Build the Foundations of Finance and Economics
Master the fundamentals of accounting, micro and macro economics, statistics, and ethics, laying the groundwork to understand how businesses, markets, and financial systems function.
- In Class: Core Courses
- Hands-on Projects
- Microeconomics : How does the microeconomy work?
- Fundamentals of Accounting : How to read and analyse financial statements?
- Macroeconomics : How does a country's economy work?
- Introduction to Stock Markets : How to identify the winning stocks?
- Business Statistics : How to use stats to build a better business?
- Consumer Financial Decision Making : How do behavioural biases shape financial decisions?
- Fixed Income I : How to price bonds and understand investor confidence?
- Quantitative Methods I : How to turn financial data into profit-making insights?
- Corporate Finance : How to allocate budgets and control costs?
- Finance in Code : How can Python turn hours of manual financial analysis into minutes of code?
- Fintech in India : How is tech transforming the landscape of modern finance?
- Financial Modeling : How do financial analysts build models in Excel that turn raw financial data into investment-ready decisions?
- Design a Winning Stock-Portfolio Using Technical Analysis
- Perform Forensic Analysis of a Company’s Financial Statements
- Build a Predictive Inventory Model for a Client in Manufacturing Industry
Master the Core of Investment and Valuation
Deepen your knowledge with corporate finance, fixed income, equities, and derivatives. Learn to analyse markets, build financial models, and make data-driven investment decisions.
- In Class: Core Courses
- Hands-on Projects
- Financial Reporting & Analysis I : How to analyse ratios and footnotes?
- Quantitative Methods II : How to make data-driven financial decisions?
- Corporate Finance II : How to manage a company like a CFO?
- Fundamentals of Derivatives : How to use futures and options to hedge risk and unlock opportunity?
- Alternative Investments I : How to leverage REITs and commodities for diversification?
- Financial Data Management : How to use SQL and Tableau to turn raw data into business decisions?
- Financial Reporting & Analysis II : How to interpret assets, efficiency, and growth?
- Ethics & Professional Standards I : How to judge integrity and governance mechanisms?
- Portfolio Management I : How to turn uncertainty into opportunity?
- Investment Banking, PE & VC : How do financial intermediaries create, negotiate, and close the deals?
- Credit Analysis : How to separate a borrower who repays from the one who defaults?
- Algorithmic Trading & AI in Finance : How are AI and algorithms reshaping financial markets
- Prepare and Analyse Full Financial Statements for a Public Company
- Use Hypothesis Testing to Identify Alpha in Equity Returns
- Perform Ratio and Valuation Analysis Using Adjusted Financial Statements
- Construct and Optimise a Diversified Portfolio Using CAPM Principles
Advance into Risk, Strategy, and Asset Management
Explore advanced derivatives, alternative investments, and risk management while tackling CFA-aligned projects. Learn to manage portfolios and assess investment strategies.
- In Class: Core Courses
- Hands-on Projects
- Fixed Income II : How to navigate interest rate risks?
- Quantitative Methods III : How to quantify market signals and build winning strategies?
- Economics for Investment Management : How to drive strategic investing & risk control?
- Derivatives II : How to hedge against uncertainty without losing upside?
- Problem Solving & Structuring : How to stop guessing and start solving?
- Technical Stock Analysis & Microstructure : How to defend a full data-backed trading strategy?
- Advanced Financial Reporting & Analysis : How to use reports to assess performance?
- Ethics & Professional Standards II : How to review existing professional standards?
- Portfolio Management II : How to evaluate, adjust, & optimise portfolios?
- Corporate Issuers : How to optimize corporate debt and equity issuances?
- Equity Valuation - Advanced : How to assess a company's value and optimize investments?
- Alternative Investments II : How to multiply returns and manage volatility?
- Develop a Time-Series Model to Forecast Asset Returns
- Value an Options Portfolio Using the Black–Scholes Model
- Design and Backtest an Active Multi-Factor Equity Strategy
- Recommend an Optimal Capital Structure and Dividend Policy for a Public Firm
Emerge as a Complete Finance Professional
In the fourth year, students choose one of three specialisations, with each specialisation comprising a set of focused electives.
- In Class: Core Courses
- Hands-on Projects
- Advanced Portfolio Management Strategies : How to optimize for alpha and beta?
- Derivatives & Risk Management : How to use derivatives to manage financial risk?
- Ethics & Professional Standards III : How to integrate advanced ethics into investment strategies?
- Portfolio Construction : How to balance growth and stability in your portfolio?
- Portfolio Performance & Attribution : How to use attribution for investment decisions?
- Asset Allocation : How to strategically allocate assets for long-term success?
Specialisation I - Private Wealth
- The Private Wealth Management Industry
- Working with the Wealthy
- Wealth Planning
- Investment Planning
- Preserving the Wealth
- Advising & Transferring Wealth
Specialisation II - Private Markets
- Private Investments & Structure
- GP/LP Perspective & Investment Process
- Private Equity
- Private Debt
- Private Special Situations
- Private Real Estate & Infrastructure
Specialisation III - Portfolio Management
- Index-Based Equity Strategies
- Active Equity Investing: Strategies
- Active Equity: Portfolio Construction
- Liability-Driven & Index Fixed Income
- Fixed-Income: Yield Curve Strategies
- Credit Strategies; Trade Execution
- Construct and Optimise an Institutional Portfolio Based on Risk–Return Objectives
- Design and Backtest a Hedging Strategy Using Options and Futures
- Build and Rebalance a Multi-Asset Portfolio Incorporating Alternative Investments
- Develop a Strategic Asset Allocation Framework Under Different Market Scenarios
Courses and specialisations are subject to change based on CFA Institute guidelines.
















