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MBA - Strategic Financial Management in knowledge partnership with EY India
Program Details
What is MBA Strategic Financial Management?
An MBA in Strategic Financial Management, offered in knowledge partnership with EY India, is a specialised finance program that combines corporate finance, investment analysis, valuation, financial strategy, and business decision-making to prepare professionals for leadership roles in finance and consulting.
Co-designed, co-created, and co-delivered by UPES faculty and EY India professionals, the curriculum balances theoretical foundations with practical application. Students develop expertise in corporate finance, financial modelling, valuation, investment strategies, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning, capital markets, and business decision-making.
With a strong emphasis on applied learning, real-world case studies, industry projects, and financial analytics, the MBA Strategic Financial Management program equips students with the skills required to navigate complex financial environments and drive strategic business growth.
Program Highlights
- 650+ hours of teaching and industry training delivered by EY India professionals
- Paid internship opportunities for select students with industry exposure
- Hands-on learning through financial case studies, simulations, masterclasses, and transaction-based exercises
- Comprehensive coverage of corporate finance, valuation, financial modelling, investment banking, mergerand acquisitions, capital markets, and financial strategy
- Exposure to transaction advisory, investment consulting, risk management, and strategic decision-making
- Networking opportunities with EY India professionals and finance leaders
Future Scope and Career Opportunities
As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, capital allocation, and strategic financial planning, professionals with expertise in valuation, corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial strategy are in high demand.
The MBA in Strategic Financial Management prepares graduates for leadership-oriented finance roles across banking, consulting, investment firms, fintech organisations, multinational corporations, and advisory businesses.
Career opportunities include:
- Financial Analyst
- Strategic Finance Manager
- Investment Banker
- Corporate Finance Associate
- Business Valuation Consultant
- Financial Modelling Specialist
- Risk and Compliance Consultant
- Transaction Advisory Analyst
- Investment Consultant
- Treasury Analyst
- FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Manager
Long-term progression pathways include finance leadership, corporate strategy, consulting, entrepreneurship, and C-suite financial roles.
Fee Structure
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Curriculum
The MBA Strategic Financial Management syllabus combines core management education with advanced finance capabilities. Students learn corporate finance, financial modelling, valuation, investment banking, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning, transaction advisory, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
The program also develops expertise in analytics, predictive modelling, business intelligence, and finance technology tools used across modern finance functions. See the semester wise syllabus breakdown:
Semester 1
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Behaviour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marketing Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Managerial Economics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Accounting for Decision Making | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Statistics & Python for Predictive Modelling in Finance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Managerial Communication I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Excel & Applied Financial Modelling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Individual Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Corporate Finance and Investment Strategies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Investment Banking, Capital Markets & Equity Securities | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| EDGE Aptitude Intermediate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDGE Intermediate Employability Skills with Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Placement 101 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AI Systems & Data for Decision-Makers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 24 |
Semester 2
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Financial Reporting & Advanced Costing Decisions | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Live Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Managerial Communication II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Power BI & SQL for Strategic Finance Management | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Strategic Forecasting, Budgeting & Performance Analytics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Advanced Financial Modelling & Valuation using AI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Financial Markets & Instruments in the Age of AI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Industrial Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Business Environment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EDGE Aptitude Advance Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDGE Advance Employability Skills with Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Placement 102 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Strategic AI: Critical Thinking & Business Integration | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 23 |
Semester 3
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Growth | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Strategic Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fintech & Financial Innovations in the Age of AI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Financial Close Process | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Investment Analysis and Transaction Advisory | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Summer Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Global Context of Business | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Project Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Placement 201 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Advanced AI, Automation & Governance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 27 |
Semester 4
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Finance and Risk Management with AI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dissertation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Environmental, Social and Governance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Eligibility
Interested candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for MBA (Strategic Financial Management in Knowledge Partnership with EY India), as specified below:
- Minimum 50% marks in Classes X and XII, and minimum 60% in Graduation.
- Graduation from a recognized university in any stream.
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria for students interested in pursuing MBA (Strategic Financial Management in knowledge partnership with EY India), offered by UPES School of Business, depend on the individual's performance in UPESMET/ National Level Exams followed by a Personal Interview.
Students with a minimum MAT/CMAT 2026 score of 70 percentile will be exempted from UPESMET and will be called only for the Group Discussion and Interview, subject to qualification. A valid CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 score of 50 percentile or above, a GMAT score of 400 or above, or an NMAT 2025 score of 120 or above will also be accepted.
