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Hi I am currently pursuing my mba in the stream of finance what is the other dual specialization like marketing/operations I can opt for which can match my finance stream


Sai Harsha 26th Feb, 2021
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Sneha Joshi 11th Apr, 2021

Hi,

MBA or the Master of Business Administration is a very popular and professional degree for upcoming professionals. MBA has different specialization like Human Resource, Finance, Marketing, General Management, Operations Management etc.

MBA in Finance

MBA in Finance is a 2 year post graduate degree with specialization in Finance. MBA in Finance is majorly concerned with providing with the knowledge of finances as well as accounts. MBA in Finance is suitable for the students who want to make a career Banking, Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance etc. It prepares students with financial knowledge theoretically that helps in practical usage of it later. Also MBA in Finance is a popular choice as well as options for students since very long time.

MBA in Finance (Subjects)

MBA in Finance includes various subjects that are covered over a period of two years. These subjects sometimes are different in terms of names and content as per different universities and their criteria. The subjects are Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Finance Planning, Advance Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Capital Rationing, Inventory and Cash Management etc.

Dual Specialization with Finance (Marketing or Operations)

An MBA degree with dual specialization not only builds a better resume. But, also helps in creating as well as generating more opportunities as well as options for the students pursuing it.

As far as you are concerned about which dual specialization to opt for. You can check out below mentioned points.

  • Marketing - MBA including marketing consists of the study products, brands, consumer behavior etc. Marketing also helps in developing skills like communication, analytical, market as well as product understanding. Marketing not only deals with branding but also includes advertising, promotions, market research etc.

MBA with marketing can help not only in polishing your skill set. But can also help you getting a good salary or salary hike. Many professionals these days purposely opt for marketing as It hold a great value in the market. The packages offered in Marketing are attractive with great incentive options as well.

  • Operations - MBA in Operations or Operations Management is majorly concerned as well as aimed at planning, creating, organizing as well as supervising organizational activities and tasks. It includes extensive research as well as knowledge for further decision making.

Operations can be best career for those who fully want to involve in the organizations working cycle in terms of all aspects. MBA including Operations as a specialization will include things like supply chain management, logistics, inventory management etc.

For your information some of the best options for specializations are -

  1. Finance and Marketing
  2. Marketing and Human Resource
  3. Sales and Marketing
  4. Marketing and Operations
  5. Human Resource and Operations

These are some of the most common and best options to consider while going for or opting for dual specializations.

In my opinion you should surely do your specialization in Marketing. Though both marketing and operations are good. But the best and efficient option to choose would be Marketing. Check out below for better understanding.

Why Finance with Marketing as dual specialization option ?

Finance with Marketing is considered as the best option to select as far as you are concerned with doing a dual specialization. Choosing this as an option will help you land a good job as well as a good package. Mostly organizations prefer candidates with this particular specialization as all organizations whether big or small wants the candidate to not only increase the finances of the company or have the knowledge of it but should also be aware of marketing strategies and having that in a candidate would be a great deal for them.

Also there are various roles in Finance that includes a lot of part of marketing and having the knowledge of the same will be great.

Freshers with this dual specialization can easily land good jobs options with attractive packages that might range from 6 to 8 lakhs per annum and might increase with your experience.

Also the best MBA colleges are also providing Finance and Marketing together. Also recruiters these days prefer candidates with dual specializations as well as good knowledge of the subjects.

Finance and Marketing both go together really well and are a great combination to pursue together as dual specialization.

Thanks

Ashish Kumar Verma 26th Feb, 2021

Hi Dear,

You can go for following specialisation along with masters of business administration in Finance:

  • Logistics Management
  • Accounts
  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Management
  • Operations Management

You can visit the link below to know about top college of MBA in finance:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/mba-in-finance

good Luck


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