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B.Com. (Banking and Insurance) Project Management in Banks Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the TY BBI syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for Project Management in Banks

Major elective · Semester 5 · TY BBI · 4 credits · 100 marks

Module I: Fundamentals of Project Management in Banks

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management in Banking
Meaning and Definition of Projects in Banks – Understanding what constitutes a project and how it differs from routine banking operations.
Characteristics of Banking Projects – Features such as time-bound, cost-bound, regulatory compliance, and technological relevance.
Types of Projects in Banks – IT upgrades, branch expansion, financial inclusion, product launches, regulatory implementation.
Importance of Project Management in Banks – Ensuring efficiency, reducing operational risks, and meeting customer expectations.
Unit 2: Project Life Cycle in Banks
Phases of the Project Life Cycle – Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases explained.
Project Identification in Banks – How banking needs, regulatory changes, and digital requirements trigger new projects.
Feasibility Studies – Technical, financial, economic, and operational feasibility in banking projects.
Stakeholders in Banking Projects – Internal and external stakeholders and their roles.

Module II: Project Planning and Design in Banks

Unit 3: Project Planning Tools and Techniques
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Dividing banking projects into manageable tasks.
Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams – Scheduling tools used for planning timelines in banking projects.
Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT – Application for banking system upgrades or branch expansion.
Resource Allocation – Managing human, technological, and financial resources.
Unit 4: Project Costing and Budgeting
Cost Estimation Methods – Bottom-up, top-down, and parametric estimation in banking projects.
Project Budgeting Processes – Preparing financial plans for banking technology and operational projects.
Cost-Benefit Analysis – Evaluating financial viability and expected returns.
Financial Appraisal Techniques – NPV, IRR, Payback Period applied to banking projects.

Module III: Project Implementation and Risk Management

Unit 5: Project Execution in Banks
Execution Framework – Implementing project plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Vendor Management – Selecting and managing technology partners for banking projects.
Communication Management – Reporting structures and communication channels within banking projects.
Quality Assurance in Projects – Ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance through QA processes.
Unit 6: Risk Management in Banking Projects
Types of Project Risks – Operational, financial, IT, cybersecurity, and compliance risks.
Risk Assessment Techniques – Risk registers, scoring models, and risk mapping.
Risk Mitigation Strategies – Control measures, contingencies, and backup systems.
Regulatory Risk Management – Adhering to RBI guidelines, KYC norms, and data protection laws.

Module IV: Monitoring, Evaluation & Closing of Projects in Banks

Unit 7: Project Monitoring and Control
Performance Measurement Tools – KPIs, dashboards, and financial performance metrics.
Progress Reporting – Methods of tracking status, including MIS reports.
Change Management in Projects – Handling changes in scope, timelines, or regulations.
Audit and Compliance Checks – Ensuring adherence to internal and external audit requirements.
Unit 8: Project Review and Closure
Project Evaluation Techniques – Post-implementation review, cost analysis, and performance evaluation.
Documentation and Reporting – Importance of complete project documentation in banks.
Lessons Learned – Identifying best practices and areas for improvement.
Project Closure Activities – Final deliverables, approvals, and release of resources.

Reference Books

1 Project Management – Harold Kerzner
2 Project Management: A Systems Approach – David Cleland
3 Bank Management – Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)
4 Banking and Financial Services – Justin Paul & Padmalatha Suresh
5 Project Management for Financial Services – Selected RBI Publications & Reports

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Banking & Insurance) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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