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Cosmos International
Training Institute (CITI)
"CITI - Where Your Global Career Starts Here!"
Centre Number: 27039
Approved Centre Number: 2415
Postgraduate Financial Accounting and Management Programme
Programme Duration:
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Weekdays: Classroom Sessions | 3 months
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Weekends: Classroom & Online Sessions | 6 months
Programme Objectives:
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To equip students with advanced knowledge in financial accounting, management principles, and their application in business.
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To develop analytical, managerial, and decision-making skills required for financial analysis, strategic planning, and business management.
Core Modules:
1. Financial Accounting Principles
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
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Double-entry system
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Financial Statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
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Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Final Accounts Preparation
2. Management Accounting
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Cost Accounting vs. Financial Accounting
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Cost Behavior and Break-even Analysis
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Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing
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Budgeting and Budgetary Control
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Variance Analysis
3. Business Economics
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Microeconomic Concepts
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Macroeconomic Policies
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Market Structures and Competition
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Economic Indicators and Business Cycles
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Government Policies and their Impact on Business
4. Corporate Law and Governance
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Company Formation and Constitution
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Corporate Governance Principles
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Legal Framework for Business Operations
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Ethical Considerations in Business
5. Financial Reporting and Analysis
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Interpretation of Financial Statements
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Ratio Analysis
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Cash Flow and Fund Flow Analysis
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Segment Reporting and Consolidated Financial Statements
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
6. Corporate Finance
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Capital Structure and Cost of Capital
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Dividend Policies and Payout Strategies
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Working Capital Management
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Capital Budgeting Techniques
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Risk Management in Finance
7. Taxation and Auditing
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Direct and Indirect Taxes
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Corporate Tax Planning
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Tax Compliance and Reporting
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Fundamentals of Auditing
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Internal and External Audits
8. Financial Markets and Instruments
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Overview of Financial Markets
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Money Market Instruments
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Capital Market Instruments
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Derivatives and Risk Hedging
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Regulatory Framework of Financial Markets
9. Strategic Financial Management
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Financial Strategy Formulation
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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Valuation Techniques
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Corporate Restructuring
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International Financial Management
10. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
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Security Analysis
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Portfolio Construction and Management
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Risk and Return Analysis
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Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
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Asset Pricing Models
11. Financial Risk Management
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Types of Financial Risks: Market, Credit, Operational
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Risk Identification and Measurement
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Risk Management Tools and Techniques
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Hedging Strategies using Derivatives
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Value at Risk (VaR)
12. Management Information Systems (MIS)
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Importance of Information Systems in Business
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Components of Management Information Systems (MIS)
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Financial Decision Support Systems
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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Database Management for Financial Analysis
13. Corporate Strategy and Leadership
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Strategy Development and Implementation
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Corporate Leadership and Governance
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Business Sustainability and Innovation
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Strategic Decision-making Processes
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Case Studies in Business Leadership
14. Advanced Auditing and Forensic Accounting
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Forensic Auditing Techniques
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Fraud Detection and Prevention
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Internal Control Systems
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Investigative Accounting Procedures
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Legal Implications of Forensic Audits
15. Financial Analytics and Data Management
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Financial Data Analysis Techniques
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Big Data in Finance
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Predictive Analytics and Financial Forecasting
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Use of Software Tools for Financial Modeling
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Data-driven Decision Making
16. Research Methodology and Project Work
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Research Design and Methods
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Data Collection Techniques
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research
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Statistical Tools for Financial Research
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Dissertation/Project Presentation
Electives (Choose any two):
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International Finance and Trade
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Ethics
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Real Estate Finance and Investment
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Banking and Financial Services
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Public Sector Accounting
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Advanced Taxation
Assessment Method:
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Internal Assessments: Assignments, Case Studies, and Quizzes (40%)
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End-term Examinations (60%)
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Project Work and Viva-Voce (Final Year)
Career Prospects:
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Financial Analyst
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Corporate Finance Manager
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Chartered Accountant (CA)
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Tax Advisor
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Investment Banker
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Risk Manager
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Portfolio Manager
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Auditor
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Business Consultant
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