*Core Courses (Year 1)* 

1. *Financial Accounting* 

   - Principles of accounting, financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement). 

   - Ratio analysis, GAAP/IFRS standards, and ethical considerations. 

 

2. *Managerial Economics* 

   - Micro/macroeconomic principles, demand-supply analysis, cost structures, and market behaviour. 

 

3. *Corporate Finance* 

   - Capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and working capital management. 

   - Valuation techniques (NPV, IRR, WACC). 

 

4. *Quantitative Methods for Finance* 

   - Statistical tools, regression analysis, time-series forecasting, and financial modelling in Excel. 

 

5. *Financial Markets and Institutions* 

   - Overview of equity/debt markets, banking systems, central banking, and regulatory frameworks. 

 

6. *Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management* 

   - Risk-return trade-off, asset allocation, Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), and portfolio optimization. 

 

7. *International Finance* 

   - Foreign exchange markets, exchange rate risk, hedging strategies, and global capital flows. 

 

8. *Managerial Accounting* 

   - Cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, and performance metrics. 

 

*Electives/Advanced Courses (Year 2)* 

1. *Derivatives and Risk Management* 

   - Futures, options, swaps, and their use in hedging market, credit, and operational risks. 

 

2. *Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)* 

   - Valuation in M&A, deal structuring, due diligence, and post-merger integration. 

 

3. *Private Equity and Venture Capital* 

   - Fundraising, deal sourcing, valuation of startups, and exit strategies. 

 

4. *Behavioural Finance* 

   - Psychological factors in financial decision-making, market anomalies, and investor biases. 

 

5. *Financial Statement Analysis* 

   - Advanced techniques for analysing financial reports, detecting red flags, and forecasting performance. 

 

6. *Fixed Income Securities* 

   - Bond valuation, yield curves, credit risk, and securitization (e.g., mortgage-backed securities). 

 

7. *Fintech and Digital Finance* 

   - Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, robo-advisors, and AI in finance. 

 

8. *Sustainable Finance* 

   - ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing, green bonds, and impact measurement. 

 

*Practical Components* 

- *Case Studies*: Real-world financial challenges (e.g., corporate restructuring, IPO pricing). 

- *Simulations*: Stock market or forex trading simulations using platforms like Bloomberg Terminal. 

- *Capstone Project*: Solving a financial problem for a real company or creating an investment portfolio. 

- *Internships*: Optional industry placements in banks, asset management firms, or corporate finance departments. 

 

*Tools and Software* 

- Excel (advanced functions, macros). 

- Financial modelling tools (e.g., FactSet, Capital IQ). 

- Statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS). 

- Bloomberg Terminal certification (often included in coursework). 

 

*Key Skills Developed* 

- Financial analysis and reporting. 

- Strategic decision-making for capital allocation. 

- Risk assessment and mitigation. 

- Advanced data-driven financial modelling. 

- Leadership in cross-functional teams.