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MBA Finance Course Overview

MBA Finance is a 2-year postgraduate degree course the general eligibility criteria for which include candidates having cleared their graduation in relevant discipline with an average aggregate score of 50% or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. MBA Finance Admission is based on MBA Entrance Exams such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP and CMAT. The average course fees ranges between INR 9,00,000 – 15,00,000. IIMs offer financial management courses such as PGP in Finance or PGDM Finance. Students after completing an MBA in Finance are offered various Job Roles such as Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, Investment Banker, Business Analyst and Operations Manager with starting salary of INR 11 LPA – 17 LPA after gaining substantial years of experience.

MBA Finance Course Highlights

Course Duration2 years
EligibilityGraduation with 50% aggregate score or equivalent CGPA
Admission ProcessEntrance Exams
Entrance ExamsCAT, XAT, NMAT & SNAP
Course Fees (INR)9,00,000 –15,00,000
Average Salary (INR)11 LPA – 17 LPA
Top RecruitersDeutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Barcklays, Standard Chartered, EY & Accenture
Job ProfilesInvestment Banker, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst & Operations Manager

Types of MBA Finance

The majority of colleges offer MBA Finance in full-time mode, but few colleges have also come up with MBA finance programs in either part-time, distance, or online mode.

Types of MBA FinanceEligibilityDuration
Full-Time MBA FinanceBachelor’s degree+ a valid score in CAT, ATMA or any other MBA exams (work experience is optional)2 years
Part-Time MBA Finance50% marks in graduation along with 2-3 years of work experience. Admission is based on profile, performance in GD/PI rounds.2-3 years
Distance MBA Finance50% aggregate in any bachelor’s degree, and a valid CAT/MAT/GATE or any other MBA exam score. (Some colleges select students based on merit)2 years
MBA Finance Online50% marks (45% for reserved category) in bachelor’s degree in any discipline2-4 years

MBA Finance vs MBA Marketing

MBA Finance and MBA Marketing are the two most widely studied MBA Specializations in India. MBA Finance leads to job opportunities in banks and investment firms while MBA Marketing degree finds its applications in the areas of sales, advertising, and brand management.

ParametersMBA FinanceMBA Marketing
Eligibility50% marks in graduation + work experience (optional)50% marks in graduation + work experience (optional)
Top CollegesIIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, VELS ChennaiIIM Ahmedabad, FMS Delhi, ISB Hyderabad
Placement OffersINR 20,00,000- 25,00,000 per yearINR 20,00,000- 25,00,000 per year
Average SalaryINR 6.33 LPAINR 6 LPA
Top RecruitersHSBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, etc.Procter and Gamble, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, etc.
Technical SkillsCommerce background, Knowledge of Financial instruments, Know-how of financial statements, Expertise of MS Excel.Knowledge of marketing strategies, and understanding of target customers
Important SubjectsPortfolio Management, Hedge Funds, Insurance Management, International Financial Markets.Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Retail Management, Marketing Research
Career PathAccountant Broker, Tax Planner, Investment Banker, Estate Planner, Assistant Manager, Consultant, Manager, General Manager, Chief Financial OfficerSales Associate, Customer Relationship Executive, Market Research Analyst, Brand Manager, Product Manager, Digital Marketing Head, General Manager, Chief Marketing Officer

MBA Finance: Admission Process

MBA Finance Admission Process is similar to other MBA Admissions. MBA Finance takes place through Top MBA Entrance Exams such as CAT, MAT and XAT. Students 50% in graduation are eligible for MBA Finance Admissions.

MBA through GMATMBA through MAT
MBA through CATMBA Admission without Exam

MBA Finance Eligibility

Almost all colleges follow more or less the same eligibility criteria for MBA finance admissions, however few differences in terms of minimum percentage asked, relaxations, and reservations are possible:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA from any recognized University/College.
  • Top MBA finance colleges might ask for an aggregate score of more than 80%.
  • A relaxation of 5% is granted to students who are from the SC/ ST/ PWD background.
  • Final year candidates are also eligible for applying, provided they submit a no-objection certificate from the college.
  • Some colleges (like top IIMs, Harvard, LBS) ask for an additional work experience of at least 1-2 years in areas of finance, banking, or accounting.

