IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance - Batch 02

The Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance (PCPAF) at IIM Kozhikode is a course designed to provide participants with advanced knowledge and skills in financial management.

Programme Start Date: 27th      January, 2024
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Class Timings: Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Overview

As the corporate landscape grows more complex in today's world, financial decision-making plays a pivotal role in determining a company's trajectory. To address the demands of the contemporary business environment, IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance (PCPAF) (Batch 02) emerges as a strategic choice for professionals seeking a competitive edge. This IIM Kozhikode applied finance course equips participants with the necessary expertise to navigate the intricacies of financial management. .... Read More

Content

Check the IIM Kozhikode Applied Finance course details here.


  • Introduction to Financial Reporting and Statements
  • Balance Sheet; Income Statement
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Statistics and Mathematics for Finance
  • MS Excel Tools for Finance
  • Economics for Finance
  • Indian Financial System
  • Financial Markets and Instruments
  • Recent Trends in Financial Markets
  • Forex and Derivative Markets
  • Time Value of Money
  • Making Capital Investment Decisions
  • Net Present Value and Other Investment Rules
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

Activity based Learning 1: Estimation of WACC for a listed company

  • Discounted Cash Flow Method
  • Real Options Approach to Valuation
  • Valuation of International Projects
  • Project Finance
  • M&A Process
  • M&A Deal Valuation
  • Strategic vs Financial Acquisition
  • Cross-border Deals
  • Fixed Income Markets
  • Bond Pricing and Duration
  • Duration and Convexity
  • Term Structure and Trading Strategies
  • Market Efficiency
  • Risk and Return Models
  • Portfolio Construction
  • Portfolio Evaluation Tools

Activity-based Learning 2: Portfolio Construction and Analysis of a Mutual Fund

  • Stock Analysis: A Contrarian Approach
  • Understanding Business Models
  • Qualitative Analysis of Companies
  • Behavioural Aspects in Investments

Activity-based Learning 3: Stock Selection

  • Options, Futures, and Swaps
  • Pricing of Derivatives
  • Hedging with Derivatives
  • Trading Strategies

Activity-based Learning 3: Stock Selection

Highlights

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Contextually designed 10-month programme for working professionals

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Campus immersion module of 2 days

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Peer-learning & networking opportunities

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IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status

Details

Pedagogy

The teaching approach will be highly interactive taking advantage of the technological benefits. The pedagogy followed for the the IIM Kozhikode executive programme in applied finance will be a judicious blend of lectures, case studies, and participants experience sharing.

Key Learning Outcomes

This IIM Kozhikode certificate in applied finance programme will provide the participants with:

  • Understand how to solve modern corporate finance problems
  • Build knowledge for communication with finance executives as well as external stake holders
  • Gain extensive knowledge of varied financial topics with a focus on real-world applications
  • Acquire cross-functional competencies in the domain of Applied Finance
  • Learn business valuations methods like Discounted Cash Flow Method, Economic Value Added (EVA), Relative valuation, and Valuation of IPOs
  • Leverage programme knowledge and competencies to navigate volatile market conditions
  • Acquire the overall techniques and nuances required to develop financial strategies across all business realms

Programme Delivery

Sessions of the IIM Kozhikode executive programme in applied finance will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone. Participants will be provided reading materials etc., for each course. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/chat mode.

Campus Immersion

  • There will be 2 days of campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode.
  • The in-campus modules are subjected to the conditions that prevail at the point of time. These conditions pertaining to the pandemic or other unavoidable reasons. In case the on-campus module is not confirmed due to COVID-19 situation, the same will be included in the total number of online sessions.

Who Should Attend?

  • Junior to senior level mangers working in the public and private sectors who want to gain a understanding in Applied Finance
  • Young executives looking to build specialised competency in the Finance domain
  • Both finance and non-finance professionals can benefit from the IIM Kozhikode applied finance course

Eligibility Criteria

  • Diploma (10+2+3) or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or Integrated Master’s Degree (10+2+5) or equivalent from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU) in any discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience* after completion of qualifying education

*Internships and Training experience will not be considered as full-time work experience.

