Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)

Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance (Batch-02)

IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance (PCPAF) is crafted to equip participants with advanced expertise and competencies in the field of financial management

Program Overview

In today's increasingly complex corporate landscape, effective financial decision-making is crucial in shaping a company's path. IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance (PCPAF) (Batch 02) stands as a strategic option for professionals aiming to gain a competitive advantage. This program provides participants with the essential skills to navigate the complexities of financial management in the contemporary business environment

Course Content

  • 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

  • Start-up Finance

  • 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

  • Behavioral Aspects in Investments

  • Activity-based Learning 3: Stock Selection

  • Options, Futures, and Swaps

  • Pricing of Derivatives

  • Hedging with Derivatives

  • Trading Strategies

  • Activity-based Learning 4: Option Trading Strategy

Course Details

Mode of Study

Live Online with Campus Exposure

Class schedule

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Campus classes

2-Day, on-campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode

Duration of the Program

10 Months

Who this program is for?

  • 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 programme

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.

Selection Criteria

  • The selection will be based on candidate’s profile evaluation, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

  • Final selection of participants will be solely done by IIM Kozhikode

Does this program comes with Alumni Status?

Yes

Alumni Benefits

Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Education Alumni status.

Important Dates

Application Deadline 29th Oct 2023
Program Start Date 23rd Dec 2023

Fees Details

Program Fees INR 2,34,000

Fees Notes

*Taxes will be added as applicable. *All fees will be collected by BCCL. Please note that the Processing Fee shall not be refunded in the following circumstances: In case 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.

Certificate Details

  • Participants 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’.

Sample Certificate

Key points about this program.

  • Contextually designed 10-month programme for working professionals

  • Campus immersion module of 2 days

  • Peer-learning & networking opportunities

  • IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status
Apply By: 29th Oct 2023
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About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is a renowned management institute that offers postgraduate, executive, and doctoral programs in management. It was founded in 1997 with the aim of providing students with a strong foundation in business and management theory, as well as practical skills through experiential and case-based learning. IIMK's executive education programs are designed for working professionals. The programs offer courses in various areas, including finance, marketing, strategy, operations, and leadership, and are delivered by experienced faculty members and industry experts. The executive programs provide a mix of online and classroom learning to help participants stay up-to-date with the latest management practices.

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