BBA Strategic Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours / Honours with Research) with Global Qualification

Strategic Finance with US Certified Management Accountant (US CMA)


Eligibility

The minimum qualification required to apply is a pass in the 10+2 examination in Science / Commerce/ Arts from PUC / ISC / CBSE or equivalent board.

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Finance (BBA with CMA) programme is designed for students who aspire to become Certified Management Accountants (CMA) and build a career in Strategic Finance. This BBA integrated with US CMA course, combines business administration and management accounting principles, making it ideal for those looking to excel in both domains. The CMA certification has been the global benchmark for Management Accountants and Finance Professionals. This BBA with CMA course covers subjects part of the US-CMA programme devised by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA, USA) for both parts of the examination.

Over the years, the CMA profession has rapidly grown due to the quality of professional services its members provide. It has come to occupy a prominent role in our economy and society. Some of the best BBA with CMA colleges in Bangalore offer this specialisation. The qualification is well-recognised in many countries as CMAs take up attractive global careers because of their skill sets and high quality of education. The opportunities are also ever-increasing, and CMAs will be in a stronger position to supply services to global organisations entering the Indian Market.

This specialisation is for you if you want to be a future-ready Accounting and Finance Professional and become a CMA (Certified Management Accountant).

Description

3 Year Degree programme

4 Years Honours/Honours with Research programme

Award

Bachelor of Business Administration (Strategic Finance)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours/Honours with Research)

No of Credits

120 minimum and as specified

160 minimum and as specified

Eligibility

As per University norms

For Honours with Research, minimum CGPA eligibility will apply

Program code: 006
Course Commencement : August 2025

Study Campus

Center for Management Studies
JAIN(Deemed-to-be University)
#133, Lalbagh Road
Bangalore – 560027
P: 080-46501738/080 - 43430200/201
E: [email protected]
W : cms.ac.in


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
# 44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bengaluru - 560069
P : 080 - 46501738 / 7337614222

Curriculum Structure

  • Strategic Finance Basics of Financial Accounting
  • Research Methodology
  • Economics for Business
  • Quantitative Techniques - I
  • English I
  • Kannada
  • Hindi 1
  • Sanskrit
  • Additional English
  • Mind Management and Human Values 1

  • English 2
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Planning and Budgeting
  • Quantitative Techniques-II
  • Kannada 2
  • Hindi 2
  • Sanskrit 2
  • Additional English 2
  • PCL I - Research and Entrepreneurship Project
  • Mind Management and Human Values 2

  • Financial Reporting
  • Business Oriented Computer Application
  • Environmental Studies
  • Financial Analytics & Control
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Administrative Theory and Thinkers
  • Introduction to Tourism
  • Retail Management
  • Introduction to Family-Managed Business
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
  • Spanish

  • Corporate Finance
  • Indian Constitution
  • Strategic Financial Management - I
  • Strategic Financial Management - II
  • Administration and Governance
  • Tourism Marketing
  • Basics of Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Strategies in FMB
  • PCL II - Research and Entrepreneurship Project
  • Business Ethics
  • Agile Business Communications
  • French

  • Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel
  • Income Tax - I
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
  • Development Administration in India
  • Distribution Management for Global Supply Chain
  • Emerging Fundamentals of Tourism
  • Finance & Taxation for Family Managed Business
  • English for Employability - I
  • Happiness & Well Being
  • Stress & Health
  • Emerging Technologies in Business

  • Income Tax - II
  • Business Modelling with Venture Capital
  • Cost Analysis for Business Decisions
  • Contemporary Issues in Public Administration
  • Procurement, Storage & Warehouse Management
  • Tourism in India
  • Basics of Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • PCL 6 - Research and Entrepreneurship Project
  • Happiness & Handling Failure
  • English for Employability - II
  • Public Relations in Management
  • E-Commerce

*Semester VII and VIII curricula will be available shortly.

Course Highlights

The course will help you develop: 

  • A solid knowledge base in management and accounting with a particular focus on CMA.

  • A strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance.

  • An understanding of how to investigate the interaction between firm strategies, economic policies and the changing international environment.

 

Career Enhancement Programs

During the BBA Honours course in Strategic Finance (CMA), students will be trained to demonstrate knowledge, abilities, and attitude and develop analytical skills to prepare for the relevant position in business or industry. They will learn in-depth about the fundamentals of CMA and other finance instruments.

Career Outcomes

Opportunities after Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Finance 

A CMA’s role is to ensure that the company runs its financial and overall performance efficiently so that the respective company's objectives are met. They make daily strategic decisions to safeguard their companies’ growth and survival. In India, opportunities for CMAs are primarily with multinational companies. The CMA is a performance manager proficient in financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support, the critical skills required of valuable strategic advisors in any organisation.

Key job roles:

  • Finance and Accounting Managers

  • Budgeting Managers

  • Investment Manager

  • Costing Manager

  • Payable / Receivable Manager

  • Portfolio/ Fund Manager

  • Financial Controller

  • Treasurer

  • Chief Finance Officer