Investment Banking Course – Financial Corridor

Our comprehensive Investment Banking Program is designed to equip aspiring professionals with industry-ready skills in financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling, mergers & acquisitions, equity & debt markets, and risk management. Through a blend of theory, real-world case studies, and hands-on Excel modelling, students gain practical exposure to the deal-making process, IPOs, corporate finance, and regulatory frameworks. The course also focuses on pitch book preparation, client presentation, and ethical practices, ensuring participants are fully prepared for roles in investment banks, private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance.

Module 1: Foundation & Soft Skills

  • Quantitative aptitude & reasoning
  • Business communication & writing reports
  • Presentation skills & PowerPoint best practices
  • Professional etiquette, interview preparation

Module 2: Financial Accounting & Markets Basics

  • Accounting fundamentals: journal entries, ledgers, trial balance
  • Financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement
  • Ratio analysis: profitability, liquidity, leverage, efficiency etc.
  • Market structure: equity markets, debt markets, IPOs, private placements
  • Basics of financial instruments: equities, fixed income, derivatives

Module 3: Corporate Finance Principles

  • Time value of money (TVM), discounting and compounding
  • Cost of capital: WACC, cost of debt, equity etc.
  • Capital budgeting: NPV, IRR, Payback, etc.
  • Capital structure: debt vs equity, optimal structure, dividend policy
  • Working capital management

Module 4: Valuation Techniques

  • Comparable company analysis
  • Precedent transactions analysis
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation
  • Equity vs enterprise value, adjusting for non‐core assets & liabilities
  • Sum‐of‐the‐parts valuation

Module 5: Financial Modelling

  • Excel for finance: advanced functions, shortcuts, sensitivity tables
  • Three‐statement modelling (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Forecasting: revenues, costs, margins, working capital, capital expenditure
  • Scenario & sensitivity analysis
  • Building integrated models

Module 6: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), LBO & Deal Structuring

  • Deal process in M&A – buy side / sell side, due diligence
  • Valuation in M&A context
  • Leveraged Buyouts: structure, financial effects, debt schedules
  • Deal financing techniques (debt, equity, hybrid instruments)
  • Synergies, negotiating, integration, valuation adjustments

Module 7: Equity & Debt Capital Markets / IPOs

  • Equity issuance (IPO, Follow‐on, Rights Issue) processes & regulations
  • Underwriting, book building, pricing of IPOs
  • Debt issuance: bonds, commercial paper, syndicated loans
  • Hybrid securities, convertible instruments

Module 8: Derivatives, Risk Management & Fixed Income

  • Basic derivatives: options, forwards, futures, swaps – pricing & payoff structures
  • Interest rate derivatives & management of rate risk
  • Credit risk, default, credit ratings
  • Yield curves, bond valuation, term structure
  • Hedging strategies

Module 9: Regulatory, Compliance & Ethics

  • Financial market regulations (locally and globally)
  • Securities laws, insider trading, listing requirements
  • Reporting & disclosure requirements
  • AML / KYC regulations
  • Ethical issues & conflicts of inte

Module 10: Real‐world Case Studies & Practical Exposure

  • Building pitch books / investment memos
  • Real deal case studies (M&A, IPO, LBO)
  • Modelling exercises based on actual companies
  • Valuation & due diligence simulations
  • Mock interviews / role plays (client meetings, deal negotiation)

Module 11: Tools & Additional Topics (optional / advanced)

  • Using Bloomberg, Capital IQ equivalents
  • Python / R for financial analysis (if tech track)
  • Private equity & venture capital fundamentals
  • Restructuring & distressed situations
  • Global investment banking (cross-border transactions, exchange rates etc.)

Who Can Join This Course?

  • Students & Graduates in commerce, finance, economics, management, or related fields who want to build a career in investment banking.
  • MBA / CFA / CMT / CA aspirants looking for practical, job-ready skills to complement their academic knowledge.
  • Working Professionals in finance, accounting, equity research, or consulting aiming to transition into investment banking or corporate finance.
  • Entrepreneurs & Business Owners who want to understand valuation, fundraising, and deal structuring for their ventures.
  • Traders & Investors seeking deeper knowledge of capital markets, IPOs, and M&A strategies.

FEE Structure:

Course – Investment Banking Course

Duration – 3 Months

Course Fees – 40,000/- Only