Certificate Course in Financial Reporting & Analysis
This short-term introductory course is intended to groom aspiring journalists as knowledgeable and resourceful financial writers employable in both print and electronic media and corporate houses. It is also designed to be ideal for freelancers, financial content writers and PR staff of corporates.
A comprehensive syllabus has been formulated by us covering all the segments of financial journalism with the latest updates of the changing trends in the field. A well experienced faculty of seasoned journalists and financial experts has been drawn to give their best to those who join the course. And what’s more, Myfin’s most advanced editorial and production facilities will be available for the students to have excellent hands-on training in the various segments of what is called integrated media. This programme offered by MIME, emphasizes on inherent qualities within to bring out the best.
Programme Highlights
- A most advanced and contemporary programme
- Live classes by well experienced faculty
- Real life case studies & simulation based pedagogy
- Hands on in house training and outside assignments
- Campus absorption
Admission Procedure
- Selection: Candidates are selected after an online written aptitude test and interview
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with an aptitude for financial journalism. Admission is also open to candidates having post graduate/ diploma in general journalism and those who want to specialize in financial journalism
- Assessment & Evaluation: Evaluation methodology is the discretion of the faculty. The methodology includes online exams, case analysis, class contribution and any other component as decided by the faculty
- Attendance: A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for the successful completion of this programme.
- Assignments: The programme may require participants to work on individual/group assignments and/or projects.
Course Instructors
Pradeep Chandrasekaran
Stock Market
A pioneer of financial literacy in India and involved with Financial markets since 1991. He has rich experience in running investor education programs across the country since 2004. He worked with Hubb Finance, Australia as its India head and is the Founder Director of Finmark trainers.
Theertha D L
Finance
Theertha D L is a dynamic and result-oriented ACCA member and MBA graduate, with a distinguished track record in auditing, accounting, and financial consulting. Her ACCA qualification, globally recognized for excellence, underscores her expertise and commitment to the highest standards in the financial industry.
Thaseeb P.R
Head Program Producer
Thaseeb is a skilled visual media journalist with six years of professional experience and a postgraduate degree from Sacred Heart College, Thevara. In the Malayalam film industry, he has served as an assistant and associate director on five notable films.
Suraj Nair
Head of Research
Suraj Nair, Co-founder and former Executive Director of Moat Financial Services Pvt Ltd., brings over 20 years of expertise in Indian capital markets. An Electronics & Communication Engineer from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, he began his career in IT and mutual fund domains abroad before transitioning to the capital markets.
James Paul
Head-Financial Journalism
James Paul is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in print and online media. He has served as Editor of DC Journals at DC Books, Coordinating Editor of SCMS Journal of Indian Management, and Editor of Rajagin Media.
Additional Certifications
Fundamentals of the capital market
The introduction of newer and newer financial products, the changing landscape of the Financial Services Sector, falling interest rates and increase in financial crime have all made it imperative to become financially literate. In this module, you will be introduced to the Banking and Financial Services Sector and the rapid changes which are being witnessed. You will learn about different financial products, the concept of Risk and Reward and importantly, the need for Regulation. You will learn in depth about the role of the Capital Market, the Primary and the Secondary Markets and the IPO Process.
- The Financial Landscape
- Savings and Investments
- Different Asset Classes
- Regulators
- Capital Markets
- The IPO Process
- Introduction to Mutual Funds
- Introduction to Derivatives
- The Debt Market and the role of Credit Rating
Financial planning
Financial Planning plays a significant role in helping individuals to get the most out of their money. In this module, you will get an introduction to the principles of financial planning. It will also provide an overview of the financial planning process, the key pieces of terminology relating to the process and the regulatory framework which governs it.
- Introduction and Background
- Related Activities
- The Financial Plan
- Cashflow Planning and Modelling
- Behavioral Finance and Financial Planning
- Risk
- The Regulatory Framework
- The Future Landscape