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B.Sc. Economics & Finance

This degree will prepare you for a career as a financial economist whether in academia, finance (investment or commercial banking, risk management, research, fund management, or securities trading) or government. You could also gain entry to a master’s programme in this field.
This programme will help you to question and analyse information, develop arguments, and boost your analytical and communication skills – all of which are valued in management-related roles.

What You Will Learn

The programme offers a structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across three years.

YEAR 1

Introduction to Economics

Mathematics I & Mathematics II

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

Introduction to Finance

YEAR 2

Elements of Econometrics

Macro Economics

Micro Economics

Asset Pricing & Financial Markets

YEAR 3

Quantitative Finance

Monetary Economics/ Industrial Economics

Principles of Corporate Finance

International Economics/ Investments and Portfolio Management /Management, Innovation of E-business / Strategy/ Behavioural Economics

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 are equipped for a wide range of careers in business, finance, and beyond:

Financial economist in academia, finance, or government
Investment banking — research and analysis
Risk management and quantitative roles
Fund management and securities trading
financial analyst
Postgraduate study in financial economics or finance

Frequently Asked Questions

This degree is for students who want to develop strong analytical tools from mathematics, statistics, economics, and econometrics, combined with institutional knowledge of financial markets. It is ideal for students who want to work as financial economists or in technically demanding finance roles.

B.Sc. Economics & Finance has a stronger economics and quantitative theory component — it is more mathematically intensive and oriented towards financial economics. B.Sc. Finance is more focused on financial institutions, markets, and banking practice.

3 years, full time, at the Podar World College campus in Juhu, Mumbai.

Yes. Quantitative Finance is a third-year subject in this programme, giving students a strong quantitative foundation directly relevant to modern financial roles.

Yes. All PWC students simultaneously pursue a UGC-recognised degree from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) — free of cost.