PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Executive Program in Business Finance is meticulously designed to equip professionals with the critical skills needed to be skillful in financial management and strategic decision making. This comprehensive program covers the key areas of corporate finance, equity valuation, investment strategies, and financial risk management.

Through immersive modules, participants will gain insights into financial storytelling, ratio analysis, and modern techniques in forecasting and sensitivity analysis. The program emphasizes practical learning with real-world applications, fostering knowledge in analyzing financial statements and creating robust financial models. Participants will explore investment strategies, learn nuances of mergers and acquisitions, and understand the time value of money to drive business growth. In addition, they will explore valuation methods such as DCF, comparable company analysis, and leveraged buyouts.

Designed for professionals across finance, consulting, and business domains, this program enables participants to positively navigate through complex financial situations and create value-driven solutions. A capstone project integrates the learning, enabling participants to use tools and techniques to address a financial scenario.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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40 Hours Of Bootcamp Style Engaging Sessions

Pedagogy Includes Capstone Project & Cases For Effective Learning

Insightful Sessions By Senior IIM Kashipur Faculty

Get Additional Digital Course On Advanced Excel Tips & Tricks

Convenient Weekend Sessions Designed To Fit Your Schedule

BUSINESS FINANCE ADDS VALUE

The Executive Program in Business Finance provides practical tools and insights that can be applied across various industries and profiles. Participants will learn to navigate complex financial situations, enhance decision-making, and drive organizational growth effectively in below mentioned financial domains.

Corporate Financial Strategy
  • Capital Budgeting
  • Cash Flow Optimization
  • Strategic Dividends
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
  • Portfolio Optimization
  • Alternative Investments
  • Stress Testing
Financial Statement Analysis
  • Balance Sheets
  • Income / Cash Flow Statement
Equity Valuation and Market Analysis
  • Stock Valuation
  • Corporate Restructuring
Financial Forecasting & Analytics
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Time Series Analysis
Bond and Fixed Income Strategies
  • Bond Pricing and Yield Measurement
  • Risk Sensitivity Analysis

  LEARNING OUTCOMES  

Build Corporate Finance Strategies

Optimize capital structures, manage working capital, & evaluate investments to drive business growth.

Forecast Financial Performance

Develop the ability to forecast future financial results.

Perform Business Valuations

Acquire skills in various business valuation methodologies.

Manage Risk & Investment Portfolio

Gain insights into portfolio construction and risk management strategies.

Develop In-Demand Skills

Concepts of business finance equip industry professionals in strategic decision-making, optimal resource allocation, and risk management to drive organizational growth and financial sustainability.

Advanced Excel Techniques

Gain proficiency in functions that are crucial for financial modeling.

Program Benefits

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

A comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with knowledge in corporate finance, valuation, investment, risk management, and financial analysis, tailored to industry needs.

Capstone Project & Cases

Gain hands-on experience through capstone projects, case studies, and practical examples, empowering you to apply knowledge effectively.

Flexible Weekend Sessions

Engage in live, online, and interactive sessions on weekends, allowing you to balance work and learning seamlessly.

IIM Kashipur Certificate

Earn a prestigious certificate from IIM Kashipur, enhancing your professional credibility.

Enhance MS Excel Skills

Learn MS Excel with a complimentary digital course and earn an additional certificate to enhance your data analysis and financial modeling skills.

Session Recordings

for Continuous Learning: Access recordings of all sessions for ongoing reference and revision, ensuring continuous growth.

Networking with Industry Professionals

Build valuable connections with fellow participants, expanding your professional network and creating opportunities for collaboration.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

PROF. ASHISH KUMAR

Associate Professor
Finance and Accounting
Prof. Ashish Kumar Garg, an accomplished academic and experienced teacher, brings over 20 years of experience in MBA education. He holds a PhD in Finance from Haryana Business School, India, where he analyzed the impact of Foreign Institutional Investment on the Indian Stock Market. Before joining IIM Kashipur, he served IIM Raipur and LBSIM, Delhi. His research involves stock markets, foreign investment, earnings management, cash management, and behavioural finance. His work has been recognized and published in ABDC and ABS listed journals and renowned databases such as Springer, Sage, Scopus, and EBSCO. In the classroom, he teaches a variety of subjects, including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Fixed Income Securities, and Behavioral Finance. Beyond the academic sphere, he has conducted numerous management development programs and training sessions for the executives of prestigious companies like NTPC, EIL, IOCL, ONGC, BEL, DRDO, Max Healthcare, and AICTE.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

1.1   Financial Storytelling: Decoding Financial Statements for Business Growth

1.2   Analyze Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flows

1.3   Power Metrics: Unlocking Insights with Ratio Analysis & Performance Benchmarks

1.4   Pro-Forma Financials & Predictive Analytics for Business Growth

1.5   What-If Scenarios: Sensitivity Analysis for Dynamic Decision-Making

2.1   Harnessing the Time Value of Money

2.2   Capital Structure: Maximizing Impact

2.3   Smart Investment Strategies: Capital Budgeting for Growth & Value

2.4   Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization for Business Agility

