B.Com Strategic Finance (CMA)
Programme Overview
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.
The CMA certification comprises two major parts:
Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics
Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
The CMA course content is aligned with the B.Com. curriculum as follows:
CMA Part 1
Structured into three courses delivered across the first three semesters:
Financial Planning and Performance
Financial Analytics and Control
Financial Reporting
CMA Part 2
Organised into two courses offered in the fourth semester:
Financial Decision Making
Corporate Finance
This integrated model ensures that students develop strong analytical, financial, and managerial competencies, preparing them for global career opportunities in finance and strategic management.
Course Matrix
| Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV | Semester V | Semester VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Corporate Accounting | Accounting for Business Combination | Costing Methods and Techniques | Income Tax Law and Practice I | Income Tax Law and Practice II |
| Business Statistics | Financial Analytics and Control | Cost Accounting | Financial Decision Making | Law and Practice of Banking | Management Accounting |
| Financial Planning and Performance | Economics for Business Decisions | Financial Reporting | Corporate Finance | Research Methodology | Indirect Tax Laws |
| English | Personal Finance Management | Business Regulatory Framework | Organizational Behaviour | Indian Accounting Standards | Corporate Reporting Practices |
| Second Language | English | Entrepreneurial Skills | Entreneurship and Start-up Management | Advanced Financial Management | Investment Management |
| Business Communication | Second Language | AI in Commerce | Indian Knowledge System | Human Resource Development | Cultural Diversity at Workplace |
| Health and Wellness | Management of Financial Products | Environmental Science | Internship | Research Project | |
| Understanding India |
Key Features
- 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.
Career Opportunities
- 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
- Advisory and Managerial Roles
Eligibility for Admission
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.