PGD-Securities Analysis and Trading ICFP-2008

Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Analysis and Trading (PGDSAT).

Objective of the Programme

To create a stream of trained professionals who will become the torchbearers of the revolution in the Indian Capital Markets.

PGDSAT is a unique programme which enables you to work as an educated and trained professional in this exciting world of capital markets with all the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge. The programme has been designed keeping in mind the knowledge and skills required to master the art of securities analysis and trading.
The programme abounds in rich contents not limited only to capital markets but covering other related fields also like commodities markets and forex markets, which are an integral part of the capital markets. The programme will aim at effectively blending the talents of industry professionals with the academic excellence and focus on the real life applications of theory concepts.

PGDSAT is a unique combination of conceptual knowledge, practical training in industry, simulations on softwares and skills development. Apart from classroom teaching, more emphasis will be on assignments, case studies, situation analysis, mock trading sessions, research projects and testing of the models using state of the art softwares.

Unique aspects of the Programme

A Unique Industry-integrated Programme.
Rich content based on the analysis of job requirements.
Detailed coverage of equity, debt, derivatives, commodities and forex markets.
Hands-on experience of state of the art capital market softwares.
17 papers including business communication and personality development
2200 credit hrs
1000 hours of research on real projects
Live market visits

Programme Design

A Unique blend of Concepts, State of the Art Softwares and Practical Exposure
Mode - Full-Time
Duration- 22 Months
Total Credit Hours - 2,200 hrs
Distribution of Credit Hours
20 Subject Papers 1200 hrs
Internship Project 400 hrs
Research Projects 600 hrs
Live Market Visits 60 hrs
The programme is divided into three semesters and a four-month internship (in full-time mode only). Actual research projects will be provided to the students throughout the programme. There will be approximately 20 live market visits of 3 hours each for the participants to experience the real market operations of stock markets commodity markets and forex trading.

Eligibility

Graduates or Postgraduates (preferably with a Commerce/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Statistics/ Maths background), Engineers, CAs, MBAs, etc. with a good academic record, having numerical aptitude, analytical ability and passion for financial markets.

Admission Procedure
CAT/MAT Score or ICFP Written Test (Quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability and language proficiency) and GD, Personal Interview.

Career Prospects
Equity commodity and forex
Research
Security Analysis
Trading
Fund management
Portfolio management services
Operations
Investment banking
Forex trading and management
Financial engineering
Academic research

Prospective Recruiters
o Equity/ Commodity Brokers
o Debt Market Dealers
o AMCs
o KPOs
o Research Firms
o PMS Firms
o Investment Banking Firms
o Forex Dealers
o Wealth Management Firms

for more info & admission-www.icfpindia.org