The B.Sc. Finance at Podar World College is offered through the University of London, with academic direction from LSE. It is designed for students who want to understand how financial markets work, how institutions operate, and how financial assets are priced and managed — and who want to build careers in banking, trading, risk management, and financial services. This programme provides both a quantitative foundation and a deep understanding of the real-world financial system.
Programme Overview
This degree in Banking and Finance gives students a comprehensive view of how financial intermediaries and institutions operate, how financial markets are structured, and how corporations issue and manage financial assets. Students learn asset pricing, risk management, derivatives, corporate finance, and macroeconomics — building the analytical toolkit required for competitive roles in global finance.
The curriculum is grounded in quantitative, economic, and accounting foundations, then deepens into specialist areas including financial intermediation, investment management, and international financial management. Students who complete this programme are equipped for both professional roles and further academic study in finance.
What You Will Learn
The programme offers a structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across three years.
Year 1
Introduction to Economics
Principles of Banking & Finance
Mathematics & Statistics
Principles of Accounting
Year 2
Asset Pricing & Financial Markets
Macroeconomics / Microeconomics
Financial Intermediation
Principles of Corporate Finance
Year 3
Investment Management
Valuation & Security Analysis / Audit & Assurance
Monetary Economics / Strategy
Financial Reporting / Management Accounting
Disclaimer: The list includes a combination of certain compulsory and optional subjects (not limited to) offered under the degree, subject to fulfilment of the respective prerequisites, co-requisites, and university validation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the B.Sc. Finance are equipped for a wide range of careers in business, finance, and beyond:
Investment banking and capital markets
Commercial and retail banking
Trading, sales, and risk management
Financial consulting and advisory
Fund management and asset management
Postgraduate study in finance or economics
Frequently Asked Questions
B.Sc. Finance focuses more heavily on financial markets, banking, and investment theory, while B.Sc. Accounting & Finance gives greater emphasis to accounting principles and professional accountancy qualifications. Both are strong programmes — the right choice depends on your career direction.
Yes. The programme's emphasis on asset pricing, financial intermediation, corporate finance, and quantitative methods is directly aligned with the skill set required for investment banking roles.
3 years, full time, at the Podar World College campus in Juhu, Mumbai.
The syllabus is developed and assessed by LSE academics. Teaching at PWC is delivered by qualified, experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry knowledge to the classroom.
Yes. All PWC students simultaneously pursue a UGC-recognised degree from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) — free of cost.
