India has a strong financial services sector growing continuously since liberalization. Analysts predict strong market growth backed by Government initiatives and economic growth. With the growth in the sector, the opportunities for qualified professionals will also be on rise.

This qualification will give students a broad understanding of the financial services industry to assist them in current or future roles within this domain. In this course, students will have the opportunity to systematically study a strategic selection of themes including accounting, financial management, financial markets, mutual funds, Indian banking system, risk management, financial services industry, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management.

Learning Outcomes of the Course

■ understand basics of accounting and finance and the roles of financial manager in an organization;

■ develop advanced understanding of major concepts of the contemporary financial services domain, especially the role of banks and mutual funds in the financial development;

■ understand and apply portfolio and risk management practices in the Indian context.

■ evaluate and discuss contemporary issues related to the financial services sector; and

■ demonstrate skills that will provide the foundation for lifelong learning and career development in the financial services sector.