MBA - Investment Banking and Capital Markets

What is MBA in Investment Banking and Capital Markets?

The MBA in Investment Banking and Capital Markets is an industry-integrated program designed with EY India, focused on financial markets, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, equity research, and capital raising strategies. Specialised subjects are developed by EY, with approximately 600 hours delivered by EY faculty to ensure strong industry alignment.

This MBA investment banking program blends strong core finance foundations with deal-oriented learning, enabling students to build capabilities in transaction frameworks, valuation standards, risk analysis, and capital markets operations- aligned with how investment banking functions in practice.

The curriculum combines accounting and corporate finance with advanced modules in capital raising and transactions, financial modelling and valuation, equity research, risk management, global markets and trading systems, restructuring, and event-driven analytics. Students gain hands-on experience with industry tools such as Excel for financial modelling, Python for analytics, SQL for data handling, and Power BI for visualisation supported by transaction-led case studies and a capstone project- preparing graduates for roles across front-end, middle-office, and strategic finance functions across investment banking, consulting firms, and financial institutions.

• Industry-integrated MBA in Investment Banking and Capital Markets program designed with EY India, with nearly 600 hours delivered by EY faculty for strong market alignment.
• Deal-focused learning across IPOs, M&A, capital structuring, valuation, and restructuring.
• Hands-on capability in financial modelling using Excel, Python, SQL, and Power BI.
• Strong foundation in corporate finance and capital markets, covering instruments, risk frameworks, and market dynamics.
• Case-led pedagogy and capstone projects that simulate real-world transaction decision-making.
• This program goes beyond a traditional MBA corporate finance by offering specialised exposure to investment banking transactions, capital markets, and deal execution.
   

As capital markets deepen and corporate actions accelerate, investment banking continues to drive capital formation, M&A, restructuring, and valuation advisory. Demand is shaped by IPO activity, mid-market transactions, private equity investments, and infrastructure financing, alongside evolving risk and compliance frameworks. Increasingly, roles in investment banking and capital markets are becoming analytics-driven, with predictive modelling, scenario analysis, and event-based insights supporting decision-making.

Graduates of the MBA in Investment Banking and Capital Markets are prepared for roles across:

• Investment Banking & Transaction Advisory: Investment Banking Analyst, M&A Analyst/Associate, Valuation Analyst, Transaction Advisory Analyst, Corporate Finance Associate
• Equity Research & Portfolio Analysis: Equity Research Analyst, Sector Analyst, Portfolio Analyst
• Risk & Governance: Credit Risk Analyst, Market Risk Analyst, Financial Risk Analyst, Risk Advisory Consultant
• Corporate Finance & Strategy: FP&A Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Business Finance Manager
• Capital Markets: ECM Analyst, DCM Analyst, Capital Markets Analyst, Structured Finance Analyst
• Consulting & Restructuring: Financial Due Diligence Analyst, Restructuring Advisor, Business Valuation Consultant
• Private Equity & Venture Capital: PE/VC Analyst, Investment Associate (PE/VC), Deal Sourcing Analyst
• Long-term progression: VP/Director – Investment Banking, Head of Strategy/Finance, Senior Corporate Finance leadership, entrepreneurship

The MBA in Investment Banking program is structured to build placement readiness through strong financial modelling capabilities, transaction-focused case exposure, and industry-aligned training. Graduates are well-suited for roles across investment banks, corporate finance teams, consulting and advisory firms, and capital markets and research functions, with pathways extending into private equity, venture capital, and restructuring domains.

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Interested candidates must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria for the MBA in Investment Banking and Capital Markets program (in knowledge partnership with EY India):

• Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII, and 60% in Graduation
• Graduation from a recognized university in any stream

Selection for admission to the MBA in Investment Banking and Capital Markets program at UPES is based on performance in UPESMET / national-level entrance exams, followed by a Personal Interview.