Course Overview
The Certificate in Investment Banking equips participants with essential skills for a career in investment banking, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, and capital markets operations. It covers industry practices, regulatory frameworks, and advanced financial modeling. Ideal for those pursuing roles in investment banking and finance.
Duration:
6 to 12 months depending on the institution and the course depth.
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
A Certificate in Investment Banking equips students and professionals with the key skills and knowledge required to succeed in investment banking. The syllabus typically covers investment strategies, financial modeling, valuation techniques, and M&A advisory services.
Semester 1:
Introduction to Investment Banking: Overview of investment banking, types of investment banks, and their roles in capital markets.
Financial Markets and Instruments: Understanding stocks, bonds, derivatives, and other financial instruments. Overview of capital markets and money markets.
Valuation Techniques: Basic valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparables analysis, and precedent transactions.
Financial Statement Analysis: Analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Understanding key financial ratios.
Corporate Finance: Fundamentals of corporate finance, including capital structure, cost of capital, and dividend policy.
Semester 2:
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Theoretical and practical aspects of M&A, from deal structuring to integration. Due diligence processes and legal aspects.
Private Equity and Venture Capital: Overview of private equity and venture capital markets, deal structuring, and exit strategies.
Financial Modeling: Hands-on training in building financial models using Excel. Advanced techniques in forecasting, scenario analysis, and risk modeling.
IPO Process and Underwriting: Steps in an Initial Public Offering (IPO), roles of investment bankers, book-building process, and underwriting.
Internship/Project Work: Practical exposure through internships or project work in investment banking, equity research, or corporate advisory firms.
Average Fees:
₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 depending on the institution, location, and available resources.
Exams to Attend:
To earn the certification, students typically must pass internal assessments and semester-end exams conducted by their institution. In addition, for advanced certifications, candidates may need to pass:
Certified Investment Banking Professional (CIBP) from globally recognized institutions.
NISM Certifications for specific domains like equity research or securities markets.
Ten Most Ranking Institutions Combined Ranking in India:
National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Mumbai
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), Hyderabad
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
ICICI Manipal Academy for Banking and Insurance, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), Mumbai
Amity University, Noida
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Rajagiri Business School, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
St. Teresa’s College, Kochi
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode