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NIFMT · FINANCIAL RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

Research Professional Programme in Financial Markets

A two-year programme focused on economics, financial markets, quantitative analysis, company research, valuation and investment research.

2 YearsProgramme duration
4Semesters
24Curriculum modules
10 SeatsPer April and October batch

Programme overview

Eligibility: Any graduate who has completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, in any discipline, may apply. Relevant experience is welcome but is not compulsory. Admission is subject to document verification and NIFMT approval.

Students develop the ability to study economic conditions, analyse companies and sectors, evaluate securities, build financial models and communicate evidence-based research findings.

Statistics and stock-market research: Statistics is a core part of this programme. Students apply descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference, correlation, regression, time-series analysis and forecasting to financial data. The stock-market focus includes equity analysis, company valuation, sector research, portfolio analysis and evidence-based investment research.

Course structure and curriculum

Semester 1 – Economics and Financial Market Foundations

  1. 01Principles of Microeconomics
  2. 02Principles of Macroeconomics
  3. 03Indian Economy and Economic Development
  4. 04Monetary Economics and Banking System
  5. 05Financial System and Financial Institutions
  6. 06Introduction to Indian Stock Markets

Semester 2 – Quantitative and Company Research

  1. 07Business Mathematics and Statistics
  2. 08Probability and Statistical Inference
  3. 09Econometrics – Fundamentals
  4. 10Regression and Correlation Analysis
  5. 11Financial Accounting and Statement Analysis
  6. 12Research Methodology

Semester 3 – Equity Research and Valuation

  1. 13Fundamental Analysis of Companies
  2. 14Technical Analysis of Equity Markets
  3. 15Financial Economics
  4. 16International Economics
  5. 17Financial Modelling and Forecasting
  6. 18Equity Valuation Techniques

Semester 4 – Portfolio Research and Dissertation

  1. 19Portfolio Analysis and Management
  2. 20Derivatives and Risk Management
  3. 21Sector and Industry Research
  4. 22Time Series Analysis
  5. 23Research Report Preparation
  6. 24Independent Equity Research Dissertation
Practical learning: The programme includes assignments, case studies, applied projects and a final independent project or dissertation relevant to its specialisation.
Research Professional Programme in Financial Markets – Programme Fee
₹10,00,000

Fee type: One-time programme fee for the complete two-year programme.

The fee is shown separately for this programme. Please contact NIFMT to confirm payment schedule, applicable taxes, admission terms and any examination or certification charges not included in the programme fee.

Programme and admission enquiries

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These are professional educational programmes. Completion does not by itself confer a university degree, professional licence, SEBI registration or authorisation to provide regulated investment advice or research services.