The Department of Financial Studies (DFS) is a postgraduate department of the University of Delhi, India, dedicated to teaching and research in the field of finance. It is located on the South Campus of the University in New Delhi and is recognised as one of the specialised finance schools within the Indian university system.
| Department of Financial Studies | |
|---|---|
| Type | Postgraduate department of a public university |
| Parent institution | University of Delhi |
| Location | South Campus, New Delhi, India |
| Discipline | Finance and financial studies |
| Language of instruction | English |
The Department of Financial Studies functions as a specialised finance unit of the University of Delhi, offering postgraduate education in finance along with research programmes leading to doctoral degrees. Its academic focus covers areas such as corporate finance, investment analysis, financial markets, banking, risk management and financial econometrics.
The Department offers a master's level programme in finance and a doctoral (Ph.D.) programme in financial studies. Admission to the master's programme is conducted through a national-level entrance examination administered by the University of Delhi, and the curriculum combines coursework, project work and industry interaction.
The Department is housed on the South Campus of the University of Delhi in New Delhi, alongside other postgraduate departments and research centres of the University.
As a dedicated finance department within a major central university, the Department of Financial Studies forms part of the broader ecosystem of finance and management education in India. Its graduates pursue careers in banking, investment management, corporate finance, consulting, regulation and academia.