They are expected to attempt in one sitting and return the answer books within one week by registered post. However, if one is unable to send the answer papers within one week, the student may submit the answer papers in subsequent weeks. There is a graded penalty for late submission. The question papers are very comprehensive and only those who have seriously studied during the semester are able to attempt the question papers. The Institute’s unique system of examinations has been found to be more satisfactory, rigorous and beneficial than the traditional system of examinations. For examination pattern please see examinations scheme in the prospectus.

Fee Structure  
General Category
(Only Indians with Indian Residency) Semester Fee Rs. 20,000 (per semester)
Other Categories
(Company Sponsored / NRI / NRI Sponsored / Foreign Candidates) Semester Fee US $ 2,000 (per semester)

Note: 
1. The fee includes tuition, cost of study material - select text books, test questions and case studies- conduct of semester examinations and subscription to Finance India.

How to Pay Your Fees

All fees are required to be paid before the prescribed dates before the beginning of each semester through a Demand Draft in favour of Indian Institute of Finance payable at Delhi.

Refund of Fees
Fee once paid is not refundable. No application for refund will be entertained under any circumstances

The course is designed to provide the basics of finance. BBF enables one to form the base for one to pursue a career in Finance. The program also help students to act as a bridge course for those who are interested to apply abroad for MBA(Finance) with 3 years basic bachelors degree.
Objectives
To educate & develop necessary competence & skills in the effective management of business finance, with some of the latest techniques, methods, procedures and the latest financial innovations.

To reach those who either live or are posted in far flung areas of India and have no regular educational facilities.

To provide an opportunity of learning for those who cannot leave their present assignments to join course(s) of their interest on a regular basis due to their preoccupations in office, vocation or business but are seriously interested to learn the techniques of effective management of finance.

Eligibility
Graduation in any discipline from Indian or Foreign recognized university with minimum of 60% marks [55% marks for SC/ST/OBC].

Candidates appearing in the final year Bachelor’s examination are eligible to apply. Such Candidates, if selected ,will be given provisional admission subject to their clearing graduation. The certification of the same has to be submitted before 1st Semester exams.

Selection Criteria
Admission to IIF programs is very rigorous. The admission to distance learning program (DLP) is based on calculation of Grade Point Score (GPS). The Grades are given on the basis of candidates’ past academic records, other achievements, work experience, professional growth positioning and personal interview for all category of candidates.

IIF follows a policy to admit some fresh graduates and also women candidates, even if their comparative GPS is relatively low but above the minimum cut off point. The admission policy of the Institute takes into consideration a candidate’s total background.

Admission is strictly on merit. Convassing in any form would disqualify a candidate for admission.

Semester Schedule

Semester Beginning
Ist May Semester I 1st May - 30th October
Semester II 1st November - 30th April

Semester Beginning 
Ist November Semester I 1st November - 30th April
Semester II 1st May - 30th October

Program Module
The first two semesters are designed to provide the basics of the finance function along with the other functional areas of management.

At the end of the first year the students are advised to undergo Summer/ Experiential training in industrial, business organizations and international agencies. The objective is basically to provide the students with real life exposure which they cannot gain from simple study. They get the opportunity to learn beyond the text by solving business problems and decision making during the training period.

Teaching Methodology & Study Package
IIF adopts a unique teaching methodology. IIF supplies study package containing high quality relevant text books/ IIF publications and study notes on each subject in the beginning of each semester. IIF mails a study plan mentioning the dates on which the additional communications and test set modules will be sent. IIF sends test questions containing - true/false questions, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions and case studies, every fortnight, which may be attempted by a candidate and sent back to the IIF for evaluation. IIF returns the evaluated test questions to candidates. IIF sends the case studies for being attempted by candidates. The cases are representative of actual managerial problems which occur at various business environments. The case analysis method demands students to make decisions, develop, implementation of plans and explain, and defend their actions via discussions or written presentation. These studies develop the talent and confidence to face the real world problems. All the case studies after evaluation are returned back to the candidates.The candidate’s progress is monitored and feedback is obtained from time to time during the semester.