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This prestigious programme integrates the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 curriculum with the B.Com. degree, preparing students for careers in investment banking, portfolio management, and financial analysis. The Three-year structure combines rigorous financial theory with practical applications in investment decision-making, providing students with sufficient time to master complex financial concepts and develop the analytical skills required for success in competitive finance careers.
The programme is thoughtfully designed to integrate the 10 core CFA Level I areas—Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, and Portfolio Management—into six industry-focused courses: Introduction to Investment Banking; Quantitative Analysis and Corporate Finance; Financial Analysis and Equity Valuation; Fixed Income and Derivatives; Portfolio Management and Alternative Assets; and Mergers and Acquisitions. This integrated approach equips students with a strong foundation in investment analysis, valuation, financial markets, and modern investment banking practices.
Integrates the CFA Level 1 curriculum with the B.Com. programme, covering 10 key finance and investment areas.
Provides focused learning in investment banking, financial analysis, equity valuation, fixed income, derivatives, portfolio management, alternative assets and mergers & acquisitions.
Offers a three-year B.Com. degree, with the option to continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Com. Honours degree as per NEP 2020 provisions.
A comprehensive B.Com. pathway with CFA Level 1 curriculum integrated for investment banking and financial analysis careers.
Programme: Bachelor of Commerce
Specialisation: Investment Banking (CFA Level 1 Integrated)
Duration: 3 Years for a degree, 4 Years for an Honours degree (NEP 2020)
Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme
Professional Integration: CFA Level 1 – ten papers mapped into six courses
Academic Focus: Investment banking, equity valuation, fixed income, portfolio management and M&A
Ten CFA Level 1 papers integrated into six specialised courses within the B.Com curriculum.
Semester-wise core commerce subjects, CFA Level 1 integrated courses, analytical disciplines, and research projects.
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have successfully completed 10+2 / PUC or equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible to apply.
Students from Commerce, Science, or other recognised streams with the required qualifying marks may apply, subject to university admission regulations.
Candidates should have an interest in finance, investment banking, financial markets, accounting and quantitative analysis.
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PSO1: Demonstrate knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Investment Banking, Economics, Corporate Laws, Taxation, and Quantitative Methods in alignment with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme.
PSO2: Analyse financials of corporate and non-corporate entities using corporate valuation techniques, taxation principles, financial models, and regulatory frameworks.
PSO3: Evaluate corporate performance, investment portfolios, acquisition strategies, risk exposures, taxation structures and compliance measures to support effective decision-making in a global business environment.
PSO4: Formulate ethical and systematic research in Commerce.
Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.
Investment banking and portfolio management careers demand strong analytical skills and a rigorous foundation in financial theory. Integrating CFA Level 1 into a full B.Com. degree gives students a structured path toward these competitive fields.
This programme maps ten CFA Level 1 papers into six specialised courses, combining academic depth with practical tools, industry exposure and exam-focused preparation.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With CFA Level 1 integration, modelling skills and industry pathways, graduates are prepared for roles across investment banking, research, portfolio management and related finance careers.