Semester-wise syllabus for a BBA in Finance

 

Semester 1:

Business Foundations 

1. Principles of Management 

   - Introduction to management functions, organizational structures, and leadership. 

2. Business Communication 

   - Effective communication skills, report writing, and presentations. 

3. Financial Accounting 

   - Basics of accounting, ledgers, journals, and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet). 

4. Microeconomics 

   - Demand/supply, market structures, and pricing strategies. 

5. Business Mathematics 

   - Algebra, calculus, and financial arithmetic (interest, annuities). 

6. IT in Business

   - Excel, ERP systems, and data visualization tools. 

 

Semester 2:

Core Business & Finance Basics

1. Macroeconomics 

   - GDP, inflation, fiscal/monetary policies, and global economic indicators. 

2. Business Law 

   - Contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks. 

3. Organizational Behavior 

   - Motivation, team dynamics, and leadership styles. 

4. Cost Accounting

   - Costing methods (job, process, activity-based) and budgeting. 

5. Principles of Marketing

   - Marketing mix, consumer behavior, and digital marketing basics. 

6. Elective (e.g., Foreign Language/Soft Skills) 

 

Semester 3:

Introduction to Finance

1. Financial Management

   - Capital budgeting, working capital management, and time value of money. 

2. Financial Markets & Institutions 

   - Role of banks, stock markets, mutual funds, and regulatory bodies (SEBI, RBI). 

3. Corporate Finance

   - Capital structure, dividend policy, and leverage analysis. 

4. Business Statistics 

   - Probability, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. 

5. Human Resource Management 

   - Basics of recruitment, performance appraisal, and payroll. 

6. Elective (e.g., Entrepreneurship) 

 

Semester 4:

Advanced Financial Management 

1. Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

   - Risk-return tradeoff, asset allocation, and modern portfolio theory. 

2. Financial Derivatives 

   - Futures, options, swaps, and hedging strategies. 

3. Taxation 

   - Income tax, GST, and corporate tax planning. 

4. Operations Management 

   - Process optimization, supply chain, and inventory control. 

5. Research Methodology 

   - Data collection, analysis, and financial report writing. 

6. Elective (e.g., FinTech Basics)

 

Semester 5:

Specialized Finance & Analytics

1. International Financial Management 

   - Forex markets, exchange rate risks, and cross-border investments. 

2. Risk Management & Insurance 

   - Types of risk, insurance products, and mitigation strategies. 

3. Financial Modeling 

   - Building models in Excel/Python for valuation, forecasting, and scenario analysis. 

4. Behavioral Finance

   - Psychological biases in financial decision-making. 

5. Elective (e.g., Banking & Financial Services) 

6. Internship/Project Work 

   - 4–6 weeks in banks, financial firms, or corporate finance departments. 

 

Semester 6:

Strategic Finance & Capstone 

1. Strategic Financial Management 

   - Mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and valuation techniques. 

2. Wealth Management & Financial Planning 

   - Personal finance, retirement planning, and estate management. 

3. Financial Analytics

   - Big data in finance, predictive modeling, and AI applications. 

4. Capstone Project 

   - Solving real-world financial challenges (e.g., IPO analysis, portfolio optimization). 

5. Elective (e.g., Private Equity/Venture Capital) 

6. Professional Development 

   - CFA/FRM certification overview, resume building, and interview prep. 

 

Electives (Across Semesters) 

- Audit & Assurance: Internal controls and compliance. 

- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain: Basics of digital assets. 

- Public Finance: Government budgeting and fiscal policies. 

- Real Estate Finance: Property valuation and mortgage markets. 

- Financial Statement Analysis: Advanced ratio and cash flow analysis. 

 

Practical Components 

- Software Training: Excel, QuickBooks, Bloomberg Terminal, and Python/R for finance. 

- Simulations: Stock market games, virtual trading platforms. 

- Workshops: Financial modeling, pitch decks, and case study competitions. 

- Certifications: Prep modules for CFA Level 1, NISM, or FRM. 

- Industry Visits: Stock exchanges, RBI, or financial institutions.