Economics/Finance Course

Description
ECON F352: DERIVATIVES AND R ISK MANAGEMENT :
This course introduces the fundamentals of derivatives and mechanics of
derivative markets. The course covers pricing and the variables affecting
derivative prices. Students are exposed to various types of risks namely
Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Liquidity risk & Model Risk and
techniques/tools to manage these risks. It also provides an exposure to
understand and analyse risk of using derivative in general and in specific
scenarios through case studies.

ECON F412: SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT :

This course gives an insight into evaluation and analysis of a wide range of
financial securities and thereby developing techniques for designing an
optimal portfolio. The main emphasis of the course is to impart an
understanding of the methods and techniques of Risk Quantification, Security
Valuation, Fundamental Analysis, and Technical Analysis required for security
selection for designing an optimal portfolio.

ECON F355: B USINESS ANALYSIS AND VALUATION :

This course examines the role of accounting information and intermediaries in
the economy, and how financial analysts create in well-functioning markets.
Primarily four key components such as business strategy, accounting,
financial and prospective of effective financial statement analysis were
discussed to have better understanding and evaluation of the business from
internal and external stakeholders perspectives.

ECON F212: FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING:

This course is an introduction to the reporting system used by businesses to
convey financial information to users external to the enterprise and the
basics of financial markets and financial management.

ECON F241: ECONOMETRIC METHODS:

The course emphasizes the intuitive understanding and practical application
of these basic tools of regression analysis, as distinct from their formal

theoretical development. Also, it helps understand the econometric problems

involved in estimating single equation systems and to appreciate the
problems of estimating simultaneous equation systems.

ECON F362: MONEY BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS:

Money and its functions; money market; foreign exchange market; financial
market; financial derivatives; the banking firm; non-banking financial
institutions; Indian banking; monetary transmission mechanisms; money and
inflation; theory of rational expectations; central banking; determinants of
money supply; tools, goals and targets of monetary policy; international
monetary and financial system.

ECON F242: MICROECONOMICS:

This course extends the tools of modern microeconomic theory and discusses
their application to utility and demand; production functions and cost; pricing
of output under perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, etc.; pricing of
productive services; Inter-temporal decision-making; the economics of
uncertainty; efficiency, equity, general equilibrium; externalities and public
goods.
ECON F243: MACROECONOMICS:
The course aims at enabling the students to understand the meaning,
interdependence and determination of the equilibrium level of the
macroeconomic variables like National Income, Saving, Investment,
Consumption, Employment, Interest Rate, Wage Rate, Foreign Exchange Rate,
etc. The methods and approach to macroeconomic modelling are also
emphasized.

ECON F411: P ROJECT APPRAISAL:

This course emphasises on practical application applied to the business
context within the current economic environment. The course covers:
Identifying investment opportunities, capital budgeting, Investment Appraisal
using DCF, Cash Flow Considerations, Discount Rate Considerations, Project
Risk Assessment and Wider Considerations, social cost benefit analysis, and
project financing.

ECON F311: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS:

The objective of the course is to impart an understanding of the bases of
trade, gains from trade, trade policy, the dynamics and adjustment in the
balance of payments. This could help students move beyond recognition and
towards an understanding to current and future international events during
the days of growing internationalization of economic activity.