2.5   Wealth Creation: Strategic Dividends and Return of Capital

2.6   Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategy for Growth

3.1   Valuation Playbook: Modern Methods for Assessing Stock Value

3.2   Valuation Methods: (DCF) Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

3.3   Peers & Performance: Cracking the Code with Comparable Company Analysis

3.4   Navigating Precedent Transactions for Stock Valuation

3.5   LBO Strategies: Leveraged Buyouts and Corporate Restructuring

3.6   Advanced Equity Valuation: Traditional & Real Options Approaches

4.1   Bond Pricing Simplified

4.2   Yield Management : Understanding and Measuring Bond Returns

4.3   Understanding Duration & Modified Duration

4.4   Understanding Convexity and Sensitivity

4.5   Bond Portfolio Management: Duration, Sensitivity, and Risk

4.6   Credit Risk and Default Probability

5.1   Portfolio Theory Demystified: Building Efficient Portfolios

5.2   Risk Radar & Stress Testing: Building Resilience in Investment Portfolios

5.3   Portfolio Optimization Strategies

5.4   Manage Returns: Risk-Adjusted Performance Metrics (Sharpe, VaR, etc.)

5.5   Alternative Investments and Risk Diversification

6.1   Time Series Fundamentals: Identifying Patterns and Key Characteristics

6.2   Breaking It Down: Trends and Time Series Decomposition

6.3   Practical Smoothing Techniques for Clearer Insights

6.4   Linear Models in Time Series Analysis

6.5   Understanding ARIMA: Building Reliable Time Series Forecasts

6.6   Advanced Time Series Models: Volatility & State-Space Approaches

6.7   Forecasting with Machine Learning in Time Series

Work on a financial case, applying the tools and techniques covered in the program to solve complex real-world financial problems.

Pedagogy

The program will primarily be conducted through interactive class discussions and practical hands-on sessions, aimed at developing essential skills in participants. Participants are expected to engage with reading materials, complete exercises and assignments, deliver presentations, and participate in various evaluation activities designed to reinforce learning outcomes. Throughout the course, students will have the flexibility to interact with the instructor in real-time during classes or off line to ask questions and clarify doubts.

Evaluation Methodology

IIM Kashipur will evaluate all the participants based on

  • Quizzes & Assignments
  • Project Work / Final Examination
  • The evaluation process is completely online

CERTIFICATE

Candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion (CoC) if they meet the below mentioned criteria.

1. A minimum of 60% attendance is required to qualify for the CoC.

2. Candidates must score a minimum of 50% marks overall in

  • Quizzes & Assignments
  • Project Work / Final Examination
Candidates who do not meet the above-mentioned criteria will receive a Certificate of Participation (CoP).

Eligibility & Prerequisite

Ideal For

This program is designed for professionals across various sectors who seek to advance their financial knowledge and strategic decision-making capabilities. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial modeling, valuation, or portfolio management, this program provides the necessary tools to drive business growth and make informed financial decisions.

Analysts and Associates in investment banking, private equity, and consulting to enhance their ability to assess investments and manage portfolios.

Candidates pursuing professionals courses like CA/ CMA/ CFA/ FP&A and Cost Accountants aiming to apply advanced financial strategies and methodologies in diverse industries.

Finance Professionals seeking to refine their financial modeling, valuation, and strategic decision-making skills to advance their career.

Entrepreneurs, Business leaders and strategists who require in-depth financial insights to guide business planning and growth.

University Students to acquire crucial knowledge to build strong financial foundations to kick start their professional journey.


Program Schedule

DURATION DAY TIME FORMAT LXP
8 Weeks Saturday & Sunday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Live and Direct To-Device NSE Knowledge Hub

Program Fee

Details Program Fee Total Fees
Registration Fee INR 20,000 + 18% GST
INR 23,600
Program Fee INR 30,000 + 18% GST INR 35,400
Total Fee INR 50,000 + 18% GST INR 59,000

All fees are payable by students directly to NSE Academy.

EMI options and scholarships are available for limited seats.

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  CONSULT A LEARNING ADVISOR FOR MORE INFORMATION  

Vishal Sharma

+91 98215 38923

Rajender Jeena

+91 97110 40567

Shivkant Singhal

shivkants@nse.co.in

About IIM Kashipur

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The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur (IIM Kashipur) is a second-generation IIM set up by the Government of India in 2011. It aspires to achieve excellence in management education by using innovative teaching methods, promoting high-quality research, and practicing sustainable leadership. The institute strives to create and disseminate knowledge through applied and interdisciplinary research and practices in emerging areas of management. The institute develops socially conscious, competent, and ethical business leaders and researchers capable of critical thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship while being inclusive and focusing on both regional development and internationalization. Celebrating ten years of serving education, the institute is ranked.

About NSE Academy

NSE Academy Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSEIL). NSE Academy enables the next generation of BFSI and FinTech professionals with industry-aligned skills through capacity-building programs and certification courses, powered by an online examination and certification system. The courses are well researched and carefully crafted with inputs from industry professionals. NSE Academy works closely with reputed universities and institutions across India in building a competent workforce for the future of BFSI and FinTech. NSE Academy also promotes financial literacy as an essential life skill among youngsters - a contribution towards financial inclusion and wellbeing.

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