MBA Finance Syllabus

MBA Finance Syllabus contains subjects such as Financial Planning, Financial Functions, Cost of Capital etc. These provide knowledge and understanding of market conditions. MBA Finance has one of the most market friendly course curriculum which makes the MBA Jobs so appealing to both students and employers.

MBA Finance Syllabus Year I
Macroeconomics and Business EnvironmentFinancial Functions
Managerial EconomicsFinancial Management
Valuation of Bond and SharesCost of Capital
Advanced MarketingLeverage
Introduction to Time, Value and MoneyCost of Different Sources in Finance
MacroeconomicsCapital Structure: Introduction, Features, & Factors Affecting Capital Structures
MBA Finance Syllabus Year II
Theories of Capital StructureCapital Budgeting
Portfolio AnalysisRisk Analysis in Capital Budgeting
Money and Capital MarketsCapital Rationing
Statistics for BusinessWorking Capital Management
Dividend DecisionsCash Management

MBA Finance Subjects

Here are the semester wise MBA Finance subjects presented in a tabular format:

MBA Finance Syllabus: Semester IMBA Finance Syllabus: Semester II
Macroeconomics and Business EnvironmentFundamentals of Marketing Management
Managerial EconomicsBusiness Laws
Fundamentals of AccountingInternational Business
Direct and Indirect TaxesOperations Research
Statistical Techniques for Managerial DecisionsManagerial Accounting
Management Information SystemFinancial Management
Computer Applications in BusinessResearch Methodology and Project Work
MBA Finance Syllabus: Semester IIIMBA Finance Syllabus: Semester IV
Money Market and Capital MarketIndian Financial Institutions and Markets
Business StrategyRisk Management: Tools and Applications
Business Ethics and Corporate GovernanceInternational Accounting
International Financial ManagementMergers and Acquisitions
Security Analysis and Portfolio ManagementDissertation

MBA Finance Project Topics

MBA Finance project topics are very important because they carry a good amount of marks for the final exam. The MBA Finance project Topics have been mentioned here:

  • Investment Analysis of Company
  • Financial planning for Salaried Employee
  • A study on Working Capital Management
  • A study on cost and costing model
  • A study on Cash Management
  • Income Tax Planning in India
  • Senior Citizen Portfolio
  • Study on Finance Self help

MBA Finance Scope

Credit Suisse India, JP Morgan, HUL, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, American Express are the top recruiters that offer placements to MBA finance candidates with INR 20,000 - 35,000 per month as entry-level salary, which increases with years of experience and expertise in the field.

Internship for MBA Finance

There are plenty of paid Internships for MBA Finance available on leading job posting websites for students who are pursuing MBA finance or are interested in learning about Finance. Here are some of the internships that are currently available for students and are posted on Internshala’s official website.

InternshipCompanyStipend per month (INR)
Investment AnalysisTorre Capital7000-10000
Insurance PolicyRozgaar India10000-15000
Financial AnalysisPitchkrafts8000
Finance ManagementNanjil Anand FoundationUnpaid
Financial SalesWeMakeScholars12000-17000
Policy/Insurance AdvisoryRozgaar India10000

MBA Finance Jobs

MBA Finance offers some of the best placement opportunities to the candidates. Here are some organizations that offer jobs to MBA Finance candidates with some exciting packages.

OrganizationJob Roles OfferedCTC Offered
AmazonFinancial AnalystINR 25,000 + ESOP + Variables
Matrix PartnersPE/VCINR 35,000 - INR 50,000 + Variables
SAIF PartnersPE/VCINR 70,000 + variables
P&GCorporate FinanceINR 30,000
J P MorganIB Risk ManagementINR 40,000 - INR 50,000 + Variables
GSIB Asset ManagementINR 38,000 + variable
Morgan StanleyIBINR 30,000 + variable

MBA Finance Fresher Jobs

  • MBA Finance offers high package jobs to freshers, according to Naukri.com the average starting salary for MBA Finance freshers are INR 3,00,000 - INR 7,00,000per annum. With experience, they start earning more than INR 12,00,000 - INR 15,00,000 per annum.
  • The MBA Finance freshers are offered jobs in various roles such as Finance internship, Finance Analyst, Junior Accountant, Lead Generation investors, Corporate Finance Internship etc.
  • Freshers are offered such roles in various renowned companies such as Volvo Group, Intertrust, MottMac Donald, GL Group, TATA Capital etc.
  • The salary that is offered by the above mentioned companies to the freshers, according to Glassdoor is INR 2,00,000 - INR 5,00,000. See: MBA Finance Jobs

