The major in Finance and Economics offers a comprehensive learning of financial sector performance and evaluation with a firm grounding in economic theories and policies. The curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation in the area of financial markets and corporate finance in the broader context of economic policy announcements such as monetary policy, fiscal policy etc. since the performance of financial sector and the corporates is greatly influenced by major economic policies, both, domestic and international. This programme will equip student with deep knowledge of the complementary aspects of financial and economic theory.
Students in this major take courses that builds a theoretical base in both the disciplines of Economics and Finance. Courses provide a strong training in analysis of data and models in these fields. Coupled with the multidisciplinary approach and project based learning, the curriculum helps develop a sound understanding of global financial markets, monetary policy challenges faced by central banks and everything in between.
As the financial sector is constantly undergoing rapid innovations and growth with the digital disruption due to FinTech, there are new set of skills required by the industry. There is also an increase in the flow of capital across borders, making many countries more vulnerable to external financial shocks. It is in this context that the industry needs dynamic professionals who possess analytical and data skills to work in the financial sector that is rapidly evolving. A student can chart a successful career in various profiles ranging from investment banking, equity analyst, project finance, portfolio manager to financial analyst, actuarial analysts’ etc.
On completion of this major, the student will be able to:
Financial institutions such as banks, NBFCs, regulatory agencies and central banks are some of the prominent employers. Students with a Major in Finance and Economics at Ahmedabad University will have developed rigours skills to pursue a graduate degree in business, finance and/or economics. Further, they will also have developed research capabilities which would make them eligible to apply to PhD programmes globally.
| Offered by | Amrut Mody School of Management |
| Programme | Bachelor of Science in Management (Honours) |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Management (Honours) |
| Minimum Programme Credits |
173* The total number of credits are under review and are subject to change |
| Minimum Major Credits | 80 |
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Foundation Programme (Three Studios) | 9 |
| First Year Seminar on Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Humanities and Languages GER ETH201 Ethics |
3 |
| Social Sciences GER ECO110 Macroeconomics |
3 |
| Biological and Life Sciences GER | 3 |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences GER CSD101 Data Science |
3 |
| Performing and Visual Arts GER | 3 |
| GER Elective 1: MGT111 Identity and Behavior | 3 |
| GER Elective 2: MAT133 Pre-calculus | 3 |
| GER Elective 3 | 3 |
| Communications GER COM101 Effective Reading and Comprehension Skills |
3 |
| Sports & Wellness GER | 3 |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| School Core | 27 |
| MAT142 Introductory Calculus | 3 |
| TOD212 Decision Sciences | 3 |
| ECO110 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STA101 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MGT112 Organisational Process | 3 |
| STA100 Probability | 3 |
| Course on Digital Technology | 3 |
| Course on Sustainability | 3 |
| Course 2 on Digital Technology/ Building Sustainable Businesses | 3 |
| Programme Core | 18 |
| MKT103 Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT121 Human Capital Management | 3 |
| FAC133 Financial Management | 3 |
| FAC114 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| TOD221 Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT342 Competitive Strategy | 3 |
| Major Core | 11 |
| XXXXXX Understanding Business | 2 |
| ECO213 Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy | 3 |
| ECO220 Econometrics | 3 |
| FAC244 Financial Markets | 3 |
| Major Electives | 24 |
| FAC216 Financial Statements and Analysis | 3 |
| FAC241 Banking | 3 |
| FAC245 Financial Services | 3 |
| FAC631 Derivatives and Risk Management | 3 |
| FAC635 Financial Modelling | 3 |
| FAC243 Insurance | 3 |
| FAC121 Direct Taxes | 3 |
| FAC124 Fundamentals of GST | 1.5 |
| FAC332 Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FAC534 Strategic Corporate Finance | 3 |
| ECO280 Indian Economy: Performance and Policy | 3 |
| ECO340 Economics of Education, Health and Labour | 3 |
| ECO341 Development Economics | 3 |
| ECO541 Urban Finance | 3 |
| ECO343 Financing of Public Goods | 3 |
| ECO250 History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECO330 International Economics | 3 |
| ECO502 Game theory & its Application | 3 |
| ECO201 Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO203 Experimental and Behavioral Economics | 3 |
| ECO320 Time Series Econometrics | 3 |
| FAC636 Financial Econometrics | 3 |
| FAC641 Financing for Start-ups | 3 |
| FAC125 Business Taxation | 1.5 |
| FAC331 Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FAC335 Global Securities Market | 3 |
| ECO543 Development Economics | 3 |
| FAC633 Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FAC637 Business Valuation | 3 |
| ECO501 Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| FAC638 Fixed Income Securities | 3 |
| FAC639 Modelling Randomness in Financial Markets | 3 |
| FAC112 Corporate Accounting | 3 |
| FAC630 Behavioural Finance | 3 |
| FAC643 Bank Management | 3 |
Free Electives provide flexibility to students to customise their education at the University.
All students will complete 30 hours of engagement with society to develop a sense of engagement, concern, build problem solving skills, and understand the role of an engaged member of a society. This will be done through a mandatory course, Engagement with Society, that would be a graduation requirement. This course can be taken anytime during the stay at the University but it is advised that the student engage with the courses during the first two years at the University. The 30 hours of volunteer work may be completed during one semester or during the Winter or Summer Break.