B.Com. Investment Banking

Overview

The B.Com in Investment Banking is a rigorous three-year undergraduate degree program, spread across six semesters. This pioneering course incorporates the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Level 1 curriculum into the mainstream of its B.Com curriculum and therefore provides an excellent blend of fundamentals in commerce and advanced finance analytics.

Key Features

Academic Rigor: The program provides a comprehensive understanding of core commerce subjects and specialized financial analysis, including practical skills in portfolio management and corporate valuation, addressing real-world financial issues.

Competitive Advantage: By earning the CFA Level 1 credential, students gain a recognized qualification that reflects advanced financial expertise and a strong commitment to the field, enhancing their professional profile.

Firm Career Base: The curriculum establishes a solid foundation in both commerce and advanced financial skills, which supports diverse career paths in areas such as investment banking, asset management, and financial consulting.

Career Readiness: Students acquire practical skills in portfolio management, financial analysis, and investment strategies, preparing them to address complex financial problems and make informed decisions in their professional careers.

Strategic Integration: The program blends essential business knowledge with advanced financial techniques, offering students a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in the global financial marketplace.

Structure

1. Integration of CFA Level 1 Curriculum: The B.Com Investment Banking programme specifically integrates within its curriculum the CFA Level 1 curriculum. Such integration is designed to offer students a deep understanding of major financial principles and thorough preparation for the globally recognized hallmark of excellence in the field of financial analysis—the CFA exams. Among other important investment tools and techniques, the CFA curriculum has emphasized the following investment techniques:

1. Understanding Finance and Investment Banking Roles: Summarize the essential functions and services of investment banking in the financial sector.
2. Basics of Financial Accounting: Explain the components and purposes of key financial statements.
3. Financial Statements Analysis: Assess financial statements to determine a company's economic condition.
4. Working Capital Management: Evaluate the elements of working capital to optimize organizational efficiency.
5. Cash Flow Statements: Evaluate financial liquidity and operational efficiency to know company’s financial health.
6. Time Value of Money: Apply the principles of time value of money to aid financial decision-making.

2. Full-Range Curriculum: The program is structured to balance traditional business education with the special training required in financial analysis:

Foundational Commerce Courses: Core subjects include accounting, finance, economics, and business management, all of which lay a very strong groundwork in the concepts of commerce.

Advanced Financial Analysis: The courses are focused on CFA content that deals with the in-depth study of financial analysis, portfolio management, and techniques of valuation.

Specialized Financial Topics: These would include Industry Analysis, Financial Forecasting, and Corporate Valuation.

While the B.Com Investment Banking program aligns primarily to CFA Level 1, the program provides a strong foundation for subsequent levels of the CFA exam.

Sharpen Your Edge in Finance:
This unique program integrates the B.Com curriculum with CFA Level 1 preparation, offering a well-rounded education for aspiring finance professionals.