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B.Com (Investment Management)

Introduction

The Bachelor in Investment Management is an undergraduate academic programme affiliated to University of Mumbai that leverages on a unique learning opportunity in the combined disciplines of Investment, Finance and Management. This program prepares students for a career in financial asset management, either on the buy side working with active portfolio allocation or on the sell side, working for brokerage firms. The program gives students a rigorous training in accounting, statistics, and finance. Students pursuing the programme will be exposed to both, the rich tradition and rigour of the investment management as well as to the state-of-the-art technologies used in the fields of economics, management, marketing, finance and insurance. The program enables students to analyze financial statements, perform company valuations, construct efficient portfolios with appropriate risk profiles, and manage risk using dynamic trading strategies and derivative instruments.

Syllabus

1st Semester
Subjects Credit
Basics of Investment 02
Introduction to Financial Markets and Services 04
Modern Micro Economics 02
Quantitative Techniques in Investment 02
Basics of Computer Skills in Finance-I 02
Financial Modelling 02
Essentials of Business Communication – I 02
Constitution of India 02
Ancient Indian Studies 02
2nd Semester
Subjects Credit
Introduction to Wealth Management 04
Fundamentals of Capital Markets 02
Basics of Management Accounting 02
Economics of Trade and Finance 02
Cyber Law 02
Basics of Computer Skills in Finance-II 02
Financial Literacy 02
Essentials of Business Communication – II 02
Gender and Leadership Studies 02
3rd Semester
Subjects Credit
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management 04
Financial Management 04
Fundamentals of Management 04
Investment Laws 02
Office Automation & Web Designing for Business 02
Selling & Negotiation 02
Hindi/Sindhi/Marathi 02
Co-Curricular Courses (CC) 02
4th Semester
Subjects Credit
Merchant Banking 04
Direct Taxation 04
Fundamentals of Marketing in Financial Services 04
Global Business Management 02
Database Management With Analytics in Business 02
Hindi/Sindhi/Marathi 02
Co-Curricular Courses (CC) 02
Field Project 02
5th Semester
Subjects Credit
International Finance 04
Auditing 04
Investment Operations 04
Public Finance 04
Reasoning & Comprehending Ability 02
Field Project 02
Community Engagement Program 02
6th Semester
Subjects Credit
Strategic Financial Management 04
Strategic Management 04
Mutual Fund Management 04
Indian Economy 04
Commodities & Derivatives Markets 02
On Job Training 04

Eligibility

A candidate for being eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (Investment Management) Degree course shall have passed XII std. examination of the Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent and secured not less than 45% marks in aggregate at first attempt (40% in case of reserved category). Every candidate admitted to the degree Course shall have to register himself/herself with the University of Mumbai.


Programme Outcome

For those with an interest in the investment markets this is the right choice for UG studies. It is closely linked to financial markets and offers instruction in the basics of investment and wealth creation; investment banking; taxation; security analysis and portfolio management, besides economics, auditing, banking and even hands-on learning through project work.


Scheme of Examination

The Scheme of the Examination is as follow:

  • The 4 credits course has a scheme as follows
    • Internal Assessment – 40 Marks
    • Semester End Examination – 60 Marks
  • The 2 credits course has a scheme as follows
    • Internal Assessment – 20 Marks
    • Semester End Examination – 30 Marks

Highlights

  • Visit to SEBI, NSE, BSE.
  • One-Day Educational Tour to NISM (National Institute of Securities Management)
  • Guest Lecturers from NSDL (National Securities and Depository)
  • Field Visit to study entrepreneurial activity.
  • Budget Talks by CA. Shardul Shah and CA Hital
  • Organise INVERSION CLUB EVENT

Placement

  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Wipro
  • Google
  • South Indian Bank

Faculty

  • Dr. Sheetal Mody (Course Co-ordinator)
  • Ms. Mrunalini Shringare

Contact Person

  • Dr. Sheetal Mody (Course Co-ordinator)

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