BBA in Applied Economics & Finance
A 3-year programme designed to build deep economic insight and financial acumen.
BBA in applied economics & finance overview
This specialisation blends rigorous training in economic theory, financial strategy, econometrics and data analytics with a foundation in core business education. You learn to interpret macro and micro-economic trends, analyse financial markets, and make strategic decisions in dynamic corporate and economic contexts. Students experience:
Financial markets and analytics immersion
Work with real-time financial data and industry-relevant tools to build capabilities in econometrics, corporate finance and data-driven decision making.
Industry internships and projects
Gain practical exposure through internships and consulting assignments with banking, consulting and finance teams to apply classroom learning in workplace contexts.
Global perspective and exposure
Benefit from international immersion opportunities and input from global faculty to prepare for cross-border finance and economics roles.
Strategic leadership development
Build decision-making, communication and leadership skills through case studies, live business challenges and mentorship..
Programme highlights
Our curriculum is built to establish strong foundations, followed by opportunities for specialisation and experiential learning.
- Duration: 3 years / 6 semesters
- Comprehensive business foundations (in finance, accounting, operations, marketing, OBHR, strategy)
- Specialization in economics and finance (with focus on Indian Economy, econometrics, game theory, corporate finance, financial accounting, banking sector, stock markets, digital marketing, ecommerce, and data analytics and visualization)
- In the near future there would be great demand among the UNICORNs (young companies with valuations exceeding US$ 1 billion) and “FAANG” of the world (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Alphabet (formerly known as Google)
- 3 week international immersion in Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Key differentiators
- One of the very few programmes of its kind in India (and, to our knowledge, only one in South India) offering a BBA with a specialisation in Quantitative Finance and Economics
- Only programme with IVY LEAGUE collaboration – Cornell faculty will not only help design the program, but will also teach the program.
- Focus is on creating industry-ready graduates (application of finance and economics theories in the real world)
- Students trained in this program will master the ability to think critically and develop problem solving capability which is a requirement to work in the consultancy domain.
- They will also have an advantage to apply and get selected in premier institutes for postgraduate studies, such as Delhi University, JNU, and IIMs and international academic institutions.
Important details
| Eligibility Criteria | Mathematics as a subject in +2 level is a prerequisite for this course. Students having Economics and Statistics as supplementary subjects will have an added advantage. Good communication skills (verbal and written) will be helpful |
| Tuition Fee | 4 Lac/Annum; food, accommodation and international immersion will be extra |
Programme outcomes
Building on the foundation of Mathematics and Statistics in high School, the student, at the end of the program, will have developed:
- solid knowledge in the domains of Economics and Finance
- ability to collect, interpret and analyze both primary and secondary data,
- good analytical, statistical and problem-solving skills,
- the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, and, in particular act as a bridge between the data scientists and industry leaders,
- decent knowledge and understanding of coding with a good grasp of programming language such as R, Python, Eviews, etc,
- the ability to make recommendations on what decisions to take based on the real time macro and micro-data
Who should take this programme?
- Students with PCM majors
- Those majoring in Commerce with Mathematics as a subject, and/or students specializing in Economics and Statistics with Mathematics as a subject
- Useful to those students who aspire to join Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Economics, Finance and related fields
| Course | Code | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Marketing I | SMCC1140 | 3 | Marketing |
| Microeconomics | SMCC1110 | 3 | Economics |
| Financial Accounting | SMCC1120 | 3 | Finance |
| Introduction to Statistics | SMCC1160 | 3 | MIS & Analytics |
| Business Communications | SMCC1100 | 2 | Marketing |
| Computers and Computing for Business | SMCC1270 | 3 | MIS & Analytics |
| Entrepreneurship & Family Business Course I* (University Level) | – | 2 | General Management |
| Course | Code | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance | SMCC1230 | 3 | Finance |
| Earth and Environment | SMCC1107 | 3 | Economics |
| Research Techniques | BBAD2102 | 3 | Economics |
| Computational Tools for Data & Analysis | – | 3 | MIS & Analytics |
| Principles of Management | SMCC1250 | 3 | General Management |
| Macroeconomics | SMCC1211 | 3 | Economics |
| Entrepreneurship & Family Business Course II* (University Level) | SMCC1290 | 2 | General Management |
| Course | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Managerial Economics | BAEF2112 | 3 |
| Financial Markets | SMCC2233 | 3 |
| Principles of E-commerce | SMCC2242 | 3 |
| Mathematical & Numerical Foundations for Economics and Finance | – | 3 |
| Digital Marketing and Social Media Engagement | SMCC2141 | 3 |
| Strategic Management | SMCC2184 | 3 |
| Course | Code | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Accounting | SMCC2242 | 3 | Finance |
| Basic Econometrics with Eviews/R | BAEF2112 | 3 | Economics / Finance |
| Management Information Systems | SMCC2172 | 3 | MIS & Analytics |
| University Level Course / VAC / TBD | – | 2 | General Management |
| Business Communications 2 (Storytelling for Business) | BBAD2103 | 3 | General Management |
| Fixed Income, Credit, and Currencies | – | 3 | Finance |
| IRM (Optional) | SMCC3107 | 3 | Optional |
| Internship / Workshop / Project | SMCC2392 | 4 | Experiential |
| Course | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Game Theory Business Applications | BAEF3115 | 3 |
| Time Series Econometrics and Forecasting | BAEF3165 | 3 |
| Global Macroeconomic Policy & Markets | – | 3 |
| Financial Modelling & Computational Finance | BAEF3136 | 3 |
| Management Consulting Methods | SMCC2280 | 3 |
| University Level Course / VAC / TBD | – | 2 |
| Course | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Valuations | BAEF2235 | 3 |
| Applied Development Economics | BAEF3217 | 3 |
| Investments & Portfolio Management | BAEF2131 | 3 |
| Financial Risk Management | BAEF3139 | 3 |
| Business Law | BBPC2103 | 3 |
| Capstone Course | SMCC3206 | 3 |
| IRM (Optional) | SMCC3107 | 3 |
| Portfolio | SMCC3283 | 4 |
FAQs
This programme prepares you for roles such as investment analyst, economic consultant, risk manager, financial strategist or corporate finance professional by combining applied economics with finance decision-making skills.
You will engage with live financial data projects, corporate finance simulations and internships that allow you to apply your learning and build a practical portfolio of experience.
The career services office collaborates with industry partners, conducts workshops on financial analysis and interview preparation, and connects students with recruiters in finance, consulting and strategy roles.
Yes. With a strong grounding in econometrics, financial analytics and economic theory, you are well placed to pursue advanced degrees such as an MSc, MBA or PhD in related fields.
International immersion and interactions with global faculty help you understand international economic contexts and financial market dynamics, making you better prepared for careers across borders.
