byDinesh
Updated on - 21 Aug, 2024
MBA in Finance is a post graduate management degree course which offers deep insight into various financial and managerial concepts. The MBA Finance program is generally for two years duration and covers basic courses like accounting, managerial economics, business statistics, business environment and organizational behavior, etc., and elective finance subjects such as financial management, security analysis and portfolio management, etc. The curriculum is designed to blend both the concept and its practical aspects to provide profound knowledge of the subject area.
The entrance tests accepted for MBA Finance admission across business schools in Indian are CAT – Common Admission Test conducted by IIMs, XAT – Xavier Aptitude Test conducted by XLRI, MAT – Management Aptitude Test conducted by AIMA, CMAT – Common Management Admission Test conducted by AICTE, SNAP – Symbiosis National Aptitude Test conducted by Symbiosis International University, NMAT – NMIMS Management Aptitude Test conducted by NM Other exams are IIFT and state level exams such as MAH-CET in Maharashtra, OJEE in Odisha etc. Candidates who have appeared for any of these exams can apply for MBA Finance admissions.
| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Business Administration in Finance |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 50% marks (varies by college) |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi |
1. Minimum 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any University recognized by Association of Indian Universities.
2. Valid CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT exam score. Some institutes also require GRE/ATMA scores as well.
3. While it is preferred that candidates should have around 2-3 years of work experience in the related field, the requirement is not mandatory for enrollment in top B-schools.
4. Additional requirements include good communication skills and analytical skills.
5. Performance in GD/PI rounds for the shortlisted candidates depending on their performance in the entrance test.
6. Preparation of final merit list by assigning weightages to their academic performances, scores in entrance test, work experience and interview.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Financial Management | Financial Planning, Budgeting, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital |
| Financial Accounting | Financial Statements, Accounting Standards, Cash Flow Statement |
| Management Accounting | Cost Accounting, Budgetary Control, Performance Evaluation |
| Financial Markets and Institutions | Money Market, Capital Market, Financial Instruments, Financial Regulators |
| Investment Management | Portfolio Management, Security Analysis, Investment Strategies |
| Corporate Finance | Capital Budgeting, Working Capital Management, Mergers and Acquisitions |
| Financial Analysis and Planning | Ratio Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting |
| International Finance | Foreign Exchange Market, International Financial Management, Global Financial Markets |
| Risk Management | Risk Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Derivatives |
| Financial Regulations and Ethics | Financial Laws, Ethical Issues in Finance, Corporate Governance |
| Research Methodology | Research Design, Data Analysis, Statistical Tools |
| Financial Management Case Studies | Real-life case studies of financial management in organizations |
| Job Profile | Specialization | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager | Financial Management | ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 |
| Investment Banker | Investment Banking | ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 |
| Portfolio Manager | Investment Management | ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 |
| Financial Analyst | Financial Analysis | ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 |
| Corporate Finance Manager | Corporate Finance | ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 16,00,000 |
| Treasury Manager | Treasury Management | ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 |
| Financial Planner | Financial Planning | ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 10,00,000 |
| Asset Manager | Asset Management | ₹ 7,00,000 - ₹ 14,00,000 |
| Hedge Fund Manager | Hedge Fund Management | ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 |
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