Course Structure & Syllabus

 

1. Introduction to Banking and Financial Services

 

Overview of the Banking System

 

Functions of Banks and Financial Institutions

 

Banking Products and Services

 

Introduction to Central Banking and Monetary Policy

 

Financial Inclusion and Digital Banking

 

 

2. Principles of Banking & Finance

 

Banking Operations and Risk Management

 

Financial Intermediation

 

Overview of Financial Markets (Equity, Debt, Forex Markets)

 

Money and Capital Markets

 

Financial Institutions and Regulations

 

 

3. Insurance Management

 

Fundamentals of Insurance

 

Types of Insurance (Life, Health, General)

 

Insurance Principles (Risk Pooling, Premiums, Claims)

 

Underwriting Process

 

Regulatory Framework of the Insurance Sector

 

Insurance Products Design and Marketing

 

 

4. Financial Management

 

Financial Planning and Control

 

Corporate Finance and Funding Decisions

 

Financial Statements and Analysis

 

Financial Reporting and Accounting Principles

 

Working Capital Management

 

Investment Decision-making

 

 

5. Risk Management in Banking & Finance

 

Understanding Financial Risks (Credit, Market, Operational)

 

Risk Identification and Assessment Techniques

 

Risk Mitigation and Hedging Strategies

 

Credit Risk Management

 

Operational Risk and its Impact on Financial Institutions

 

Regulatory Guidelines on Risk Management

 

 

6. Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

 

Capital Structure and Financing Decisions

 

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

 

Investment Banking Functions (IPO, Underwriting)

 

Corporate Valuation Techniques

 

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Asset Management

 

Securities and Derivatives Markets

 

 

7. Financial Markets and Institutions

 

Overview of Financial Markets

 

Equity, Debt, Commodity, and Foreign Exchange Markets

 

Role of Regulatory Bodies (SEBI, RBI, IRDAI)

 

Trading Systems and Platforms

 

Role of Investment Funds and Asset Management Companies

 

Global Financial Markets and Trends

 

 

8. Wealth Management and Financial Planning

 

Principles of Wealth Management

 

Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management

 

Taxation and Retirement Planning

 

Estate Planning

 

Personal Financial Products (Mutual Funds, Insurance, Bonds)

 

Asset Allocation and Risk Profiling

 

 

9. Business Laws in Banking and Finance

 

Legal Framework for Financial Services

 

Banking Laws and Regulations

 

Consumer Protection Laws in Banking and Insurance

 

Anti-money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC)

 

Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Recovery Laws

 

 

10. Digital Transformation in Financial Services

 

Role of Technology in Banking (FinTech, Blockchain, AI)

 

Digital Banking and Online Payment Systems

 

Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention

 

Digital Insurance Models

 

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Finance and Insurance

 

Regulatory Challenges in Digital Finance

 

 

11. Ethical Issues in Banking, Finance, and Insurance

 

Ethical Principles in Financial Services

 

Corporate Governance and Compliance

 

Managing Conflicts of Interest

 

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

 

Financial Crimes and Ethics in Financial Sector

 

 

12. Project/Case Study

 

A research project or a case study to apply the theoretical knowledge to real-world issues in banking, finance, or insurance management.

 

Presentation and evaluation of findings.

 

Assessment Methods

 

Assessment typically includes:

 

Assignments and Case Studies

 

Quizzes and Exams

 

Project/Thesis or Research Work

 

Class Participation/Discussions