Detailed Syllabus

Semester 1: Business & Financial Foundations

1. Principles of Management
   • Functions of management (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling)
   • Case: Financial leadership styles (Warren Buffett vs. Ratan Tata)
2. Business Economics
   • Microeconomics (Demand-Supply, Market Structures)
   • Macroeconomics (GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Policy)
3. Financial Accounting
   • Double-entry system, Journal/Ledger/Trial Balance
   • Bank Reconciliation Statements
4. Business Mathematics & Statistics
   • Time Value of Money (PV, FV, Annuities)
   • Correlation & Regression for financial forecasting
5. Business Communication
   • Financial report writing
   • Presentation skills for pitch decks

Semester 2: Core Financial Concepts

1. Corporate Finance
   • Capital Budgeting (NPV, IRR, Payback Period)
   • Cost of Capital (WACC)
2. Financial Markets & Institutions
   • Role of RBI, SEBI, Stock Exchanges (NSE/BSE)
   • Money Market vs. Capital Market instruments
3. Investment Analysis
   • Risk-Return Tradeoff
   • Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis
4. Cost & Management Accounting
   • Marginal vs. Absorption Costing
   • Budgeting & Variance Analysis
5. Computer Applications in Finance
   • Excel for Financial Modeling
   • Tally for Accounting

Semester 3: Advanced Financial Management

1. Portfolio Management
   • Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
   • CAPM, Alpha/Beta
2. Derivatives & Risk Management
   • Futures, Options, Swaps
   • Hedging Strategies (Currency/Fuel)
3. Banking & Insurance
   • Retail Banking Products (Loans, Deposits)
   • Life & General Insurance Products
4. Taxation & Auditing
   • Income Tax Slabs, GST Basics
   • Internal vs. Statutory Audit
5. Elective I (Choose 1)
   • Behavioral Finance
   • Microfinance & Financial Inclusion

Semester 4: Specializations & Practical Training

1. Financial Modeling & Valuation
   • DCF, Comparable Company Analysis
   • Case: Valuing a Startup
2. International Finance
   • Forex Management (Spot/Forward Rates)
   • LIBOR vs. MIBOR
3. Internship (4-6 weeks)
   • Roles:
     • Equity Research Intern (CRISIL, Morningstar)
     • Corporate Finance Trainee (HDFC, ICICI)
4. Financial Software Training
   • Bloomberg Terminal (Basic Certification)
   • SAP FICO Introduction
5. Project Work
   • Industry Analysis (E.g., Indian IT Sector)

Semester 5: Strategic Financial Applications

1. Mergers & Acquisitions
   • Valuation Methods (DCF, Precedent Transactions)
   • Case: Tata-Corus Deal
2. Wealth Management
   • Mutual Funds, ETFs, Portfolio Construction
   • Tax Planning Strategies
3. FinTech & Digital Finance
   • Blockchain in Payments
   • Robo-Advisors (Zerodha Coin)
4. Financial Regulations
   • SEBI Guidelines, Insider Trading Laws
   • Basel III Norms
5. Elective II (Choose 1)
   • Real Estate Finance
   • Commodity Markets

Semester 6: Industry Integration & Research

1. Startup Finance & VC Funding
   • Pitch Deck Preparation
   • Term Sheet Negotiation
2. Ethics in Finance
   • Enron Scandal Case Study
   • CSR in Financial Institutions
3. Comprehensive Viva
   • Mock Interviews (JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs)
4. Final Dissertation
   • Topics:
     • "Impact of RBI’s Digital Currency (e₹) on Banking"
     • "ESG Investing Trends in India"
5. Certification Prep
   • NISM Series (Equity/Currency Derivatives)
   • CFA Level 1 (Introductory Prep)

Key Practical Components

• Stock Market Simulations: Virtual trading competitions
• Financial Analytics Lab: Python/R for data analysis
• Guest Lectures: By CFOs (Infosys, Reliance)