The Undergraduate Major in Business Studies and Finance provides students with a rigorous and integrated foundation in business management and financial decision-making within a dynamic global environment. The programme combines core business disciplines—such as strategy, marketing, operations, and organisational behaviour—with strong analytical and quantitative training in finance, including accounting, corporate finance, financial markets, and investment analysis.
Grounded in an interdisciplinary liberal arts framework, the major emphasises critical thinking, ethical reasoning, data-driven analysis, and real-world problem solving. Students engage with contemporary economic, social, technological, and regulatory challenges that shape business and financial systems, enabling them to understand organisations not only as economic entities but also as social and institutional actors embedded in broader societal contexts.
Learning in the programme is reinforced through a combination of classroom instruction, case-based pedagogy, applied projects, and experiential opportunities such as internships, entrepreneurial initiatives, or capstone work. These experiences are designed to help students translate theoretical knowledge into practical insights and professional skills.
A distinctive feature of the major is the Entrepreneurship Track, open to students across the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS). The track introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation, while providing mentoring and access to financial and institutional resources to support the design, launch, and growth of entrepreneurial projects.
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.
*Two credit courses
**First course for the Entrepreneurship Track
*Two credit courses
**First course for the Entrepreneurship Track
Business Studies Electives
*Cross listed courses.
Finance Electives
Upon successful completion of the Business Studies and Finance major, 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.
Business Studies and Finance graduation requirements for the 3-year and 4-year degree programmes:
| Credits needed to earn a Single Major in Business Studies and Finance | |
| 3-Year Programme | 60 |
| 4-Year Programme | 80 |
The Business Studies and Finance programme is offered as a combined major, with no separate minor or concentration.
The Business Studies and Finance graduation requirements for the 3-year and 4-year degree programmes:
| Single Major | ||
| Required Courses | Electives | |
| 3-Year Programme | 48 | 12 |
| 4-Year Programme | 48 | 44 |
Graduates of the Business Studies and Finance major at Krea develop the knowledge and skills required for careers across finance, consulting, marketing, operations, banking, and entrepreneurship, taking on roles such as analysts, consultants, and business professionals across industries. The programme also prepares students for higher studies.
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
Higher Education Pathways
MBA, Master’s in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Public Policy, Law, and related fields, as well as professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, FRM, or ACCA.
Job Roles
Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst, Consultant, Business Analyst, Marketing Executive, Operations Manager, Entrepreneur, and more.