PGDFS – ‘Learn By Doing’ Approach
The Post Graduate Program in Financial Services has been designed to provide relevant knowledge and skills in financial services grounded in technical expertise reinforced by our ‘Learn by Doing’ approach.
This Course Is Ideal For
- Graduates Aspiring To Enter The Financial Services Industry
- New Entrants In The Industry Who Wish To Build A Career In Investment Advisory
- Finance Professionals Seeking To Build Upon Their Existing Competencies
Course Overview
NIPS PGDFS program is designed to meet the growing demands of Financial Services Professionals including Equity Traders, Client Relationship Managers, Financial Planners and Wealth Managers.
This course has teaching aids that include several practical and simulated situations. Participants get an excellent exposure of the financial services market including the Stock Market, Futures and Options Markets, Currency Markets and Commodity Markets through different analytical software and extensive hands-on training. The course comprehensively covers Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Wealth Management and Equity Valuation.
The unique feature of the course is that it is Industry Integrated wherein after the initial four months of intensive foundation program the student is placed in a full time paid internship with classes conducted on the weekends. This structure allows the students to practice the learning in the real environment, gives them invaluable job experience during the course and in the process they are able to earn a stipend also.
Upon Completion Of The Program, You Will Be Able To
- Conduct Equity Research Trading And Analysis
- Provide Advice On Financial Planning, Financial Risk Mitigation, Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Derivative Strategies And Life Insurance
- Develop, Prepare, Implement And Review A Financial Plan For A Customer
- Develop, Review, Rebalance Maintain A Portfolio For Individuals And Companies
Course Structure
The course is flexible and is designed to accommodate the needs of students and working professionals. Students can take the advantage of the Industry Integrated nature of the course wherein after the initial 4 months of training they are placed in the financial services industry in full time occupation and continue their classes through conveniently scheduled weekend classes. This provides the students an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real life situations and in the process they are paid handsomely. In fact most of the students are compensated for the course fees during the term of the course by the stipend they earn. The course can be completed in just 12 Months.
Course Curriculum
1: Foundation Module
- Study Of Banking & Financial Products
- Economics For Financial Markets
- Accounting For Managers
- MS Office
Certifications In Financial Markets
- Capital Market Dealers Module
- Derivative Market Dealers Module
- Currency Derivatives Certification Examination
- Commodity Derivatives Dealers Module
2: Semester I
- Introduction To Financial Planning
- Risk Analysis And Insurance Planning
- Retirement Planning And Employee Benefits
- Financial Statement Analysis
3: Semester II
- Investment Planning
- Tax And Estate Planning
- Advanced Financial Planning
- Equity Analysis And Portfolio Management
Course Highlights
- Unique ‘Hands on Training’ Concept used for learning.
- Students earn part of their course fees during the course itself.
- Invaluable Industry Experience of 8 months gained during the program.
- Career Opportunities in the Financial Services Sector including Banks and AMC.
- Equity Valuation and Wealth Management skills gained during the program.
Career Opportunities
NIPS would leverage its extensive network of industry partners and contacts developed with leading corporates to provide ample opportunities for placements to students pursuing this program. A team of dedicated professionals are working full time to take care of our student’s placements.
NIPS PGDFS students move forward to one of the highest paid and the most promising career in financial services, the program gives you the credentials of an outstanding Financial Planning professional and a Wealth Manager with an opportunity to work with the top most Banks, Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies and Wealth Management Companies.
Course Eligibility
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Services can be pursued by graduates in any stream.
Course Duration
Duration:
12 Months
Phase 1:
4 Months – Full Time Classes
Phase 2:
8 Months – Corporate Internship with Weekend Classes










