FINANCE SYLLABUS
Basic Level
Module 1: Introduction to Finance
• Overview of Finance
• Importance of Finance in Business
• Key Concepts and Terminologies
• The Financial Environment
• Types of Financial Markets
Module 2: Financial Accounting Fundamentals
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Understanding Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow
Statement)
• Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts
• Double-Entry Bookkeeping
• Financial Statement Analysis
Module 3: Time Value of Money
• Understanding Time Value of Money
• Present Value and Future Value Concepts
• Calculating Present Value and Future Value
• Annuities and Perpetuities
• Practical Applications of Time Value of Money
Module 4: Introduction to Corporate Finance
• Overview of Corporate Finance
• Financial Management Objectives
• Capital Budgeting Basics
• Sources of Business Finance
• Working Capital Management
Intermediate Level
Module 5: Financial Markets and Institutions
• Introduction to Financial Markets
• Types of Financial Markets (Stock Market, Bond Market, Money Market, Derivatives
Market)
• Role of Financial Institutions
• Regulatory Environment
• Financial Instruments and Securities
Module 6: Investment Analysis
• Introduction to Investment Analysis
• Risk and Return Concepts
• Portfolio Theory and Diversification
• Asset Pricing Models (CAPM, APT)
• Fundamental and Technical Analysis
Module 7: Advanced Corporate Finance
• Capital Structure Theories
• Cost of Capital
• Dividend Policy
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
Module 8: Financial Statement Analysis
• Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
• Ratio Analysis
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Earnings Quality
• Financial Forecasting and Planning
Advanced Level
Module 9: Derivatives and Risk Management
• Introduction to Derivatives (Options, Futures, Swaps)
• Pricing and Valuation of Derivatives
• Hedging Strategies
• Risk Management Techniques
• Credit Risk and Credit Derivatives
Module 10: International Finance
• Introduction to International Finance
• Foreign Exchange Markets
• Exchange Rate Determination
• International Financial Management
• Managing Foreign Exchange Risk
Module 11: Fixed Income Securities
• Introduction to Fixed Income Securities
• Bond Valuation and Pricing
• Interest Rate Risk
• Duration and Convexity
• Credit Analysis of Bonds
Module 12: Advanced Topics in Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Financial Innovation and Fintech
• Advanced Portfolio Management
• Real Options Analysis
• Financial Engineering
Capstone Project
• Real-world project involving the application of finance concepts and techniques
• Financial analysis and planning for a fictional or real company
• Investment portfolio creation and management
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Presenting and documenting the project
Assessment
• Regular quizzes and assignments
• Mid-term and final exams
• Capstone project evaluation