Investment management refers to the handling of financial assets and other investments—not only buying and selling them. Management includes devising a short- or long-term strategy for acquiring and disposing of portfolio holdings. It can also include banking, budgeting, and tax services and duties, as well.
B.Com. Investment Management is a three-year full-time undergraduate course. Students who have completed their class 10+2 by securing minimum 45% marks in aggregate and have mathematics background are eligible for the course. Students are also required to complete an internship of two months or a minimum of 300 hours during second year of the course.
B.Com. Investment Management is a popular course of the University of Mumbai. Given un-der are top five colleges offering the course:
Admission to the course is sought on the basis of merit as per marks obtained by applicants in the class 12th final examination. Students from mathematics background are given preference. In
B.Com. Investment Management is a professional course that prepares students in acquiring skills for a career in financial asset management either working with active portfolio allocation or working for brokerage firms. Students get rigorous training in concepts of finance, ac-counts, statistics and capital market.
The fee structure differs from college to college, depending on the affiliating University. However, average fee charged for the entire course would range between INR 62,000 to 66,000. Students on successful completion of the course get job roles in the capacities of In-vestment Banker, Investment Analysts, Financial Advisor, Investment Advisor, Account Manager and Merger & Acquisition Banker. B.Com. Investment Management graduates tak-ing up any of these roles at entry level usually fetch an average salary of INR 25,000 to 40,000 per month.
B.Com. Investment Management is a degree course designed for individuals who are interest-ed in building career in the financial sector of India. It covers fundamental and technical con-cepts and relevant theories of fast-changing capital markets along with a special reference to stock markets. Students can also upgrade their professional skills by getting certifications like US CMA (Certified Management Accountant), NSE Academy Certification or courses by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The important topics covered during the course of three years are:
Subjects on Business Economics, Quantitative Techniques, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Financial Intermediaries, Information Technology in Investment and Investment Laws helps students in getting practical knowledge which ultimately makes students job-ready post completion of B.Com. Investment Management program.
The course aims at facilitating students with skills required to compete in investment man-agement industry which has grown by 10% in past ten years. B.Com in Investment Manage-ment is a promising career for those who enjoy following the capital/financial markets, under-stand the market trends and are updated with stock pricing. The theoretical and practical knowledge provided in course helps students in achieving career growth in long run.
The duration of the course is three years spread over six semesters. It has 38 modules of 100 marks each and a compulsory internship training report. Based on semester examination scheme, the subjects covered in each semester are given below in the table:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1.1 Basics of Investment& Wealth Creation | 2.1 Introduction to Wealth Management |
| 1.2 Introduction to Accounting-I | 2.2 Introduction to Accounting-II |
| 1.3 Introduction to Financial System | 2.3 Introduction to Financial Markets |
| 1.4 Business Communication-I | 2.4 Business Communication-II |
| 1.5 Foundation Course-I | 2.5 Foundation course-II |
| 1.6 Business Economics-I | 2.6 Introduction to Financial Intermediaries |
| 1.7 Quantitative Techniques | 2.7 Investment Banking |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|
| 3.1 Cost & Management Accounting | 4.1 Financial Management |
| 3.2 Basics of Contract and Corporate Laws | 4.2 Investment Laws |
| 3.3 Study of Investment Strategists | 4.3 Marketing of Investment Products |
| 3.4 Taxation in Investment Management | 4.4 Financial Statement Analysis-II |
| 3.5 Investment Banking | 4.5 Actuarial Analysis in Investment |
| 3.6 Fundamental Analysis | 4.6 Management of Investment Portfolio |
| 3.7 Information Technology in Investment | 4.7 Equity Research |
| Semesters V | Semester VI |
|---|---|
| 5.1 Operations in Equity Market | 6.1 Operations in Currency and Commodity Markets |
| 5.2 Fixed Income Analysis-1 | 6.2 Fixed Income Analysis-II |
| 5.3 Credit Risk Management | 6.3 Risk Management of Market and Operational Risk |
| 5.4 Introduction to Derivatives | 6.4 Valuation of derivatives |
| 5.5 Alternative Investment | 6.5 International Investment Management |
| 5.6 Technical Analysis of Investments | 6.6 Ethics in Investment Markets |
| 5.7 Internship Training Report | 6.7 Project |