Introduction to

Finance
PGDM 2009 – 2011 Batch

Sourav Saha - Senior Lecturer

(Finance)
Introduction to Finance:
Refresher Course Objective

Designed for students to give a brief

overview about basic Finance Concepts

Introduction to Basic and Advanced

Finance Courses offered at IFIM Bschool

The course is not only meant for Students

with non commerce background but also
for Students with B.com and BBM courses
Introduction to Finance: Course
Outline

Introduction to Finance and Courses at IFIM

Basics of Financial Statements and Analysis
Basics of Financial Management
Basics of Financial Markets, Institutions and
Instruments
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Assignment and Project Presentation
End of Session Objective Test
Introduction to the Finance Elective Courses
Basic Finance Courses at
IFIM
Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Financial Management/Corporate Finance

Pre Requisites for Finance Elective Courses

Core Faculties and Visiting Faculties

Aptitude for Finance
Good with Numbers and Basic Accounting Knowledge

Quantitative Techniques and Methods

Good with Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheets and making Bars

and Graphs, PowerPoint Slides and Word Document.

Knowledge of Financial Databases such as CMIE Prowess

and Thomson One Banker

Knowledge of Statistical Analysis softwares such Microsoft

Excel, SPSS and Eviews
Mindset for Finance
Analytical Mindset - Q.T , DI and LR sections in CAT/MAT
Tests

Continuous Learning and Training required

Long Working Hours+ Small Teams in front of the Flat

Screens and Monitors – Sit and Work Mentality Preferred!

Finance Manager Vs The Marketing/HR Executive

- Secretive/Confidential in Nature Vs. Flamboyance
- Research Guru Vs. The Travel/Talking Guru
 Required Skills for
Finance
Skills Degree

 Analytical Skills HIGH

 Risk Taking Ability VERY HIGH

 Problem Solving/Decision Making VERY HIGH

 Communications/Interpersonal Skills HIGH

 Negotiation Skills MEDIUM

 Creative Ability MEDIUM
Entry Level Finance Jobs

Management Trainee
Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Assistant Finance Manager
Assistant Accounting Manager
Finance Executive
Relationship Manager
Investment or Financial Advisor
Assistant Bank Manager / Credit Manager
Career Avenues - Finance

Banking Industry
Mutual Funds
Insurance
Equity Research and
Stock/Bond/Commodities Market
Investment Banking
Private Equity / Venture Capital Industry
Corporate Finance
Financial Services Industry
Microfinance
Personal Finance and Wealth Management
Basic Concepts in Finance
Limited Companies (Ltd.) , Incorporation( INC) and PLC
Stock Markets and Share Prices
Three Function of Finance and Corporate Value Creation
Profits Vs. Cash Flows / Value Vs. Profits
Financial Statement and Analysis
Share Capital and Debt Capital
Assets and Liabilities
Cost of Financing or Raising Capital
Time Value of Money or Financial Mathematics
Project Selection Techniques
Financial Markets, Institutions and Instruments