Overview

BBA - Strategic Finance - Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

In today's competitive business landscape, having a solid foundation in finance coupled with a globally recognised professional qualification sets you apart. At JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Centre for Management Studies, we offer a unique BBA Strategic Finance programme, that blends academic excellence and professional growth by integrating the prestigious CMA US (Certified Management Accountant) certification within the undergraduate curriculum.

This BBA integrated with the US CMA programme, provides a pathway to becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals worldwide. Renowned as one of the best BBA with CMA colleges in Bangalore, JAIN ensures a comprehensive curriculum for students seeking to excel in finance and accounting.

  • Program Code

    006

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Credits

    3 years - 120 Credits
    4 years (Honours / Honours with Research) - 160 Credits

Eligibility

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

Curriculum Structure

  • Ethics for Business
  • Quantitative Techniques for Decision making
  • Basics of Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Economics
  • General English
  • Languages: (Hindi, Kannada, Sanskrit, Additional English
  • Open Elective
  • Entrepreneur Essentials
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Planning and Budgeting
  • Business Communication
  • Languages -II (Hindi, Kannada, Sanskrit, Additional English
  • Mind Management and Human Values - 2            
  • Open Elective
  • Entrepreneur Essentials
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Major:
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analytics and Control
  • Minor:
  • Marketing/Human Resource/International Business/ Logistics (Supply Chain)
  • Open Elective
  • Projects, Internship
  • Entrepreneur Essentials
  • Indian Constitution        
  • Major:
  • Corporate Finance
  • SFM-I
  • SFM-II
  • Minor:
  • Marketing/Human Resource/International Business/ Logistics (Supply Chain)
  • Entrepreneur Essentials
    Major
  • Financial Modelling and Valuation with Excel
  • Income Tax-I
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Major (Electives)
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • International Banking & Financial Systems
  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Investment Management
  • Minor:
  • Marketing/Human Resource/International Business/ Logistics (Supply Chain)
  • Entrepreneur Essentials
    Major
  • Business Modelling with Venture Captial
  • Income Tax-II
  • Major (Electives)
  • GST - Law & Practice
  • Corporate Tax Planning
  • Cost Analysis for Business Decisions
  • Strategic Cost Management
  • Minor:
  • Marketing/Human Resource/International Business/ Logistics (Supply Chain)
  • Entrepreneur Essentials

Programme Highlights

  • Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • Program Outcome

  • Academic Co-curricular Activities

  • Academic Activities

  • Extracurricular Activities

  • Value Added Activities and Events

  • Clubs and Societies

  • Your Path to Success

The programme will help you:

  • Apply management knowledge and tools in diverse business and social environments.
  • Demonstrate managerial skills and an entrepreneurial attitude with a global perspective.
  • Exhibit a high moral character, positive mindset, and societal responsibilities.
  • Exhibit analytical and critical thinking for decision-making and problem-solving.

Key Reasons to Choose BBA Strategic Finance:

Integrated CMA US Curriculum:
Gain an edge in the global job market by completing the CMA US course alongside your BBA. This dual advantage ensures you graduate with both a degree and an internationally recognised professional qualification.

Industry-Relevant Knowledge:
The programme focuses on core business strategies, financial management, performance evaluation, and decision-making skills that are highly valued in corporate and financial sectors worldwide.

Global Career Opportunities:
CMA US certification opens doors to career opportunities in multinational companies, consulting firms, and leading global industries. Combined with a BBA equips you with strategic roles in finance and management.

Experienced Faculty and Mentors:
Learn from industry experts and seasoned faculty who bring real-world insights and mentorship, preparing you to excel both academically and professionally.

Leadership and Strategic Focus:
The program sharpens your analytical and decision-making skills, preparing you for leadership roles that require strategic financial planning and execution.

Enhanced Earning Potential:
Professionals with CMA US certification typically command higher salaries and quicker career progression compared to non-certified peers.

Industry-University Tie-Up Model
Internships and live projects are mandatory and part of the curriculum. The Placement cell is instrumental in establishing tie-ups with reputed industries and providing internship facilities to the students. These facilities give students hands-on experience in making frequent strategic decisions to safeguard their company's growth and survival and teach them to face the challenges of the corporate world.

At the end of the programme, students will be able to:

  • Integrate management tools and concepts to solve business and social problems.
  • Evaluate business opportunities by scanning the competitive environment, key stakeholders and business and social landscape.
  • Execute inter and multi-disciplinary approaches for problem-solving
  • Apply analytical and critical thinking skills in decision-making.
  • Develop effective communication across cultural settings and in technologically mediated environments.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills to work effectively in diverse teams.
  • Articulate the concepts and practices of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Demonstrate ethical reasoning and responsible global citizenship.

