Top Finance Courses in India: BBA, MBA, Diploma & More

Finance courses are meant to impart key skills and knowledge related to financial systems and management for a smooth functioning of the business and economy. Finance being one of the four main pillars of a business is a very popular career option among ambitious individuals. There are a range of Finance courses available at undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels in India. Apart from traditional degree courses in Finance - BCom and MCom, one can opt for professional courses such as CA, CA, ICWAI, CFA, CPA, etc.

Students who have keen interest and aptitude for this field and have a strong base in Mathematics should opt for Finance courses. In this article, we have shared information about various popular Finance courses.

Type of Finance Courses

As mentioned above, there are various Finance courses available for students. One can pursue a degree, diploma, doctorate or certificate course in Finance. Modes of education for Finance courses are full-time, part-time, distance learning and online.

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Eligibility Criteria for Finance Courses

• To pursue a Finance course at undergraduate level, Students must have completed class 12 or equivalent from a recognised education board or university
• To pursue a Finance course at postgraduate level, Students must have completed graduation in relevant subjects from a recognised university

Finance Courses: UG Level

Explained below are some of the most popular undergraduate degree courses in Finance.

Course	Description
BCom Finance	BCom in Finance is a three-year degree course. It is a specialisation in BCom. The course includes study of the financial system, financial institutions, financial management, financial operations, wealth management and financial analysis, etc.
BCom Accounting & Finance	BCom in Accounting & Finance is a three-year degree course. In this course, Students are taught all about financial systems and accounting processes like analysis, taxation, auditing, etc.
BCom Banking & Finance	BCom in Banking & Finance is a three-year degree course. It is a specialisation in which, Students are taught fundamental concepts of banking and financial institutions.
BBA in Finance	BBA in Finance is a three-year degree course in which Students are taught aspects of financial management, financial accounting and other aspects of business management.

Finance Courses: PG Level

Explained below are some of the most popular postgraduate degree courses in Finance.

Course	Description
MCom Finance	MCom in Finance & Control is a two-year degree course offered at postgraduate level. It is a specialisation in MCom, which comprises study of financial management, risk management, global financial system, financial operations, wealth management and financial analysis.
MCom Finance & Control	MCom in Finance & Control is a two-year degree course offered at postgraduate level. The course curriculum comprises study of decision making, financial control, financial management, investment, risk management, etc.
MBA in Finance	MBA in Finance is a two-year degree course offered at postgraduate level. It is a specialisation in MBA wherein students are trained in financial management.
PGDM in Finance	PGDM in Finance is a two-year diploma course offered at postgraduate level. It is similar to MBA in Finance in which students are trained in financial management.
PhD in Finance	PhD in Finance is the doctoral level course wherein one can choose a topic for research purpose.

Finance Courses: Certificates

Explained below are some of the most popular professional courses in Finance.

Course	Description
CA	Chartered Accountancy is a three-level course certification programme. Students are required to clear all the three levels to be able to professionally practise as a CA.
CS	Company Secretary is a three-level course certification programme. Students are required to clear all the three levels of the course to professionally practise as a Company Secretary.
CFA	Chartered Financial Analyst is a certification awarded in Financial Management & investment. The certification is awarded by the US based CFA institute to finance professionals.
CFP	Certified Financial Planner is a professional certification awarded by the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB). The certification is internationally recognised for best financial planning training and education.
CPA	Certified Public Accountant is a certification offered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), for competency in the field of accountancy. CPA certification is highly beneficial for finance professionals in diversifying their career and job role.

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Finance Courses: Entrance Exams and Admission Process

• Admission process of Finance courses (degree and diploma) include entrance exams and merit-based selection. Since the BCom and MCom Finance courses are offered by UGC recognised universities and colleges, the admission process includes either entrance test or cut off based selection or both.
• In part-time and distance mode Finance courses, the admission is based on marks obtained in the latest examination.
• In the MBA and BBA Finance admission process, the admission is based on entrance exams and personality assessment (group discussion and personal interview). In the part-time, distance education mode, the admission is based on minimum eligibility criteria only.
• Admission process of certification courses is based on minimum eligibility criteria.

Listed below are some of the popular Finance Entrance Exams for BCom, MCom, BBA and MBA cpurses:

Finance Entrance Exams
DUET	SET
AMU Entrance Exam	NMIMS NPAT
CUET	CAT
SRCC GBO	XAT

Also Read: List of Finance Entrance Exams in India

Top Finance Colleges in India

There are over 2000 colleges and institutes in India that provides many different Finance courses. Those opting for BCom or MCom can select from degree colleges, whereas those who wish to pursue MBA in Finance course can select a B-school that offers this specialisation. We have listed below some top colleges for Finance courses below:

• Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University
• Department of Commerce, Delhi University
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Hansraj College, Delhi University
• Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics
• RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics Mumbai
• Loyola College Chennai
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Annamalai University
• Mahatma Gandhi University

Also Read:

• List of all Finance Colleges in India
• Top 10 MBA in Finance College is India
• List of all MBA in Finance Colleges in India

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Following are the top exams for Finance. Students interested in pursuing a career on Finance, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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