MBA Finance Salary

MBA Finance provides one of the best scope for students. There are various job roles that MBA finance graduates can fit in after completing their studies. With experience and skill these graduates can hold the highest posts available. Some of the posts that MBA Finance students can eventually reach are mentioned below:

JobsSalary (INR)
VP Finance32 LPA
Chief Financial Officer34.46 LPA
Finance Director35.86 LPA
Corporate or Financial Controller30.44 LPA
Financial Manager29.60 LPA

MBA Finance FAQs

Ques: What are the MBA finance UGC NET subjects and syllabus?

Ans: MBA Finance UGC NET syllabus includes various subjects of Management, Accounting and their principles, Strategy Management, Statics and Entrepreneurship Development. These subjects cover various topics such as Business Ethics & CSR, Human Resource Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Strategy Formulation and Implementation, International Marketing, Innovations in Business etc.

Ques: If part-time MBA finance Mumbai University has asked out of syllabus questions, then shall we get those particular question marks?

Ans: According to Mumbai University, if a part-time MBA finance Mumbai University has asked out of syllabus or wrong questions and agrees with an error then students will get full marks for that particular question.

Ques: What is the complete syllabus of MBA finance? Does it include maths? I am asking this question because I am average in maths.

Ans: Yes, the syllabus of MBA Finance includes Mathematics as a necessary subject. Mathematics is an important and integrated part of the syllabus of MBA Finance because the syllabus contains a lot of coursework that requires Maths but if you have the basic knowledge in Maths you can easily manage to study MBA Finance.

Ques: Will a science student be able to understand the syllabus of MBA marketing and finance?

Ans: Anyone with a bachelor's degree can pursue MBA in Marketing and Finance. For a Science student, it is a bit harder to understand the concepts of Finance and Marketing but they can understand the syllabus of MBA Marketing and Finance after some practice.

Ques: Is an inter CA equal to an MBA finance?

Ans: According to scholars an Inter CA is not equal to MBA Finance, only an experienced and fully-fledged CA can be equal to MBA Finance. Yet some subjects are similar for both Inter CA and MBA Finance but they cannot be compared.

Ques: What courses should one take in finance (online preferably) if one wants to specialise in finance during their MBA?

Ans: Candidates wishing to specialize in Finance during their MBA can pursue courses on cryptocurrency trading, MS Excel especially macros, and basic concepts of blockchain. They can also pursue Corporate Banking, Equity Research, economics, financial instruments, etc. from various popular e-learning platforms such as CFA, FLIP and NCFM.

Ques: What are some free online certification courses for MBA finance students?

Ans: MBA Finance students interested in free online certification can take several online courses. Some of the courses are mentioned below:

  • Financial Markets by Yale University at Coursera
  • Finance Theory 1 by MIT
  • Introduction to Corporate Finance by Columbia Business School through edX
  • Finance for Everyone: Smart Tools for Decision Making by University of Michigan through edX
  • History of Corporate Finance in a Nutshell by Alison
Eligibility

An MBA in Finance requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved categories). Candidates must also clear national/state-level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, or NMAT, with professional work experience (1-3 years) often preferred by top business schools.

Key Eligibility Requirements:

  • Academic Qualification: A minimum 3-year Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BE/BTech) from a recognized university.
  • Minimum Percentage: Usually 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA, with a 5% relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/PWD).
  • Entrance Exams: Valid scores from exams such as:
  • National: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT.
  • State/University: MAH CET, REVA MAT.
  • Global: GMAT or GRE for international or top-tier schools.
  • Work Experience: While not mandatory for all programs, 1-3 years of work experience is often preferred, particularly for executive programs, providing an advantage in applications.
  • Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of graduation can often apply provisionally, provided they meet the minimum percentage upon completion.

Application Components:

Beyond academic records and test scores, admission often requires a Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), and performance in Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI).