The Finance Minor at Krea University is designed for students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds within the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS). It complements majors in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and technology by equipping students with the ability to interpret financial information, evaluate trade-offs, and make informed decisions in both professional and civic contexts.
The minor has two core objectives. First, it builds awareness of the pervasive role of finance in contemporary society and its influence on economic, social, and institutional outcomes. Second, it prepares students for professional opportunities that require financial competence by introducing the principles, tools, and institutional contexts that shape financial decision-making in organisations and markets. In doing so, the programme develops financial literacy alongside analytical judgement and ethical reasoning essential for navigating modern economic and business environments.
Grounded in real-world applications, the curriculum emphasises how financial concepts operate within firms, financial markets, public institutions, and households. Students are introduced to foundational areas such as financial statements, time value of money, risk and return, capital markets, corporate finance, and personal finance, while also engaging with broader concerns related to governance, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Courses are led by faculty from the IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB), who bring extensive experience in finance and management, as well as by SIAS faculty, who contribute an interdisciplinary perspective. Together, this draws on a strong legacy of teaching, research, and industry engagement in management and finance. This integration ensures that students benefit from both academic rigour and real-world relevance.
And any three of the following required courses:
On successful completion of the Finance Minor, students will be able to:
The students are holistically assessed through quizzes, case analyses, group projects, business presentations, assignments, research projects, business plan implementation, and written examinations.
Finance graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year programmes:
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Credits needed to earn a Minor in Finance |
Credits needed to earn a Concentration in Finance |
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| 3-Year Programme | 24 | 16 |
| 4-Year Programme | 32 | 16 |
Finance graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year programmes:
| Minor | Concentration | |||
| Required | Elective | Required | Elective | |
| 3-Year Programme | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 4-Year Programme | 24 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
A minor in Finance will equip students with foundational financial literacy and analytical skills that complement their primary field of study, enabling them to contribute effectively through professional roles in the corporate sector or start-ups, in development organisations, public policy or think tanks, in government, and in the non-government and non-profit sectors.
Partnerships
Krea University has partnerships with leading universities in India and abroad that offer students pathways for higher education and research. These collaborations create opportunities for postgraduate study, academic exchange, and continued learning across disciplines. Know more
Job roles: Financial analyst, Business analyst, Consulting analyst, Research assistant, Operations analyst, Budgeting associate, and roles in organisations where financial understanding and analytical skills are valued.