Career Opportunities

The CMA is a performance manager proficient in financial planning, analysis, control, and decision-making. Here are some designations/profiles for CMA Finance and Accounting Managers: Budgeting Managers, Investment Managers, Costing Managers, payable/Receivable Managers, portfolio/Fund Managers, Financial Controllers, Internal Control, Risk Management, Treasurers, Chief Finance Officers, etc.

A CMA's role is to ensure that the company manages its financial and overall performance efficiently so that the respective company's objectives are met. CMAS opportunities in India are primarily in multinational companies.

Value Added Certifications: CMA Qualification certified by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA, US).

Internship & Placements: Internships are educational and career development opportunities that allow students to gain practical experience in the professional field. They are structured, short-term, and supervised placements focusing on tasks or projects with defined timescales. Our semester-wise internships and extensive corporate interface ensure a perfect mix of business acumen and academic intellect. Our internship department proudly partners with some leading companies.

Toastmasters: Toastmasters International is a global organisation that imparts training in effective communication and leadership skills. It helps and motivates students to gain proficiency in public speaking, productive communication, audience interaction, and oratorical skills. Students who have completed five levels, each with its own set of speeches and challenges, are then awarded the "Pathways Proficiency" qualification from the USA. Our students hold the distinction of being the youngest certified Toastmasters in India.

  • The International Management Day (IM DAY)
  • Management Expo
  • Education Expedition
  • Illusion - Advertisement Event
  • Utkarsh - Entrepreneurship Event
  • C2C - College to Corporate
  • OBOW - ICT
  • Corporate Lecture Series
  • LinkedIn Learning Certifications

Student Council: CMS Student Council is the hub of all student activities on the campus. It comprises the various fest teams (Management, Media, Cultural and Sports) and associated clubs. There are council members who regulate and monitor the activities of the council. The council is also responsible for organising the CMS Festival. The student council instils leadership, teamwork and confidence in students.

The council is FOR the students, BY the students and OF the students. Students join the council as members but leave the council as leaders. This is the very heart of CMS.

CMS Festival: Youth Oriented Fests

  • Threshold (Management Fest)
  • Precipice (International Management Fest)
  • Lasya (Cultural Fest)
  • Fundamentalist (Business Quiz)
  • Abhinaya (Theatre Fest)

Sports

  • CFL - College Football League
  • CPL - College Premier League
  • CMS Cup
  • Fresher's Day
  • Protege - Management Fest
  • Verve - Cultural Fest
  • Lumiere - Media Fest
  • Model United Nations (MUN)
  • Graduation and Achievers' Day
  • Alumni Meet
  • Yuva Ignited Minds - Social Sensitivity
  • Vishwas - The Counseling Centre
  • Grievance Cell
  • GrahaQ - Marketing Club
  • Ethos - HR Club
  • Vridhi - The Finance Club
  • Vidhyanidhi - The Student Research Development Cell
  • NSS Cell - The National Service Scheme Club
  • Kannada Kalpa - The Kannada Club
  • The Women Cell
  • Sankalp - The Hindi Club
  • Confluence - The English Club
  • TEDx
  • The Master of Ceremonies Club
  • Creative Inc. - The Creative Club
  • NAT - The Networking and Analysis Club
  • Gender Champions - The Gender Equality Club
  • Hult Prize Organisation - The Social-Entrepreneurship Club
  • Start Up Club

Choosing BBA Strategic Finance at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Centre for Management Studies ensures you graduate as a well-rounded professional, equipped with academic excellence and a globally recognised certification. It's the perfect programme for ambitious students looking to build a strong foundation in finance, accelerate their career growth, and make a mark in the international business world.

Invest in your future with a programme that blends strategy, finance, and global opportunities. Take the first step toward a successful career today! If you want to be a growth-oriented Accounting and Financial Professional and achieve your CMA certification, then this BBA with CMA course specialisation is for you.

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FAQ's

What is a strategic finance course?


A strategic finance course focuses on financial planning, risk management, and decision-making to help businesses grow and stay competitive.

What is finance in simple words?


Finance is the management of money, including earning, saving, investing, and spending wisely.

Is maths compulsory for BBA finance?


Typically, BBA does not require students to have studied maths at the high school level. However, having basic maths skills is valuable in finance.

Is a BBA in finance hard?


BBA in finance can be challenging, but it becomes manageable with interest, disciplined learning and regular practice.