Financial Management  Courses In India, Financial Management Colleges, Jobs, Salary In India

Introduction
Financial management is that field of management which is concerned with the management of the finances of a company or organization to achieve financial objectives. With the era of liberalization, privatization, & globalization (LPG), numerous opportunities have been lined up for effective finance managers in all major companies. More and more MNCs coming to India and more and more Indian companies going for joint ventures abroad, this all has resulted in a lucrative career option for those qualified in managing the funds and financial resources of any organization. All firms, government agencies, and organizations have a financial manager to take charge of the preparation of financial reports, conduct investment activities, and implement cash-management tactics.

Of late, a Sub branch of financial management called financial Planning has also surfaced as an attractive career option. It’s concerned with helping organizations make advance provision for financial needs that may arise in future.


Courses & Eligibility
Most of the universities offer education in financial management at post graduate level, but still universities like Jamia and University of Delhi offer programmes at undergraduate level too. Generally for undergraduate courses, the eligibility is 10+2 with 50% marks and for post graduate courses, the aspirant must be at least a graduate preferably in commerce. Students are selected through entrance examination. Besides most institutes conducts their own tests followed by group discussion.


Job Prospects
Financial management has emerged as one of the lucrative career option. Financial managers of any company are among the highest paid professionals both in India and abroad. Generally MNCs are hot destinations for candidates qualified in financial management


Pay-Package
Thanks to the increased role of effective financial planning in every business plan, the status of finance professionals has become very lucrative. Depending on one’s qualification and experience, he/she can expect to be paid well in this hot career option. As a trainee, one can start with a salary of Rs.8000-Rs.10000. Generally MNCs and private companies pay higher where sky is the limit for the talented ones.


Institutes/Universities
Presently in India, a most sought-after course for training this field, called The Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) course is offered by two education bodies. The Association of Financial Planners (AFP) in technical collaboration with the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd. (FPA). This 2-year comprehensive distance-learning programme covers all topics of financial field like, employee benefits, wealth creation, budgeting, cash flow management, insurance planning and risk management, retirement planning, tax and estate planning debt management and financial plan construction.

On the other hand, aspirants in this field can also opt for an MBA/CFA/CA/Insurance specialization as these also cover all important key subjects