B.Com. (Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship is India’s first flagship programme, which provides experiential learning to students interested in developing their skills in the field of finance and entrepreneurship. The students will learn the nuances of various entrepreneurship activities and the role played by finance as a discipline to make new ventures successful.

The programme enables students to develop different skills that are highly sought-after in the industry and help build a good career in the fields of finance and entrepreneurship. The programme extensively focuses on the different tools and techniques required to launch and build new ventures and the different financial skills required to make the new and existing ventures successful. This will help the students develop skills to manage small and family businesses

What Makes It Different at JGU?

• The B.Com. (Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship programme at JSBF is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the intersection of finance and entrepreneurship. This programme will equip students with the necessary skills and perspectives to create new products and services in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• The programme focuses on the role of digital financial platforms in entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, and provides students with a nuanced understanding of the key drivers of success and failure of new ideas and ventures in India. Students will master tools of managing finance, including working capital, cash flows and venture capital, and develop a deep understanding of the financial needs of new ventures and underlying financial risks.

• In addition to finance, students will also learn the craft of communication, people management, marketing strategies and legal pitfalls, which are critical to the success of any new venture. The programme also provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with the process of creating new products and services around digital finance, thereby preparing them to be innovative entrepreneurs in the digital age.

The curriculum aims to prepare students for the financial services industry or entrepreneurial journeys by graduation. Students have opportunities for learning from start-up internships, workshops focused on entrepreneurship, and hands-on training programmes using capstone projects (computer simulation) and LEGO® Serious Play® methods. In addition, students receive skill-based training on Microsoft Excel, R, and Tableau. The curriculum also includes relevant cases, simulations, and online courses offered by Harvard Business Publishing.

To obtain a 4-year B.A. (Hons) Finance & Entrepreneurship degree, a student needs to complete 180 credits; it covers 164 credits for the core as well as elective courses, and the remaining 16 credits should be earned from other activities that include 08 credits from industry internships and the remaining 08 credits from research, TA ship, and other co-curricular activities.

The programme curriculum is divided into three categories: Fundamentals, Explore, and Specialise. The Fundamentals category consists of foundational courses that introduce students to various managerial functions, essential knowledge, and skills. The Explore category builds on the foundation laid by the fundamental courses and allows students to explore different courses at a slightly more advanced level. The Specialise category offers elective courses that enable students to choose subjects of their interest to pursue a career after graduation.

In the first year, students study Principles of Management, Accounting Essentials for New Ventures, Consumer Theory & Psychology, Entrepreneurial Economics, and Emerging Technologies: Impact on Future of Business in the first semester. In the second semester, students study Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystem, Financial Statements for Entrepreneurs, Managing Operations of a Start-up, Company Law and other Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability & Environment Studies.

In the second year, students study Entrepreneurial Marketing, Finance for Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurial Analytics, and Design Thinking & Innovation for Entrepreneurs in the third semester. In the fourth semester, students study Workforce Management for Entrepreneurs, Organisation values, CSR and Ethics, Venture Capital & Private Equity, and Foundations of Intellectual Property.

In the third year, students have an option to study a semester abroad (optional) in the fifth semester. In the sixth semester, students study CAPSTONE (Computer Simulation), Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurs, Private Wealth Management, Insurance and Investment, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, and Behavioural Economics and Finance.

Duration- 4 Years
 

Imbibing the best practices from international universities, Jindal School of Banking & Finance follows a holistic admission process. An applicant is evaluated on the basis of a combination of Academic and non-academic performance. The selection process of B.Com(Hons.), B.Com(Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship, B.Com(Hons.) Capital Markets and Global B.Com involves evaluation based on an applicant’s Class X and XII scores, Entrance Exam and faculty interview round.

Round 1 – Application Assessment

To start your application, register with an active email address. Your login details will be sent to this email account after due verification. All relevant information will be communicated to the applicant at this registered email address.

The applicant should provide all the information sought in the application, both in the mandatory and non-mandatory sections, as it will help in better evaluation.

Please keep scanned copies of the following documents at hand for uploading.

