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Becoming an investment banker isn't just a whistlestop journey its an amalgamation of academic prowess, perseverance, good networks and some luck to boot. Here are things you require to become investment banker. College Degree: It should preferably be in the finance or economics field. Accounting and business degrees also do well. An MBA or an advanced degree will give you a competitive edge over other candidates who have just one degree to their name. But if you cannot undertake a rigorous advanced degree course, then you can still sign up for an investment banking course that will grill you in the basics and nuances of the field. Affinity for Numbers: Investment banking is all about the numbers. Basic mathematics can only take you so far into the field what will truly set you apart is a strong affinity for numbers, statistics, analytics and visual identification of trends. If you can sufficiently use these to make predictions, then your golden!
Few Internships: Internships are an aspiring investment bankers best friend. The more renowned the company you interned at, the higher your chances of being picked out of a crowd. Consider doing more than one internship, and try each time for a big firm, such as JP Morgan or Deutsche Bank. The more laurels you collect at internships, the more impressive your CV looks and the more confident you'll be while walking into your first job or your first megadeal. Excellent Network: Networking for investment bankers is key, not least because its the first opportunity they get to practice their selling. It is crucial to make an excellent first impression on people who have the capacity to hire you or can whisper in the ears of someone in the field. Those without solid networks neednt fret instead, joining a course that gives you access to an exclusive network of leads and references may just be your get out of jail free card. Additional Certifications: You may be able to land a job without these certifications, depending on other factors like internships, academic prowess and experience. However, once in a cosy new job, consider upskilling or working towards these certifications so your CV is not stale when you decide to move to a better job.

If you have a minimum of 50% marks in your class 10th and 12th, and minimum 50% in your graduation, then MBA in aviation management is a course you can look at. UPES - Dehradun provides this course and it is favorite among many students.
After completing this course, you can make your career in the following areas:
1. Airline operations management.
2. Airline/airport revenue forecasting.
3. Fueling management.
4. Flight analysis.
5. Ticketing and passenger services.
6. Loyalty program management.
7. Corporate planning and strategy.
8. Business development.
For more information, you can check the below mentioned link:
http://www.upes.ac.in/upes_mba/mba_aviation_management.php?media=Google"