Financial Markets

Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Markets)

GITAM School of Business is proud to offer a unique financial markets programme at its Visakhapatnam campus in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange Academy.

Through a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, students will develop essential skills for thriving in the financial sector. The BBA (Financial Markets) with NSE programme is designed to equip graduates with the expertise necessary to excel in business communication and operations within financial enterprises.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Markets)

Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in Intermediate or 10+2 examination in any discipline from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.

Scope of the Programme

The BBA (Financial Markets) with NSE programme offers exceptional career prospects due to the burgeoning demand for finance professionals. The curriculum is a rigorous blend of IIMA and HBS case studies, hands-on workshops, and a strong focus on sustainability, technology, and entrepreneurship, shaped by insights from industry leaders and global academic experts.

This specialisation empowers graduates to excel in high-impact finance roles, providing them with a comprehensive skill set and strategic pathways to enter the dynamic financial markets.

Key Highlights

Faculty Composition

Faculty with strong domain expertise
Globally-renowned visiting faculty
CXOs, business leaders, and policymakers

Infrastructure

Theatre-style classrooms
Bloomberg and NSE Labs
Analytics Lab
Bootcamp and collaboration spaces

Innovation

Venture Development Centre
Venture Education
Incubation
Access to funding and resources

Pedagogy

Case study method and activity-based learning
Interdisciplinary approach
Entrepreneurial-focussed and technology-driven
Collaborative projects

Research Exposure

Centre for Business Growth
Centre for Business Engagement
Separate research track for internship and immersion

Syllabus

Aligned with NEP 2020, the BBA (Financial Markets) programme provides a robust, interdisciplinary curriculum. Core tracks encompass financial management, stock markets, and investment strategies. It also integrates IIM-Ahmedabad Case Studies to provide real-world insights.

Key topics include:

Principles, theories, and models of business management
Theories of business finance
Theories and application of marketing models
Theories of IT and its implementation in the business environment
Principles and theories of business operations
Concepts of HRM

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Career Options

Graduates from this programme can explore a variety of career paths, including:

Finance Manager
Business Analyst
Assistant Controller
Credit Analyst
Internal Auditor
Financial Analyst Consultant
Loan Officer
Research Analyst
Tax Assistant
Management Analyst
Marketing and Sales Executive
Recovery Agent

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Notable Alumni

Nilima Prasad Divi

Director(commercial), Divis Laboratories.

Mr. Raghavendra Araveeti

Director-Product Marketing, Dell International Services India Pvt Ltd

Mr. Sarath Chandra G

CEO, NeoSky Drones, Bengaluru

Sapthagiri Chapalpalli

Director, Vice President, Central Europe Tata Consultancy Services

B.Ramesh Babu

Managing Director, SEASHELL LOGISTICS PVT LTD

K.Anand Kumar Raju

Vice President - HR, Asia Pacific Hub at Air Liquide

Rollince Peter

Director-HR, India, North Asia, Hongkong, Thermofisher Scientific.

Y. Geetha

Managing Director, Sri Ranga Automobiles Dealers for M & M Tractors

Goutam Surana

Founder Director, Eco365

Pramila Badam

Head of RACS Controls Assurance, India

Infrastructure and Facilities

Fee Structure

Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Markets) in association with the National Stock Exchange

1^st Year

₹2,68,800

2^nd Year

₹2,82,200

3^rd Year

₹2,96,300

Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships

The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.

Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.

Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)

Need-Based Scholarships

To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 12.00 LPA.
The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.

Scholarship %	Upgraded Scholarship %
75%	100%
60%	75%
40%	60%
25%	40%
15%	25%

Scholarships For Accommodation

In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.