The Worth of Executive Education for Finance Professionals

by Samiksha S. Author

Finance is one of the most sought-after and crucial domains in the industry of banking. The growth of the financial sector in India at present is nearly 8.5% per year, which is expected to boom higher up in the coming years. The strengthening of the finance sector in the country with the rolling of years has been attracting more and more young minds to make a career in the same. Nevertheless, the huge influx of aspiring professionals has turned the field as one of the most competitive ones. This is why the next-generation professionals emerging in the field of finance require being more efficient, skilled, and market-ready to thrive successfully in the industry. And this is precisely where the importance of executive education for finance professionals comes to the fore.

Finance management is often described as the delivery of funds and management of capital for businesses, individuals, as well as governments. But the modern industry of banking and finance includes way more than merely that. Today’s financial system comprises of the circulation of capital, administration of investments, and fund lending. In most business ventures, finance professionals also remain involved in performing intricate organisational chores like revenue management, filing returns, providing loans. For this, they may utilise digital tools and technologies like AI, Blockchain, big data, and more. Most finance management executive programmes focus on imparting thorough training in all the mentioned aspects, which otherwise remain untouched. This makes executive education a highly essential requirement for today’s finance professionals. We, at The Second Wind (TSW), an executive education wing of the Times Group, provide an excellent opportunity to interested finance aspirants to gain a deep insight into the vitality of the business function of finance.

We offer an Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Management (EPGCFM) in collaboration with IIM Kozhikode, which has been intelligently designed to offer finance professionals a robust foundation of knowledge along with the ability to overcome the imposed challenges and intricacies by the emerging innovations, trends, and technologies in the finance sector. The programme significantly emphasises on interactive learning mechanism, helping students establish an excellent foundation encompassing the most industry-relevant and highly functional areas of finance.

This IIM executive programme offers mentorship and guidance to students beyond just core process knowledge of Finance. From trading and portfolio management, valuation of assets, and hedging, participants are also trained on the key skills required to manage finances in corporate, banks, regulatory organisations, and financial institutions.

The programme is brilliantly designed on a professional level to help the professionals effectively bridge any skill gaps. The highly advanced curriculum covers the most in-demand areas in finance like Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Derivatives, Management of Financial Institutions, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Financial Management, and much more. Participants are equipped with the necessary skills and insights that not only make them job-ready but also enable them to attract massive career opportunities.

Delivered via an online platform by the expert faculty from IIMK, this financial management course from IIM brings with it quality education amalgamated with convenience and flexibility. Besides the interactive component, there’s also a six days in-campus module where you will get the opportunity to attend the sessions at IIM Kozhikode. This means that while you can attain the valuable experience of understanding the learning culture at IIMK, you will also be provided with the alumni status of the reputed IIM Kozhikode, which in itself carries a lot of value in the job market.

If you are looking to build specialised competency in the field of business finance, IIMK’s EPGCFM is the perfect platform to set sail to your aspirations. The advanced level training and knowledge impartation techniques like interactive learning, use of audio-visuals, core finance software, and practical projects adopted at the programme will help pave the path to aid your transformation into a leader in the world of finance.