B.Com. (Hons.) in Strategic Finance in collaboration with IMA at Chitkara Business School

If you are looking at B.Com. (Hons.) in Strategic Finance in collaboration with IMA, Chitkara Business School runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.6 lakh (roughly ₹1.2 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

Chitkara Business School is a private institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Chitkara Business School — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Com programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis. Typical first jobs: financial analyst, banking or investment roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Chitkara Business School for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Chitkara Business School before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Com. (Hons.) in Strategic Finance in collaboration with IMA, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at Chitkara Business School are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Chitkara Business School's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Chitkara Business School or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

For B.Com. (Hons.) in Strategic Finance in collaboration with IMA specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.3 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Chitkara Business School runs 6 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Com. (Hons.) in Applied Finance (KCAP) in collaboration with KPMG
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)
• B.Com. with ACCA
• B.Com. (Hons.) in Applied Finance (KCAP) in collaboration with Investment Banking Operation
• B.Com. (Hons.) in Capital Markets Practice in collaboration with BSE

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Chitkara Business School compare with other colleges offering B.Com?