Post Graduate Certification Programme in Financial Markets (PGCPFM)

- Joint certification by Department of Management Studies, Anna University and NSE Academy Ltd

Post Graduate Certification Programme in Financial Markets (PGCPFM) is a joint initiative by

Department of Management Studies, Anna University and NSE Academy Ltd. This is an

executive weekend program, highly specialized in Financial Markets. PGCPFM is of 11

months duration, 21 papers, divided into 3 trimesters. In addition to the PGCPFM

certification, participants will also receive 8 Regulatory certification in financial markets.

They will also be exposed to the best market practices.

Advantages for a Candidate:

Joint Certification from Anna University and NSE Academy Limited

Industry benchmarked curriculum with additional regulatory certifications

Enhanced skill set for working professionals in financial sector

Multiple career options in financial markets

Market skill development – simulated / live market

Experimental learning, industry experts as trainers

Learn about various financial products and analysis techniques

8 additional Regulatory certifications

Class timings and venue

The class timings for PGCPFM:

- Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (except 1st and 3rd Saturday)

- Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Classes will be conducted at

Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Chennai

Curriculum of the program:

Trimester I

FM 101 Capital Market Operations

FM 102 Corporate Finance

FM 103 Economics and Banking for Financial Markets

FM 104 Global Financial Markets System

FM 105 Introduction to Accounting, GST & IFRS

FM 106 Quantitative Techniques in Financial Markets

FM 107 Career Skills (Logic and Data Interpretation)

Trimester II

FM 201 Commodity Markets

FM 202 Equity Derivatives Market & Strategies

FM 203 Fixed Income Securities

FM 204 Foreign Exchange and Currency Markets

FM 205 Mutual Funds

FM 206 Investment Banking

FM 207 Financial Valuations & Equity Research FM 208 Technical Analysis

Trimester III

FM 301 Corporate Readiness

FM 302 Digital Marketing of Financial Markets

FM 303 Financial Planning & Wealth Management

FM 304 Regulatory Framework in Financial Markets

FM 305 Workshop Emerging Issues in GFM / Trust & Ethics

FM 306 Industrial Project Work

Regulatory certificates as part of the PCPFM:

PGCPFM curriculum includes 8 regulatory certifications in Financial Markets. They are:

S.No NISM Series Name of the certification

1 VII-A Securities Operations and Risk Management

2 V-A Mutual Fund Distributors

3 VIII-A Equity Derivatives

4 I-A Currency Derivatives

5 X-A Investment Adviser (Level 1)

6 X-B Investment Adviser (Level 2)

7 XV Research Analyst

8 III-A Securities Intermediaries Compliance(Non -Fund)

NCFM Certification:

The following NCFM certifications also included as part of the curriculum.

NSE NCDEX Commodities Market

Technical Analysis Module

FIMMDA-NSE Debt Market (Basic) Module

Programme Schedule:

The classes for the PGCPFM have been scheduled from 2nd November 2019 to 12th September 2020

Trimester Academic Session Total study hours (Duration)

Trimester-1 2nd Nov 2019 to 01st Mar 2020 208 Hours

Trimester-2 07th Mar 2020 to 12th Jul 2020 224 Hours

Trimester-3 18th Jul 2020 to 12th Sep 2020 96 Hours

Classes will be conducted on all weekends except 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Exams will be conducted on all weekends within the duration of academic session

Potential Career opportunities of PGCPFM Participants

The demand for the financial market professionals remains strong in banking, investment and advisory in capital, currency, commodity, etc. The candidates of PGCPFM with regulatory certifications in financial markets, are likely to be employed by Banking Institutions, Assets Management Companies, Consulting Firms, Private Equity, Venture Capitalist, Regulators, Credit Rating Agencies, Hedge Funds, Technology, Insurance, NBFCs, and Financial Services Institutions etc.

A qualified person can be offered various designations like associates, analyst, relationship manager, analyst-equity, analyst-technical, portfolio manager, risk manager, content developer, faculty, financial journalist, operations manager etc. Many participants are able to launch their own ventures as well.

Eligibility Criteria for admission

Candidate who is a graduate from a recognized Indian university with work experience is eligible to apply. There is no upper age limit for the program. The work experience can be in any field either on full time, part time, as an intern or entrepreneur.

Selection procedure

The admission to executive weekend batch of PGCPFM is based on the evaluation of academic qualification and work profile of the candidate followed by an interview. Candidates are required to satisfy themselves about the eligibility and suitability for the program keeping in mind their career goals.

Documents required for admission

The candidates are required to submit a copy of following documents and bring originals at the time of admission for verification.

• 10th, 12th, and completed Graduation Mark sheet

• Date of Birth Proof

• Resume Copy

• Proof of Work Experience

Course Fees:

Application fees: Rs.1000/-

Course fees: Rs. 1, 50,000 + 18% GST. The course fees is inclusive of cost of study material, tuition fees, examination fees and applicable taxes.

The payment options are given below:

Particulars Fees

Total course fees

(Single payment) Rs.150,000 + Applicable taxes

Instalment Option

Option I

(2 instalments) Rs. 80,000 * 2 + Applicable taxes

Option II

(3 instalments) Rs. 57,000 * 3 + Applicable taxes

All the payment should be to be paid to Anna University in the form of DD. Demand Draft in favor of “The Director CTDT, Anna University” payable at Chennai.

Important dates:

Last date to apply : 31st October 2019

Last date for fees Payment : 31st October 2019

Commencement of Classes : 02nd November 2019

Contact Details:

Dr.S.N.Geetha,

Professor,

DOMS, Anna University,

Chennai - 600025

Phone. 91-44- 22358764

Email: geethasn@annauniv.edu

Mr. Vinodh James

Manager

National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)

Old Door No - 7; New No – 2, Murugappa Road,

Nawab Garden, Kotturpuram, Chennai-600

085. Mobile: 99525 22274 / 86672 70787;

email id: vjames@nse.co.in;

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