Admission criteria

  • The selection to this IIM Kozhikode executive programme in applied finance will be based on candidate’s profile evaluation, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
  • Final selection of participants will be solely done by IIM Kozhikode

Programme Director

Dr. Happy Paul

Prof. S. S. S. Kumar is a Professor in the Finance, Accounting, and Control Area at IIM Kozhikode. He is also an Adjunct Visiting Professor at AIT Bangkok's School of Management. He has twenty--five years of teaching experience and teaches MBA courses such as Financial Markets and Instruments, Corporate Finance, Financial Derivatives, and Risk Management. He earned a doctorate in management from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad's Department of Management Studies.

Prof. S S S Kumar

Professor in the Finance, Accounting, and Control Area

Certificate and Assessment

Evaluation

  • Evaluation methodology of this IIM Kozhikode applied finance course is at the discretion of the faculty. The methodology includes online exams, case analysis, class contribution, and any other component as decided by the faculty.
  • The programme may require participants to work on individual/group assignments and/or projects. The main objective of such assignments/projects will be to help the participants apply their conceptual learning in the programme to actual organisational decision scenarios. The participants will have to secure the minimum pass marks in the respective evaluation components.

Evaluations of this IIM Lucknow Applied Finance programme will be based on: Comprehensive online examination covering all strategy themes taught until the completion of the programme (Weightage: 50%) Case Analysis presentations (Weightage: 10%) Project Report Submission and Presentation (Weightage: 40%)

Attendence Criteria

A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for the successful completion of the the IIM Kozhikode executive programme in applied finance.

Certification

  • EParticipants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.
  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.
  • Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Education Alumni status.

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How It Works

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Date & Fees

Programme Fee

  • *Taxes will be added as applicable.
  • *All fees will be collected by BCCL.
  • This is with reference to the refund of the Processing Fees, please note that the IIM Kozhikode Executive Programme in Applied Finance Processing Fee shall not be refunded in the following circumstances:
  • In case the candidate rejects the offer issued by the Institute; and
  • In case the application is rejected due to submission of incomplete documents and/or providing incomplete information and/or eligibility criteria not fulfilled

Instalment Schedule

Important Dates

FAQs

This programme is designed to benefit both finance and non-finance professionals. This IIM Kozhikode applied finance course is well suited for individuals working in the public or private sectors who want to gain a deeper understanding of Applied Finance. Young executives looking to build specialised competency in the Finance domain can also enrol in this programme to reap the benefits.

Enrolling in the IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance enhances your career by providing specialised knowledge in finance, honing analytical skills, and fostering a deep understanding of financial markets. The prestigious IIM brand and practical insights from industry experts equip you with a competitive edge for roles in finance, investment, or related fields, opening doors to new career opportunities and advancement

The selection process will be based on evaluating the candidates' profiles as long as they meet all the eligibility criteria. The final selection of participants will be made exclusively by IIM Kozhikode.

Professionals with a certificate in Applied Finance enjoy promising career prospects, with opportunities spanning financial analysis, investment banking, risk management, and corporate finance. The specialised skills acquired enhance employability in diverse sectors, offering roles such as financial analyst, investment manager, or consultant. The credential signals expertise, potentially leading to career advancement, increased earning potential, and the ability to navigate dynamic financial landscapes with confidence

This IIM Kozhikode certificate in applied finance programme is structured in 5 different segments. The first is theory-based learning, which includes topics such as Financial Analysis, Mathematics and Economics in Finance, Financial Markets and Instruments and Corporate Finance. The next four sections are activity based learning, which includes topics such as Estimation of WACC for a Listed Company, Portfolio Construction and Analysis of a Mutual Fund, Stock Selection, and Options Trading Strategy in sequential order. Please note that the above topics can be changed per the governing institute.

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