Masters of Science in Finance

Knowledge Partner - FPSB India

Course Information

The M.Sc. Finance program of Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) is a two-year full time post graduate degree course, designed to equip students with the expertise and strategic acumen required to navigate the complex world of finance. A unique aspect of this program is its alignment with the globally recognized CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification awarded by FPSB India. This ensures that graduates are not only well-prepared for professional challenges but are also positioned to achieve a prestigious certification that is highly regarded in the financial services industry worldwide.

Course Duration

2 years

Fee Structure

est INR 7,00,000

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for applying are as follows:

You must be a graduate with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% in case of candidates domiciled in Maharashtra and belonging to the Reserved Categories).
You must have appeared for an examination considered equivalent to graduation by the college or the DTE.
You can also apply if you are a final year student of graduation and expect to complete your degree by the time of admission.

Entrance Exams

MHCET, GMAT, MAT, CAT, CMAT, & XAT

Selection Procedure/ Admission

Students who wish to pursue a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance must meet the eligibility criteria and go through the specified selection process.

Eligibility:
- A bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Application Process:
- Applications open online from 1st June 2025.
- Candidates must submit their aptitude test scores from any of the following exams: MHCET, MAT, GMAT, CAT, CMAT, or XAT on the official website: org.
Selection Process:
- Shortlisted candidates, based on their aptitude test scores, will be invited to participate in a Personal Interview (PI)
- Final selection will be made considering the candidate’s overall performance.

First Year

Semester 1

1. Operations Management

2. Business Statistics

3. Managerial Economics

4. Perspective Management

5. Effective and Management Communication

6. Financial Accounting

7. Information Technology for Management

8. Negotiation and Selling skills

Semester 2

1. Marketing Management

2. Operations Research

3. Financial Management

4. Human Resource Management

5. Legal Aspects of Business & Taxation

6. Business Research Methods

7. Analysis of Financial Statements

8. Entrepreneurship Management

Summer Training

Students have to undergo a compulsory 2 month summer internship program after the end of First Year to get an experience of the corporate world in their area of interest.

Second Year

Semester 3

Core Papers

1. International Business

2. Strategic Management

HR

1. HR Planning and Application of Technology in HR

2. Labour laws and Implications on Industrial Relations

3. Competent Based HRM and Performance Management

4. Training and Development

5. HR Analytics

6. Compensation and Benefits

Marketing

1. Sales Management

2. Marketing Strategy

3. Service Marketing

4. Product and Brand Management

5. Marketing Analysis

6. Consumer Behaviour

Operations

1. Operations Analytics

2. Supply Chain Management

3. Manufacturing Resource Planning and Control

4. Materials Management

5. Service Operations Management

6. Strategic Operations Management

Finance

1. Financial Markets and Institutions

2. Financial Regulations

3. Corporate Valuation & Mergers and Acquisitions

4. Securities and Portfolio Management

5. Derivatives and Risk Management

6. Financial Modelling

Semester 4

1. Project Management

2. Final Project

3. HR (any one)

a. OD and Change Management

b. Strategic HRM

c.Management of Corporate Social Responsibility in organizations

4. Marketing (any one)

a. Integrated Marketing Communications

b. Business to Business Marketing

c. International Marketing

d. Trends in Marketing

5. Operations (any one)

a. Operations Applications and Cases

b. Strategic Sourcing in Supply Management

c. Operations Outsourcing & Offshoring

6. Finance (any one)

a. Commercial Banking

b. Business Analytics

c. Venture Capital and Private Equity

FPSB India Honours Our Authorised Institutional Partner with Prestigious Award for 2024–25

We are delighted to announce that Mr. S. S. Dhure and Ms. Sangeeta have been recognised as the Best Authorised Institutional Partner 2024-25 at the FPSB India Awards 2025. This prestigious honour celebrates their outstanding dedication, professional excellence, and significant contribution to advancing financial planning education in India.

The award will be formally presented to them at the FPSB India Awards Ceremony, to be held on November 6, 2025 , at the Novotel Convention Centre, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad.

In keeping with the rich Sydenham tradition of imparting high quality education, the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) was founded in the year 1983.

Masters of Science in Finance