MBA (Finance)
MBA Finance
Introduction
The MBA Finance course is designed to equip the students with a sound, practical, and professionally focused finance education. It is a two-year, full-time programme that provides a strong foundation in management concepts in the first year and focuses on specialised finance topics in the second year.
It has been designed to develop strategic thinking, decision-making, and fundamental financial competence. The first year introduces core business administration subjects such as Finance, Human Resource Management, IT, and Operations Management, while the second year provides specialised study in financial topics, equipping students with expertise in investment management, risk assessment, and financial planning.
MBA Finance students are exposed to various real-life scenarios through live cases, field exposure projects, and industry interfaces.
This experiential education moulds their problem-solving ability and equips them to tackle challenges in the dynamic marketing environment. Role-playing, simulations, and group projects are other ways of developing managerial acumen and decision-making ability.
USPs:
- In-depth understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management.
- Hands-on learning with data analysis, and portfolio management.
- Exposure to industry through guest lectures, seminars, and internships.
- Preparation for roles in investment banking, corporate finance, financial consulting and Insurance Advisors.
MBA Finance Program Outcomes
After the MBA Finance Program is successfully, the students will be awarded:
- Soft Skills Development: Acquire advanced communication and leadership skills, enhance teamwork abilities, and prepare effectively for final presentations and interviews.
- Practical Project Experience: Undertake projects such as selling financial services, which enable you to implement marketing tactics in practical scenarios.
- B2B Market Intelligence: Gain comprehensive insight into B2B markets and business forecasting, the most vital domains for any marketing professional.
- Capstone Project: Engage in a longer Capstone project that brings learning from disciplines together, as an applied culmination of your MBA education.
MBA Finance Program Highlights and Advantages
Here are the highlights and benefits of the MBA Finance program of JU Jaipur -
- Equip the students with the competence and skills to be professionals by right of quality and value-added learning experiences.
- Join clubs to learn more and widen the horizon beyond books.
- Widen the career opportunities by thinking in terms of higher employment opportunities.
- Develop the skill set by taking extra courses on career specialisation streams.
- Finish assignments with industry players, attend sessions organised by experts and get hands-on experience through internships.
- Learn from the best trained and most capable faculty, such as executive leaders in forward-thinking organisations, and acquire effective hands-on experience, management experience, and leadership best practices.
- Engage in research projects, live company cases, and internships with exposure to industry practices in action.
- Gain a competitive edge in the job market by specialising in two fields simultaneously.
- Integrate in-house Incubation Centre to incubate and nurture start-ups.
- Receive pre-MBA Finance placement training to become more job-fit and career-fit.
MBA Finance Program Structure/Syllabus
The six-semester course has a combination of theoretical and practical subjects. Below is a brief description of the MBA Finance syllabus:
Year | Semester | Paper | Type |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 |
Semester 1 |
Management Concepts & Organization Behavior | Core |
Marketing Management | Core | ||
Quantitative Technique | Core | ||
Managerial Economics | Core | ||
Business Environment | Core | ||
Financial Reporting, Statements, and Analysis | SEC | ||
Semester 2 |
Corporate Finance | Core | |
Management Information System | Core | ||
Operations Management | Core | ||
Business Research | Core | ||
Human Resource Management | Core | ||
Banking & Insurance | SEC | ||
Year 2 |
Semester 3 |
Strategic Management & Governance | Core |
Minor Project | Core | ||
Electives (3 for major, 2 for minor) | Elective | ||
Semester 4 |
Project Management | Core | |
Major Project | Core | ||
Comprehensive Viva | Core | ||
Electives (2 for major, 1 for minor) | Elective |
MBA Finance Specialisation:
Subject | Core/Elective |
---|---|
Financial Reporting, Statements and Analysis | Core |
Corporate Finance | Core |
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | Elective |
Income Tax: Theory & Practice | Elective |
Management of Financial Services | Elective |
Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring | Elective |
Programme Eligibility
The below given MBA Finance eligibility criteria are needed to qualify the candidate appropriately to achieve admission in the MBA Finance program:
- The applicants must have a graduate degree with 50% marks or more.
- Shortlisted applicants by the university will be required to sit for one of the following entrance tests: Management Aptitude Test, Common Admission Test, Common Management Admission Test, or Jagannath University Entrance Examination. It will be followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Fee Structure and Scholarship
The MBA Finance course fees structure is moderate, with multiple scholarships for meritorious students.
MBA Finance Course Fee Structure:
- The fee per semester is INR 99,500/-
- The tuition fee is approximately ₹84,500/- per semester.
MBA Finance Scholarships Available are:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: For meritorious students.
- Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/PWD Students: Students have to submit their scholarship forms in February every year.
- Government Scholarship: Government of India, National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Female Scholarships: To motivate more girls to pursue an MBA Finance course and attain gender equality.
Admission Process - How to Apply
The MBA Information Technology admission process has the following steps -
- Fill in the application form and submit the application fee of Rs. 650.
- Submit the score you obtained in the MAT/CAT/ CMAT/JUEE/CUET(PG) examination
- Appear for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview if called for at a designated venue by the university.
- Visit the campus, if asked for.
- Receive your letter of admission.
- Pay the admission fee and receive your letter of enrollment.
- Join your semester.
Career Opportunities/Potential Job Roles
The MBA Finance career scope is excellent. Jobs after MBA Finance are offered by companies in the following roles:
- Investment Banking: Advising firms on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
- Financial Analyst: Analysing financial data, forecasting trends, and providing investment insights.
- Corporate Finance: Managing the financial activities of a firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and planning for capital.
- Risk Management: Finding, measuring, and managing financial risk in organizations.
- Financial Advisor/Wealth Manager: Providing financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families.
- Management Consulting: Guiding business valuation, financial strategy, and improvement of performance.
- Portfolio Management: Investment management for an institution or an individual.
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Managing a firm's finances.
- Accounting Manager: Managing accounting operations effectively and per accounting principles.
- Credit Manager: Evaluating and managing credit risk on individuals and firms.
- Financial Controller: Managing financial accounts and making sure that accounting principles are followed.
- Private Equity Analyst: Analyzing investment prospects and overseeing portfolio companies.
- Tax Consultant: Providing tax planning and compliance advice to clients.
- Operations Manager: Overseeing day-to-day financial operations of a company.
- Relationship Manager: Building relationships between a company and clients.
- Business Analyst: Analyzing business processes and recommending improvements.
- Grant Manager: Grant management and administration for non-profits.
- Budget Analyst: Budget planning and allocation for non-profits.
Hiring Partners
Following is the list of the top recruiters who hire MBA holders
Amazon | Microsoft |
Apple | Morgan Stanley |
BCG (Boston Consulting Group) | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
Deloitte | Reliance |
JP Morgan | Cognizant |
ICICI Bank | Wipro |
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