Description
Course Name: Diploma in Investment Banking
Course Id: DIB/Q0001.
Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 (higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: This course offers comprehensive knowledge of investment banking functions, including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, underwriting, financial modeling, and risk management. It covers the processes involved in raising capital, advising clients on financial strategies, and managing investment portfolios.
Duration: Six Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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Syllabus:-
Introduction to Investment Banking: Overview of Investment Banking, Role and Functions of Investment Banks, Structure of the Investment Banking Industry, Key Players in Global Investment Banking, Regulatory Framework and Compliance, Types of Investment Banking Services, Ethical Issues in Investment Banking, Career Paths in Investment Banking, Recent Trends in Investment Banking, Differences Between Commercial and Investment Banking.
Financial Markets and Instruments: Introduction to Financial Markets, Primary vs. Secondary Markets, Equity and Debt Markets, Derivatives and Structured Products, Money Market Instruments, Foreign Exchange and Currency Markets, Commodities and Futures Trading, Role of Central Banks and Monetary Policy, Market Risks and Returns, Impact of Economic Indicators on Financial Markets.
Corporate Finance and Valuation: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions, Cost of Capital and Capital Structure, Methods of Business Valuation, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Relative Valuation Techniques (P/E, EV/EBITDA), Leveraged Buyouts (LBO) and Mergers, Dividend Policy and Share Buybacks, Financial Statement Analysis, Role of Investment Bankers in Corporate Finance.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions, Types of M&A Transactions, Deal Structuring and Negotiations, Valuation in M&A Deals, Due Diligence Process, Post-Merger Integration Strategies, Regulatory Aspects of M&A, Hostile Takeovers and Defense Mechanisms, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) in M&A, Case Studies of Major M&A Deals.
Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): Role of Investment Banks in ECM, Process of IPOs and Follow-On Offerings, Book Building and Price Discovery, Underwriting and Syndication, Private Placements and Public Offerings, Rights Issues and Share Buybacks, Regulatory Requirements for IPOs, SPACs and Alternative Capital Raising, Investor Relations and Market Positioning, Recent Trends in Global Equity Markets.
Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and Fixed Income Securities: Introduction to Debt Markets, Types of Bonds and Fixed Income Instruments, Bond Valuation and Yield Calculations, Role of Credit Rating Agencies, Structuring and Issuance of Corporate Bonds, Securitization and Mortgage-Backed Securities, Convertible Bonds and Hybrid Instruments, Risks in Fixed Income Investments, Green Bonds and Sustainable Finance, Case Studies on Debt Market Transactions.
