Build core finance vocabulary, business math fluency, and spreadsheet basics for structured financial analysis.
About the programme
The Certification in Finance and Financial Analysis is a flagship 6-month programme offered in a strategic academic partnership between SPJIMR and Masai. Tailored specifically for undergraduates, early-career professionals (0–2 years of experience) and individuals transitioning into finance, this comprehensive curriculum bridges the gap between foundational business math and advanced digital finance workflows.
The programme focuses on realistic, entry-level job outcomes, such as finance operations, reporting, MIS, junior financial analysis, FP&A support, and fintech operations support, ensuring technical concepts remain highly accessible to beginners.
Key highlights
Reputation
SPJIMR is one of the top five business schools in India and one of the top four management schools across 21 participating countries to be awarded the highest “pioneering school” rating.
Campus immersion
Learners get a 2-day optional campus immersion at SPJIMR, Mumbai
Expert faculty and industry insights
Learn from top faculty and industry experts bringing real-world insights to your learning journey
Real-world capstone project
Complete a real-world, beginner-friendly financial analysis project that integrates spreadsheet work, financial interpretation and business communication
Hands-on, project-based experiential learning
Apply your skills practically by analysing company performance, building reporting or budgeting workbooks, and selectively leveraging GenAI to support your research and drafting
Placement opportunities via Masai*
Receive resume reviews, career coaching and placement support to land your dream role
*Eligibility: 7+ CGPA and 65% attendance
Objectives and outcomes
Objectives
Build foundational knowledge of finance, business mathematics, and financial analysis.
Develop the ability to understand and interpret financial statements and business performance.
Equip learners with practical spreadsheet, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
Introduce learners to fintech, digital finance, risk, compliance, and emerging finance technologies.
Enable learners to use GenAI tools to support finance research, analysis, reporting, and productivity.
Provide hands-on experience through a finance analysis capstone project.
Outcomes
Build proficiency in financial statement analysis and business performance evaluation.
Develop practical skills in finance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and spreadsheet-based analysis.
Gain exposure to fintech, digital finance, and GenAI-enabled finance workflows through a hands-on capstone project.
Who will benefit from this programme
This programme is designed for Students exploring finance careers, graduates building employable finance skills, early professionals transitioning into finance-related roles and for learners seeking practical finance and business analysis capabilities.
Ideal participants include: Students, mid-career professionals, managers, and leaders with 0-2 years of professional experience who are looking to transition into a career in finance. It is suitable for students and professionals from any background.
Programme faculty
Debmallya Chatterjee
Co-Programme Director, Professor,
Operations, Supply Chain Management and
Quantitative Methods
Operations, Supply Chain Management and
Quantitative Methods
Curriculum
Structure overview
The programme follows a structured progression from foundational finance concepts to practical finance workflows and industry-oriented applications. Learners begin by building core finance literacy, business math fluency, and confidence in reading financial statements. The programme then advances into spreadsheet-based financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making. In the final phase, learners gain exposure to fintech, risk, and GenAI-enabled finance workflows, culminating in a portfolio-grade capstone project focused on real-world finance analysis and business communication.
The roadmap
*Note – The above curriculum and tools are under the purview of the academic team and subject to change to ensure alignment with evolving industry requirements.
Case study discussions
The programme is taught via a case study teaching methodology, focusing on analysing the financial position or performance of a company, business unit, or finance caseShape.
Project work
Learners will complete a beginner-friendly finance analysis project that integrates spreadsheet work, financial interpretation, and business communication.
Capstone expectations
- Analyse the financial position or performance of a company, business unit, or finance case
- Build a simple reporting, budgeting, or variance-analysis workbook
- Interpret findings and present business implications clearly
- Use GenAI selectively to support research, drafting, and explanation
Tools and technologies covered
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
ChatGPT
Claude
Canva
Certificate
On successful completion of the programme, participants will get the following certificate.
Admissions and finances
Eligibility
12th pass and above
Timeline
06 months from September 1, 2026, to April 2, 2027.
Clear qualifier test
Complete counselling section
Enrol by paying the registration fee and completing the admission form if any