A Bachelor in Financial Investment and Analysis is an undergraduate program aimed at providing a head start to candidates who are keen to pursue a career in finance. The course empowers the candidates by teaching them the fundamentals of the various financial products. Since the performances of most products get impacted by changes in the international financial space, the course also covers the details of impact of local and global economics on them. The course provides candidates with the technical know-how of the operations of financial institutions in the country. These include Banking and non-banking institutions operating in Capital Markets, Forex markets, Mutual Funds & Insurance Investments. Candidates are also exposed to corporate finance, taxation, audit processes and laws dealing with companies and individuals as a part of the curriculum.
Bachelor of Financial Investment and Analysis (B.F.I.A) - Course Duration and Structure
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- Most institutions have the course duration spread across three calendar years* (split across Semesters)
- Along with theoretical study, institutions also require their students to undertake an internship during this period
Bachelor of Financial Investment and Analysis (B.F.I.A) - Eligibility and entrance
- Candidates who have successfully completed their HSC (10+2) examination, in science and commerce streams with mathematics, from a recognized board across the country with a minimum 50%* aggregate marks can apply.
- Some institutes also conduct aptitude tests as part of admission procedure
*Advisory - This information is subject to change and may vary across institutions. It should be reconfirmed with institutes’ admission offices.
Who should undertake Bachelor of Financial Investment and Analysis (B.F.I.A) course?
This course is ideal for candidates who possess a natural penchant for numbers and finance. If global economics, money and its movement interests you and accounting is your strong point, then this course is definitely a step in the right direction for your dream career. The space involves focused research, scientific study and undivided attention to the markets.
Bachelor of Financial Investment and Analysis (B.F.I.A) – Scope of Employment
- India’s economic development in the last decade has led to numerous global financial giants and large corporations starting their financial operations in the country. This trend has led to exponential growth and expansion of the banking and financial sector resulting in an expansion of the number of financial outfits across the board – from multinational banks to fund houses, brokerage houses to Investment banking entities, private equity funds to financial research hubs. This has created a sizeable demand for candidates who specialize in the field of finance across the country.
- In the private space, MNC banks, fund houses, brokerage houses, Investment banking entities, private equity funds and financial research centers seek candidates with this degree
- Public sector organizations related to finance also seek candidates also with such qualifications
- All Non- Financial organizations have in-house finance teams with opening for such profiles
- Most private organizations operating in the field of finance campus recruitment programs for graduate level students in their final year of the course. Evaluations are done, by organizations on campus, based on general knowledge screening and personal interview