Somaiya Vidyavihar

What you'll study

Core learning builds a firm grounding in Finance, Economics, Accounting and Business Communication, with specialised modules covering the mechanics and instruments of markets.

• Foundations: Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Communication
• Market instruments: Equity, Debt, Capital Markets, Derivatives
• Applied subjects: Technical Analysis, Mutual Funds, Portfolio-related subjects
• Regulatory and legal: Corporate and Securities Law
• Taxation: Direct & Indirect Taxation
• Supporting topics: Macroeconomics, Information Technology, Professional Communication
• Quantitative and technical skills: development of R and Python skills for financial market applications
• Course structure includes Skill Enhancement, Ability Enhancement, Discipline-Specific Electives and general Electives; students may also choose from listed minor programmes (for example Banking, Finance, Financial Markets, Economics, Accounting, Taxation) to customise their study.

Entry requirements

The programme is offered as a full-time undergraduate degree. Admission-related enquiries are handled by the institute’s admissions team; the published programme page invites prospective students to contact the university for specific eligibility and application details.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across the financial services sector and for further professional qualifications. Typical pathways named by the programme include careers in investment banking, stock broking, wealth management, financial analysis, portfolio management, insurance and related areas. The course also lists progression to postgraduate study (MCom/MBA/related) and professional certifications such as CFA, CFP, CA, CS, CMA, CMT, CISI and industry certificates from NISM, NSE and BSE. Sample job roles include Research Analyst and Finance Manager, among other market-facing positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page references undergraduate admissions and scholarships; prospective applicants are advised to contact the university’s admissions or financial aid office for current scholarship opportunities, eligibility criteria and application procedures.