• Class X Board Scores or Equivalent and Class XII Board Scores or Equivalent (if completed)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Competitive exam score

X and XII Board Exam Scores

Applicants are required to upload their Grades/Scores of class 10th (or equivalent) and class 12th (or equivalent). If the applicant does not have their Class XII grades/scores at the time of filling an application, he/she may mention ‘Awaited’ in the relevant column. We don’t accept IB certificate course.

Passport Size Photograph

Please upload the recent front-facing picture (2 x 2) with a neutral background. Selfies not permissible.

Qualifying Examination

Mention the relevant score (JSAT/ACT/SAT) in the application form. If an applicant is yet to appear for any qualifying examinations or is awaiting the examination results, he/she may click ‘Awaited’ in the relevant column. Students who have not appeared for SAT / ACT / UGAT / CUET are encouraged to apply by selecting JSAT- Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Supported Documents for Extra-Curricular Activities

The applicant can attach relevant documents (certificates, artwork, writing samples, letters of recommendation, etc.) for the extra-curricular section.

An Online Application Number will be displayed upon successful submission of the form by making the payment. The applicant must use the ‘Application Number’ as a reference while communicating with us.

Round 2 – Entrance Examination

Applicants who have advanced to Round 2 will have to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Appearing for Entrance Exam ( JSAT, if not given SAT/ACT/CUET, and UGAT)

Students qualifying the minimum cutoff requirements in the entrance exam will be notified over call/e-mail and shall move to Round 3.

Round 3 – Faculty Interview

This is the most important part of the application process. Applicants who get to this round will have an interview with a member of the faculty for their respective schools. There is no set format for these interviews, it is an opportunity with the applicant to find out more about a programme from faculty member directly.

Emphasis in these interviews is placed on oral communication, confidence, curiosity, clarity of expression, and nuanced thinking.

Some applicants may be asked to face a second interview*. This does not mean that the applicant is weak. Sometimes faculty members request an additional opinion or want the applicant to speak to a faculty member aligned to the applicant’s interests.

Important Instructions

• Candidates shortlisted after Interview shall receive a Provisional Offer of Admissions over email.
• If an applicant does not respond within the stipulated time their application is declared inactive.
• Candidates willing to enroll are required to pay the registration fee to secure a seat.
• After declaration of Board results students need to forward their transcripts to the Admissions team.

Waitlisted Applicants

Applicants may also be waitlisted depending on their results. Waitlisted applicants are requested to upload their XII results as soon as they are released. Such applicants may also be asked to do an additional interview.

Tuition Fees*: 4,00,000 (INR per annum)

*The Tuition fee, accommodation charges and other allied service charges are subject to an annual increase of ten percent (10%).

**The security deposit will be fully refunded, subject to the completion of studies and/or receipt of a ‘No Dues Certificate’. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

Graduates of the B.Com. (Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship programme have a range of career opportunities to choose from, including:

• Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
• Entrepreneurship and start-up ventures in BFSI and other sectors
• Financial management and entrepreneurial finance in established businesses
• Careers in financial technology firms, venture capital firms, and government organizations
• Pursuing further studies in Finance, Business, Economics or Management
• Project management/consultancy
• Corporate Law/Corporate & Data Governance
• Research/Academia
• Chartered Financial Analyst/CA/CS

The Office of Career Services at Jindal School of Banking & Finance provides students with support and guidance to help them find excellent placement opportunities in these and other sectors. Our students have completed valuable internships and gained practical experience in various areas, making them well-equipped to face the challenges of the world successfully.

The B.Com. (Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship programme curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of banking, finance, and the skills needed to start their own ventures. In addition to foundational and functional courses, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives to build advanced skills in their areas of interest. Some of the elective courses available to students include:

• Data Analysis using R
• Introduction to Python
• Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing
• Private Wealth Management
• Behavioral Economics and Finance
• Renewable Energy Financing
• Alternative Investment and Portfolio Management
• Global Political Economy of the 21st Century
• Strategic Cost Management.

In addition to these courses, students also participate in intensive workshops to develop essential entrepreneurial skills and undertake at least one internship, preferably with start-ups, during their semester breaks. The programme also includes a Capstone course, a computer simulation in which students apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout the programme to real-world situations. Students interested in starting their own ventures are supported through the Start-up Founder Series and JGU’s cash support for promising ideas.