Programme Duration:

• Weekdays: Classroom Sessions | 3 months

• Weekends: Classroom & Online Sessions | 6 months

Programme Objectives:

• ​To equip students with advanced knowledge in financial accounting, management principles, and their application in business.

• ​To develop analytical, managerial, and decision-making skills required for financial analysis, strategic planning, and business management.

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Core Modules:

1. Financial Accounting Principles

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Double-entry system

• Financial Statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement

• Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Final Accounts Preparation

2. Management Accounting

• Cost Accounting vs. Financial Accounting

• Cost Behavior and Break-even Analysis

• Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing

• Budgeting and Budgetary Control

• Variance Analysis

3. Business Economics

• Microeconomic Concepts

• Macroeconomic Policies

• Market Structures and Competition

• Economic Indicators and Business Cycles

• Government Policies and their Impact on Business

4. Corporate Law and Governance

• Company Formation and Constitution

• Corporate Governance Principles

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Legal Framework for Business Operations

• Ethical Considerations in Business

5. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Interpretation of Financial Statements

• Ratio Analysis

• Cash Flow and Fund Flow Analysis

• Segment Reporting and Consolidated Financial Statements

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

6. Corporate Finance

• Capital Structure and Cost of Capital

• Dividend Policies and Payout Strategies

• Working Capital Management

• Capital Budgeting Techniques

• Risk Management in Finance

7. Taxation and Auditing

• Direct and Indirect Taxes

• Corporate Tax Planning

• Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Fundamentals of Auditing

• Internal and External Audits

8. Financial Markets and Instruments

• Overview of Financial Markets

• Money Market Instruments

• Capital Market Instruments

• Derivatives and Risk Hedging

• Regulatory Framework of Financial Markets

9. Strategic Financial Management

• Financial Strategy Formulation

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• Valuation Techniques

• Corporate Restructuring

• International Financial Management

10. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

• Security Analysis

• Portfolio Construction and Management

• Risk and Return Analysis

• Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)

• Asset Pricing Models

11. Financial Risk Management

• Types of Financial Risks: Market, Credit, Operational

• Risk Identification and Measurement

• Risk Management Tools and Techniques

• Hedging Strategies using Derivatives

• Value at Risk (VaR)

12. Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Importance of Information Systems in Business

• Components of Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Financial Decision Support Systems

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Database Management for Financial Analysis

13. Corporate Strategy and Leadership

• Strategy Development and Implementation

• Corporate Leadership and Governance

• Business Sustainability and Innovation

• Strategic Decision-making Processes

• Case Studies in Business Leadership

14. Advanced Auditing and Forensic Accounting

• Forensic Auditing Techniques

• Fraud Detection and Prevention

• Internal Control Systems

• Investigative Accounting Procedures

• Legal Implications of Forensic Audits

15. Financial Analytics and Data Management

• Financial Data Analysis Techniques

• Big Data in Finance

• Predictive Analytics and Financial Forecasting

• Use of Software Tools for Financial Modeling

• Data-driven Decision Making

16. Research Methodology and Project Work

• Research Design and Methods

• Data Collection Techniques

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research

• Statistical Tools for Financial Research

• Dissertation/Project Presentation

 

Electives (Choose any two):

• International Finance and Trade

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Ethics

• Real Estate Finance and Investment

• Banking and Financial Services

• Public Sector Accounting

• Advanced Taxation

 

Assessment Method:

• Internal Assessments: Assignments, Case Studies, and Quizzes (40%)

• End-term Examinations (60%)

• Project Work and Viva-Voce (Final Year)

Career Prospects:

• Financial Analyst

• Corporate Finance Manager

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Tax Advisor

• Investment Banker

• Risk Manager

• Portfolio Manager

• Auditor

• Business Consultant