Post Graduate Certification Programme

in Financial Markets (PGCPFM)

- Joint certification by Department of Management Studies, Anna University and NSE Academy Ltd

Post Graduate Certification Programme in Financial Markets (PGCPFM) is a joint initiative by

Department of Management Studies, Anna University and NSE Academy Ltd. This is an
executive weekend program, highly specialized in Financial Markets. PGCPFM is of 11
months duration, 21 papers, divided into 3 trimesters. In addition to the PGCPFM
certification, participants will also receive 8 Regulatory certification in financial markets.
They will also be exposed to the best market practices.

Advantages for a Candidate:

 Joint Certification from Anna University and NSE Academy Limited

 Industry benchmarked curriculum with additional regulatory certifications
 Enhanced skill set for working professionals in financial sector
 Multiple career options in financial markets
 Market skill development – simulated / live market
 Experimental learning, industry experts as trainers
 Learn about various financial products and analysis techniques
 8 additional Regulatory certifications

Class timings and venue

The class timings for PGCPFM:

- Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (except 1st and 3rd Saturday)
- Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Classes will be conducted at
Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Chennai
Curriculum of the program:

Trimester I
FM 101 Capital Market Operations
FM 102 Corporate Finance
FM 103 Economics and Banking for Financial Markets
FM 104 Global Financial Markets System
FM 105 Introduction to Accounting, GST & IFRS
FM 106 Quantitative Techniques in Financial Markets
FM 107 Career Skills (Logic and Data Interpretation)

Trimester II
FM 201 Commodity Markets
FM 202 Equity Derivatives Market & Strategies
FM 203 Fixed Income Securities
FM 204 Foreign Exchange and Currency Markets
FM 205 Mutual Funds
FM 206 Investment Banking
FM 207 Financial Valuations & Equity Research
FM 208 Technical Analysis

Trimester III
FM 301 Corporate Readiness
FM 302 Digital Marketing of Financial Markets
FM 303 Financial Planning & Wealth Management
FM 304 Regulatory Framework in Financial Markets
FM 305 Workshop Emerging Issues in GFM / Trust & Ethics
FM 306 Industrial Project Work

Regulatory certificates as part of the PCPFM:

PGCPFM curriculum includes 8 regulatory certifications in Financial Markets. They are:

S.No NISM Series Name of the certification
1 VII-A Securities Operations and Risk Management
2 V-A Mutual Fund Distributors
3 VIII-A Equity Derivatives
4 I-A Currency Derivatives
5 X-A Investment Adviser (Level 1)
6 X-B Investment Adviser (Level 2)
7 XV Research Analyst
8 III-A Securities Intermediaries Compliance(Non -Fund)
NCFM Certification:
The following NCFM certifications also included as part of the curriculum.
 NSE NCDEX Commodities Market
 Technical Analysis Module
 FIMMDA-NSE Debt Market (Basic) Module

Programme Schedule:
The classes for the PGCPFM have been scheduled from 2nd November 2019 to 12th September
2020

Trimester Academic Session Total study hours (Duration)

Trimester-1 2nd Nov 2019 to 01st Mar 2020 208 Hours

Trimester-2 07th Mar 2020 to 12th Jul 2020 224 Hours

Trimester-3 18th Jul 2020 to 12th Sep 2020 96 Hours

Classes will be conducted on all weekends except 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Exams will be
conducted on all weekends within the duration of academic session

Potential Career opportunities of PGCPFM Participants

The demand for the financial market professionals remains strong in banking, investment and
advisory in capital, currency, commodity, etc. The candidates of PGCPFM with regulatory
certifications in financial markets, are likely to be employed by Banking Institutions, Assets
Management Companies, Consulting Firms, Private Equity, Venture Capitalist, Regulators,
Credit Rating Agencies, Hedge Funds, Technology, Insurance, NBFCs, and Financial Services
Institutions etc.
A qualified person can be offered various designations like associates, analyst, relationship
manager, analyst-equity, analyst-technical, portfolio manager, risk manager, content
developer, faculty, financial journalist, operations manager etc. Many participants are able to
launch their own ventures as well.

Eligibility Criteria for admission

Candidate who is a graduate from a recognized Indian university with work experience is
eligible to apply. There is no upper age limit for the program. The work experience can be in
any field either on full time, part time, as an intern or entrepreneur.

Selection procedure
The admission to executive weekend batch of PGCPFM is based on the evaluation of
academic qualification and work profile of the candidate followed by an interview. Candidates
are required to satisfy themselves about the eligibility and suitability for the program keeping
in mind their career goals.
Documents required for admission
The candidates are required to submit a copy of following documents and bring originals at
the time of admission for verification.
• 10th, 12th, and completed Graduation Mark sheet
• Date of Birth Proof
• Resume Copy
• Proof of Work Experience

Course Fees:
Application fees: Rs.1000/-
Course fees: Rs. 1, 50,000 + 18% GST. The course fees is inclusive of cost of study material,
tuition fees, examination fees and applicable taxes.
The payment options are given below:
Particulars Fees
Total course fees
(Single payment) Rs.150,000 + Applicable taxes
Instalment Option
Option I
(2 instalments) Rs. 80,000 * 2 + Applicable taxes
Option II
(3 instalments) Rs. 57,000 * 3 + Applicable taxes

All the payment should be to be paid to Anna University in the form of DD. Demand Draft in
favor of “The Director CTDT, Anna University” payable at Chennai.

Important dates:

 Last date to apply : 31st October 2019

 Last date for fees Payment : 31st October 2019
 Commencement of Classes : 02nd November 2019
Contact Details:

Dr.S.N.Geetha, Mr. Vinodh James

Professor, Manager
DOMS, Anna University, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)
Chennai - 600025 Old Door No - 7; New No – 2, Murugappa Road,
Phone. 91-44- 22358764 Nawab Garden, Kotturpuram, Chennai-600
Email: geethasn@annauniv.edu 085. Mobile: 99525 22274 / 86672 70787;
email id: vjames@nse.co.in;
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