About Financial Management
The Online MBA in Financial Management from IGNOU is designed specially to prepare students with industry-relevant and required skills and knowledge in management and finance domains. The Online MBA in Financial Management comprises working capital management, investment decision and financing decisions, managerial control systems, security analysis and portfolio management, and international financial management.
IGNOU Online MBA in Financial Management is a perfect fit for candidates interested in building a professional career in the finance industry with the flexibility of online learning. The Financial Management Online MBA by IGNOU allows students to balance their studies with professional commitments.
Is the Financial Management specialization right for you?
Choose Financial Management if you want to work with numbers and capital decisions. The specialization covers working capital management, investment and financing decisions, managerial control systems, security analysis and portfolio management, and international financial management.
Roles listed for this specialization: Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Portfolio Manager, Risk Manager, Finance Manager. The job profiles section below gives typical salary ranges.
This is one of the specializations of the IGNOU Online MBA program. The duration (2 years), eligibility (a 3-year bachelor's degree with 50% marks, 45% for reserved categories) and the admission steps are the same for every specialization; the IGNOU Online MBA overview compares them in one place.
Related specializations you may also want to compare:
- IGNOU Online MBA in Marketing Management
- IGNOU Online MBA in Operations Management
- IGNOU Online MBA in Human Resource Management
Planning your application? Read our IGNOU MBA admission 2026 guide. You can also browse all IGNOU Online specializations.
Specialization Highlights
Contemporary Curriculum
IGNOU Online MBA has a contemporary curriculum and the latest study material.
116 Credit Points
IGNOU Online University offers 116 credit points for an Online MBA that will be deposited in the student's ABC (Academic Bank of Credit) account.
Synchronous Mentoring
IGNOU Online University provides synchronous mentoring and assessment with the help of its specified Regional Centres.
Asynchronous Counseling
Asynchronous counseling/mentoring is provided in IGNOU Online MBA in OER/Video format.
Evaluation Method
IGNOU Online University evaluates students based on assignments (30% weightage) and end-term exams (70% weightage).
Grievance Redressal
A robust mechanism for the redressal of student grievances is also provided in IGNOU Online MBA.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Passed a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks Required: Scored at least 50% marks in graduation (45% for the reserved category).
Age Limit: No age bar.
Fee Structure
| Payment Plan | Amount |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | INR 66,000/- |
| Financial Management | INR 66,000/- |
| Operations Management | INR 66,000/- |
| Marketing Management | INR 66,000/- |
Admission Process
Syllabus
Semester I
Semester II
Compare Other Specializations
| Specialization | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Financial Management (you are here) | ₹66,000 |
| Human Resource Management | ₹66,000 |
| Marketing Management | ₹66,000 |
| Operations Management | ₹66,000 |
Examination Process
IGNOU Online conducts its end-term examination twice a year, mainly in June & December. The online examination form should be filled out through the student portal or the official website of IGNOU meanwhile, the exam fee is Rs 200/- per course.
The End-Term theory-based examinations are conducted in online mode but at the chosen examination center by the student. It also provides an admit card which you can download from the portal 15 days before the exam commencement date for the students to get recognized at the centre. However, the assignments that can be handwritten scanned copies, or else typed are accepted which students need to submit on the online portal.
Placement Assistance
IGNOU's Campus Placement Cell organises placement drives and job fairs for students and alumni, but there is no placement guarantee. IGNOU does not publish placement rates, salaries or a recruiter list for the online MBA. If you are working, the degree mainly supports promotion or a move into a managerial role. See the IGNOU Campus Placement Cell page for current drives.
Job Profiles After Graduation
Financial Analyst
Avg. salary: INR 5-8 LPA
Investment Banker
Avg. salary: INR 10-25 LPA
Portfolio Manager
Avg. salary: INR 8-20 LPA
Risk Manager
Avg. salary: INR 8-15 LPA
Finance Manager
Avg. salary: INR 10-18 LPA
Student Reviews
The ignou online MBA is a good choice if you are looking for a complete flexible learning environment.
Anonymous, StudentThe best thing i liked about ignou online mBA is there affordable fee structure it was very convenient to me and budget friendly.
Anonymous, StudentThe faculty interaction is minimal but they are very supportive and helped me in every step throughout the academic journey.
Anonymous, StudentI am in my last sem of online MBA at ignou and till now things are going good and definitely recommend it to others.
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