Mumbai: International College of Financial Planning (ICoFP), the market leader in super-specialised financial services education, has launched its flagship management program, MBA in Financial Analysis (MBA FA) in Mumbai after its successfully running in Delhi over the last five years. This is a two-year super specialised program that aims to produce next-gen financial analysts to meet the precise yet ever-evolving requirements of the capital markets.
ICoFP said that MBA in Financial Analysis is a unique program that enables one to work as a trained professional in the exciting world of capital markets with all the theoretical and practical knowledge. The institute claimed in a press statement that this program incorporates 100% curriculum of the CFA Program by CFA Institute®, USA.
ICoFP informed that MBA in Financial Analysis is also unique in another way. It combines conceptual knowledge, practical training, skills development and simulations on softwares. Apart from classroom teaching, more emphasis is given on assignments, case studies, situation analysis, mock trading sessions, research projects and testing of the models using state-of-the-art softwares. It includes 2 months of internship at one of the leading firms in the industry.
India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world, on the back of robust banking and financial sector. However, one in every three graduates up to the age of 29 is unemployed due to lack of specialised knowledge. Considering the growth and the human source requirement in the capital market, International College of Financial Planning decided to spread the wings by launching this program in Mumbai, the financial capital of India.
Key features of the course:
Industry favorite: Covers financial modeling, technical analysis and strategy, which increases one’s employability.
CFA centric: Incorporates 100% curriculum of Chartered Financial Analyst program.
Super specialization: One Course One Focus: Capital Markets.
Internationalization: It opens up doors for global financial markets.
Career opportunities: Portfolio Management, Equity Research Analyst, Credit Research Analyst, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Derivatives Strategy, Trading, Technical Analysis, etc.
Prospective employers: EvalueServe, Copal Amba, KPMG, WNS, EY are few names in which students have been selected over the last five years. The above list is illustrative and there are many more companies in which placement assistance shall be provided.
