B.Com Strategic Finance (CMA) - Kristu Jayanti University

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About the Programme

The B.Com Strategic Finance programme offers students an outstanding opportunity to pursue an undergraduate degree in Commerce while simultaneously preparing for the prestigious Certified Management Accountant (CMA, US) qualification awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA.

This meticulously curated curriculum integrates the CMA syllabus into the undergraduate commerce framework across four semesters, enabling learners to earn both a full-fledged undergraduate degree and globally recognised professional credentials through a single, cohesive programme.

The B.Com is a three year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Com Honours degree.

Integrated US CMA Curriculum

Integrates the Certified Management Accountant (CMA, US) syllabus of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA, with the undergraduate Commerce curriculum, enabling students to prepare for a globally recognised professional qualification alongside their B.Com degree.

Industry-Oriented Professional Education

Combines academic learning with professional CMA training, industry-relevant skills, and practical exposure to management accounting, financial management, business analytics, and strategic decision-making.

Global Career & Professional Pathway

Provides students with a structured pathway towards global professional certification and career opportunities, equipping them with competencies relevant to management accounting, finance, business analysis, and corporate decision-making.

B.Com Strategic Finance (CMA) students
CAREER PATHWAYS

Future Careers

Career Roles

Financial Planning Manager
Budget Analyst
Treasury Manager
Corporate Finance Professional
Cost Accountant
Management Accountant
Internal Auditor
Business Controller
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Strategic Finance Analyst
Financial Reporting Specialist
Advisory and Managerial Roles

Employment Sectors

Multinational Corporations
Financial Institutions
Consulting Firms
Corporate Finance Departments
Manufacturing and Industry
Shared Services and GCCs
Audit and Advisory Firms
Investment and Asset Management
Start-ups and Growth Companies
Public Sector and Regulated Entities
FOR A COMPLETE ACADEMIC PICTURE

Programme At a Glance

A four-year B.Com. pathway with CMA (US) syllabus integrated for dual academic and professional credentials.

Programme: Bachelor of Commerce

Specialisation: Strategic Finance (CMA)

Duration: 4 Years (with optional B.Com Honours pathway under NEP 2020)

Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme

Professional Integration: CMA (US) – Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA

Academic Focus: Financial planning, performance, analytics, strategic financial management and corporate finance

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PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION

CMA Syllabus Structure

CMA Part 1 and Part 2 embedded across the first four semesters for systematic, exam-oriented learning.

CMA Part 1

Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics

Delivered across the first three semesters

Financial Planning and Performance
Financial Analytics and Control
Financial Reporting

CMA Part 2

Strategic Financial Management

Offered in the fourth semester

Financial Decision Making
Corporate Finance
CURRICULUM MATRIX

Programme Matrix

Semester-wise core commerce curriculum integrated with US CMA syllabus and professional training modules.

Semester I

Financial Accounting
Business Statistics
Financial Planning and Performance
English
Second Language
Business Communication
Health and Wellness

Semester II

Corporate Accounting
Financial Analytics and Control
Economics for Business Decisions
Personal Finance Management
English
Second Language
Management of Financial Products
Understanding India

Semester III

Accounting for Business Combination
Cost Accounting
Financial Reporting
Business Regulatory Framework
Entrepreneurial Skills
AI in Commerce
Environmental Science

Semester IV

Costing Methods and Techniques
Financial Decision Making
Corporate Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Entrepreneurship and Start-up Management
Indian Knowledge System

Semester V

Income Tax Law and Practice I
Law and Practice of Banking
Research Methodology
Indian Accounting Standards
Advanced Financial Management
Human Resource Development
Internship

Semester VI

Income Tax Law and Practice II
Management Accounting
Indirect Tax Laws
Corporate Reporting Practices
Investment Management
Cultural Diversity at Workplace
Research Project
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Eligibility Criteria

Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.

Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Targeted competencies and practical mastery achieved by graduates throughout their academic journey.

PSO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Management,Economics, Business Analytics, Corporate Laws, and Taxation in alignment with the Certified Management Accountant Course by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), US.

PSO 2: Interpret financial performance and operational efficiency using management accounting tools, financial models, financial planning techniques and budgeting.

PSO 3: Evaluate organizational performance, financial strategies and risk exposures for strategic decision making in global business environment.

PSO 4: Formulate ethical and systematic research in Commerce.

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

Why to Choose This Programme?

Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA, US) credential is valued worldwide for strategic finance and management accounting expertise. Combining a full B.Com. degree with structured CMA preparation gives students a dual academic and professional advantage.

This programme maps CMA Part 1 and Part 2 into the first four semesters so learners build commerce foundations while progressing toward a globally recognised qualification from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA.

Choosing this programme enables students to:

  • The integrated structure enables students to attempt and potentially complete the CMA qualification by the time they graduate, giving them a significant professional edge early in their careers.
  • CMA Part 1 and Part 2 are seamlessly embedded across the first four semesters, ensuring systematic, exam-oriented learning.
  • Course content is mapped to international professional standards prescribed by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA.
  • Build expertise in financial planning, analytics, reporting, decision-making, and corporate finance—skills essential for global financial roles.
  • Graduates emerge with both academic knowledge and professional competence, making them job-ready for roles in accounting, finance, consulting, and strategic management.
  • The CMA (US) credential provides worldwide career opportunities in multinational corporations, financial institutions, and consulting firms.
  • Continuous mentoring, academic guidance, and exam-focused coaching help students achieve strong CMA results alongside their degree.

With CMA integration, mentoring and a strong strategic finance focus, graduates are prepared for global roles in finance, accounting and management.