B.Com. (Investment Management) Investment Products Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the FY BCom IM syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2024-25. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Investment Products
Module I: Indian Financial Markets Fundamentals and Instruments for Investment
- Overview of Indian Financial Markets Introduction to Indian financial markets: structure and regulatory framework, Role of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) in regulating the market, Key players in the Indian financial ecosystem: stock exchanges, brokers, depositories, Recent developments and trends in Indian financial markets
- Equities in India Introduction to Indian equity markets: major stock exchanges (BSE, NSE), Types of stocks traded in India: common stock, preference shares, Listing requirements and regulatory, compliance for companies, Investment strategies for Indian equities: fundamental analysis, technical analysis
- Bonds and Fixed Income Securities Overview of Indian bond market: government bonds, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds, Bond issuance process in India, Interest rate dynamics and bond pricing, Role of credit rating agencies in Indian bond market
- Mutual Funds and ETFs in India Introduction to mutual funds in India: types, structure, and regulations Key players in the Indian mutual fund industry Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): growth and popularity in India SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and other investment strategies using mutual funds
Module II: Expanding Investment Horizons: Diverse Opportunities in Indian Markets
- Real Estate Investment in India Overview of Indian real estate market: residential, commercial, and industrial segments Investment avenues in real estate: direct investment, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), Legal and regulatory framework for real estate investments, Risks and challenges associated with investing in Indian real estate
- Commodities Trading in India Introduction to commodities trading in India: major exchanges (MCX, NCDEX), Types of commodities traded: precious metals, agricultural commodities, energy products, Futures and options trading in Indian commodity markets, Factors influencing commodity prices in the Indian context
- Fixed Deposits and Government Savings Schemes Overview of fixed deposits offered by banks and financial institutions in India Government savings schemes: Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), and others, Features, benefits, and tax implications of fixed deposits and government savings schemes, Role of fixed income instruments in investment portfolio diversification
- Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Venture Capital Introduction to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): categories and regulations in India Venture capital and private equity investments in Indian startups, Role of AIFs in providing access to alternative investment opportunities, Case studies of successful venture capital investments in India
References
- "Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I" by Donald R. Chambers, Mark J. P. Anson, Keith H. Black, Hossein Kazemi
- Published by Wiley India"
- Art of Stock Investing: Indian Stock Market" by Abhishek Kumar, Published by Notion PressPvt. Ltd.
- "Commodities and Commodity Derivatives: Modelling and Pricing for Agriculturals, Metals, and Energy" by Helyette Geman (Foreword by C. R. Narayanan) Published by Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
- "The Indian Real Estate: A Financial and Systematic Overview" by Vikash Verma, Published by McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Investment Management) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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