ICWA Vs MBA

I have completed my graduation degree and want to continue my higher studies but confused which one to join ICWA or MBA. Will you provide me difference between ICWA vs MBA course and also tell me lists of opportunities I will have in both?

[Kiran Chandar]

Both the courses MBA finance and ICWA (Cost Accountancy) are good in their own way only difference is in which field you are interested.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance is a course which has got wide spread recognition, universally accepted and is opted by many for their post graduation

Institute of Cost and Work Accountants (ICWA) course provides knowledge in Cost Accountancy and Management Accountancy.

The most important attracting factor of these two courses is its wide scope and opportunities available both in the home country as well as abroad.

MBA in finance and Opportunities

Master of Business Administration in finance is a postgraduate programme and its duration is for two years.

The job opportunities available for the candidates include

Portfolio Manager
Personal Financial Adviser
Financial/Securities/Investments Analyst
Financial Research Analyst
Credit Risk Management Analyst

ICWA and Opportunities

Those who have passed their twelfth class can join the foundation course of ICWA. Those successfully completing the course are considered to be eligible to join intermediate course.

You need to pass the intermediate course in order to get admitted for final course.

The job opportunities available for ICWA candidates include

Internal Auditor
Financial Controller
Finance Manager
Cost Controller
Accountant etc

MBA in finance is mainly into business finance where as ICWA focuses on the accounting aspects like collection of financial data and information, book keeping etc.

All the Best!!!