B.Com. (Financial Markets) Sector Analysis in Financial Markets Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the SY BFM syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. 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 Sector Analysis in Financial Markets
Module I: Introduction to Sector Analysis (15 Hours)
- Understanding Financial sectors : Definition and classification of sectors in financial markets-sectoral differences (Cyclical Vs Non-Cyclical)-Global and Indian sector classifications( GICS,NSE/BSE Indices)
- Sector Performance Indicators : market Capitalisation and Industry benchmarks-Key financial Metrics (P/E ratio, EPS, ROE, Dividend Yield)- Sectoral indices: NIFTY Bank, NIFTY IT, NIFTY Auto
- Macroeconomics & Microeconomic Influences: GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, monetary policy-Micro economic factors( Demand and supply dynamics, competitive forces)
- Industry Life Cycles and Market Phases : Stages of industry life cycle-Business cycle correlation with sector performance-sector rotation strategies.
- ESG and Digital Transformation Impact: Role of ESG in sector performance- Fintech, AI and EVs as emerging sectoral disruptors.
Module II: Sectoral Analysis Techniques and Applications ( 30 Hours Practical)
- Financial Data Analysis & Ratio Calculation (6 Hours) Extracting sectoral data from NSE/BSE reports-Hands-on P/E, EPS, and ROE calculations using Excel
- SWOT & Porter’s Five Forces Analysis (6 Hours) SWOT analysis of Banking, IT, FMCG, and Pharma -Competitive landscape analysis using real case studies
- Live Market Tracking & Investment Simulation (10 Hours) Monitoring sectoral indices & identifying market trends-Mock investment exercise:
- Students invest ₹10,000 virtual capital & track performance
- ESG & Emerging Sector Trends (8 Hours) ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) impact on sectors -New-age industries:
- Fintech, AI, EVs, Green Energy
Reference Books
- 1 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management – Prasanna Chandra
- 2 Fundamentals of Financial Markets – Sunil Kumar Parameswaran
- 3 Sector Rotation: Trading the Business Cycle – Sam Stovall
- 4 The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham
- 5 Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets – John J. Murphy
- 6 Industry and Company Analysis – CFA Institute
- 7 Financial Market Analysis – David Blake
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Financial Markets) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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