BFM (Bachelor of Financial Markets)

Course Overview:
BFM is an undergraduate course that focuses on the functioning of financial markets, securities, risk management, and investment strategies. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of financial markets and institutions, securities analysis, investment management, and regulatory frameworks. This course is ideal for students aspiring for careers in financial services, stock markets, risk management, and investment banking.

Course Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

Semester 1:

  • Financial Accounting - I

  • Introduction to Financial Markets

  • Business Economics - I

  • Business Mathematics

  • Environmental Studies

Semester 2:

  • Financial Accounting - II

  • Debt Markets

  • Business Economics - II

  • Statistical Methods for Business

  • Business Communication

Semester 3:

  • Corporate Finance - I

  • Equity Markets - I

  • Financial Management - I

  • Business Law - I

  • Introduction to Derivatives

Semester 4:

  • Corporate Finance - II

  • Equity Markets - II

  • Financial Management - II

  • Business Law - II

  • Commodities Markets

Semester 5:

  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

  • International Financial Markets

  • Investment Banking

  • Risk Management

  • Elective (Options include Behavioral Finance, Wealth Management, etc.)

Semester 6:

  • Strategic Financial Management

  • Financial Planning and Wealth Management

  • Financial Services and Marketing

  • Corporate Governance and Ethics

  • Project Work/Dissertation

Average Fees:

₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year (Varies by institution and state)

Exams to Attend:

  • Admission is generally merit-based, though some institutions may require entrance exams.

  • Popular entrance exams for BFM include DU JAT (Delhi University Joint Admission Test), NPAT (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies), Christ University Entrance Test, and state-level commerce entrance exams.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for BFM:

  1. Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi

  2. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

  3. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

  4. Christ University, Bengaluru

  5. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi

  6. Hindu College, Delhi

  7. Loyola College, Chennai

  8. Presidency College, Chennai

  9. Hansraj College, Delhi

  10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BFM:

  1. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  2. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

  3. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi

  4. Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram

  5. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  6. Farook College, Kozhikode

  7. St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri

  8. CMS College, Kottayam

  9. Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara

  10. Assumption College, Changanassery