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MBA in Finance: Subjects, Careers and Colleges
An MBA in Finance teaches you how companies raise, invest and manage money: corporate finance, valuation, financial markets, banking and risk. It suits people comfortable with numbers who want roles in corporate finance, banking, investment research, treasury or consulting. Most two-year MBAs offer it as a second-year elective stream.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What do you study in an MBA in Finance?
- Corporate finance and valuation
- Financial markets and instruments
- Investment and portfolio management
- Financial modelling
- Banking and risk management
- Mergers and acquisitions
What jobs can you get after an MBA in Finance?
- Corporate finance and FP&A
- Investment banking and equity research
- Commercial and retail banking
- Treasury and risk
- Financial consulting
We do not quote salary ranges by specialisation: no official source publishes them consistently. For outcomes, read each institute’s own placement report; our placements page collects the medians they publish.
Is an MBA in Finance right for you?
People who enjoy working with numbers and markets, and are prepared for technical interviews. A commerce, economics or engineering background helps but is not required.
Which colleges offer an MBA in Finance?
Institutes whose official programme data lists it. Look at the finance electives actually offered, whether the institute has a finance club or trading lab, and which finance recruiters appear in its placement report.
| Institute | City | NIRF 2025 | Total fee | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.K. School (BKSPMS)P1 | Ahmedabad | Not in top 100 | ₹13,000source | Not published |
| IIEST Shibpur SOMSP1 | Howrah | Not in top 100 | ₹4,77,700source | Not published |
| IMNU (Nirma)MBA | Ahmedabad | #53 | ₹13,17,000source | Not published |
| IMS DAVVMarketing-Management | Indore | Not in top 100 | ₹1,62,008source | Not published |
| IMT GhaziabadP1 | Ghaziabad | #30 | ₹23,00,000source | ₹16,50,000 (2026)source |
| JBIMSP1 | Mumbai | Not in top 100 | Not published | ₹26,15,000 (2026)source |
| PIMR IndoreMBA | Indore | Not in top 100 | ₹3,80,000source | ₹4,74,000 (2025)source |
| Praxis KolkataPGDM | Kolkata | Not in top 100 | ₹11,00,000source | ₹9,00,000 (2026)source |
| SCMHRDMBA | Pune | Not in top 100 | ₹25,82,000source | ₹20,00,000 (2026)source |
| SIBM HyderabadMBA | Hyderabad | Not in top 100 | ₹17,52,000source | ₹8,20,000 (2025)source |
| SIBM PuneMBA | Pune | #11 | ₹26,20,000source | ₹27,00,000 (2026)source |
| SPJIMRPGDM | Mumbai | #20 | ₹24,86,000source | ₹32,85,000 (2026)source |
| WeSchoolPGDM | Mumbai | #75 | ₹14,00,000source | ₹11,78,000 (2025)source |
| XLRIPGDM-BM | Jamshedpur | #10 | ₹30,60,000source | Not published |
Frequently asked questions
Is an MBA in Finance good for non-commerce students?
Yes. The first-year core teaches accounting and finance from the basics. Expect to put in extra effort early if you have not studied them before.
Do I need CFA or other certifications with an MBA in Finance?
Not to graduate, but some roles in investment research value them. Decide after you know which finance role you want.
Which colleges offer an MBA in Finance?
Among the institutes whose data we have verified, B.K. School (BKSPMS), IIEST Shibpur SOMS, IMNU (Nirma), IMS DAVV, IMT Ghaziabad, JBIMS, PIMR Indore, Praxis Kolkata, SCMHRD, SIBM Hyderabad, SIBM Pune, SPJIMR, WeSchool, XLRI list finance as a specialisation or programme. Many others offer it too; check each institute's programme page.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, last checked on 12 Nov 2026.
- B.K. School - Admission (MBA GIA, Executive MBA, MBA Maritime)
- IIEST Shibpur - Two Years Full Time MBA Program, Academic Session 2026-28, Information Brochure (revised 05-02-2026) (2026)
- IMNU Information Booklet - Admissions 2027 (Sep 2026) (2026)
- Nirma University Institute of Management - MBA and MBA (HRM) admissions page
- DAVV Indore - CUET (PG) Admission Information Brochure 2026-2027 (updated 29.06.2026) (2026)
- IMT Ghaziabad PGDM fee structure 2027-29 (2027)
- IMT Ghaziabad NIRF 2026 submitted data (hosted on web.imt.edu)
- JBIMS NIRF 2026 submitted institute data (hosted on jbims.edu)
- JBIMS Unified Final Placement Report, Batch 2024-2026 (2026)
- AFRC Madhya Pradesh - Institute & Fees Information (Technical Education > M.B.A. > 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 > Indore division/district) (2026)
- PIMR Indore - MBA (Full Time - Core) programme page
- Praxis Business School - PGDM Program Fees (2027)
- Praxis Business School - PGDM (Batch 2027-29, 180 seats)
- SCMHRD MBA fee structure, batch 2026-28 (2026)
- SCMHRD MBA programme page (intake, specialisations, important dates)
- SIBM Hyderabad - Fees Structure (MBA batch 2027-29) (2027)
- SIBM Hyderabad - Placement Reports 2023-25 page (2025)
- SIBM Pune - Fees Structure Batch 2026-2028 (MBA) (2026)
- SIBM Pune Placement Report - Campus Recruitment Programme 2025 (MBA batch 2024-26) (2026)
- SPJIMR PGDM fees & scholarships (2027)
- SPJIMR PGDM Batch 2027-29 eligibility (domestic)
- WeSchool PGDM 2026-2028 brochure (Dec 2025) (2026)
- WeSchool PGDM Mumbai programme page (2025)
- XLRI Admission Prospectus 2027 (linked as 'Admission Prospectus' from xlri.ac.in) (2027)
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