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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The main objective of the Financial Institutions and Markets online course is to teach about the financial system as a whole. It answers basic questions like how a financial market works, who are the participants and how returns are generated for investors. The course intricately explicates the role of regulatory bodies, insurance firm operations, risk and return concepts, the commercial banking system and mutual funds.

The Financial Institutions and Markets explores the significance, operations, growth and functions of distinctive financial institutions active in the country. Also, the impact of a financial system on the overall economic development of a nation will be explained. The programme covers the significance of provident funds, credit rating agencies, small savings and pension funds.

The Financial Institutions and Markets certification course impart valuable information on mainstream financial markets of bonds, derivatives, stocks and such financial instruments. This elective course also gives a digital certificate upon fulfilling certain criteria.

The Highlights

Management Studies category
Self-directed learning
Enrolment dates available on the Swayam portal
Elective course type
Undergraduate/postgraduate level course
12-week long programme
Ongoing course
An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Programme Offerings

An offering of IIT Kharagpur
Written examination
digital learning
video lectures
Free course access
assignments
Comprehensive curriculum
expert instructor
Self-paced learning
Paid certification
industry support
A shareable certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kharagpur

The Financial Institutions and Markets course is free to enroll in.
The exam fee is Rs. 1,000 only.

Financial Institutions and Markets fee structure

Course option	Fee
Financial Institutions and Markets (Access only)	Free
Financial Institutions and Markets (Exam fee)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

No prerequisites are required to join the Financial Institutions and Markets training by SWAYAM.

If you want to receive the Financial Institutions and Markets certification, you need to appear for the written examination (75% weightage) and score at least 40/100 marks. In addition to this, you must score the passing marks in assignments (25% weightage). The passing score in the assignment is 10/25. Both these criteria must be met to receive the certification.

What you will learn

Financial Management

Financial Institutions and Markets syllabus explores the financial system in great detail. Near the end of this online programme, you should have gained considerable knowledge on:

Financial market operations
Concepts linked to financial institutions and markets
Financial regulations
Regulatory bodies
Mainstream money markets
Financial development
Risk and return
Financial instruments

Who it is for

The Financial Institutions and Markets online programme is designed by keeping in mind the individuals who are active in fields like commerce and economics. This course will also be of great value to students of MBA in finance.

Admission Details

Follow the steps given below to easily join the Financial Institutions and Markets programme by SWAYAM.

Step 1 – Click or tap on the link =>- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_mg14/preview. You will reach the official course page of the Financial Institutions and Markets at SWAYAM’s website.

Step 2 – At the top of this page, locate and tap on the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button to open the registration webpage.

Step 3 – Now, click on the ‘Sign up now’ button to create a new SWAYAM account by providing the required details. Or, you can log in simply by linking an existing Google, Microsoft or Facebook ID.

Step 4 – That’s it! Now, hit the ‘Join’ button on the Financial Institutions and Markets course page to enrol instantly.

NOTE – The last date for enrolment should be checked carefully by the candidates on the SWAYAM website.

Application Details

There is no requirement to fill and submit an application form to apply for admission in the Financial Institutions and Markets training. Simply visit the SWAYAM online portal, register for an account or sign in. You only need to provide basic information like name, educational qualification, email address, etc.

The Syllabus

Concept of Risk
Concept and types of return and yield
Asset Pricing Models
Valuation of Assets

Role of Banks
Banks’ Financial Statement
Banks’ Computation
International Banking
NPA
Risk Management in Banking

Bond Features
Bond Price Volatility
Government Security Market
Corporate Bond Market
Public Sector Undertaking Bonds

IPO
Stock Exchanges
Stock Market Indices
Market Micro-Structure in Stock Market

Types of Derivatives
Important Concepts used in Derivatives Market
Pricing of Futures, Options and Swaps

Foreign Exchange Market Structure
Risk Management in Foreign Exchange Market
Exchange Rate Determination
Foreign Capital – FDI & FII
Central Bank Intervention in Foreign Exchange Market

Evaluation process

The written examination for the Financial Institutions and Markets certification will be held on dates specified on the online portal of SWAYAM. It will be conducted in two different sessions – afternoon shift (2 pm to 5 pm) and morning shift (9 am to 2 pm). The students have to appear for the exam at designated exam centres across the country.

To secure their slot in the exam, candidates have to fill an online registration form and pay the examination fee. Extra details regarding the Financial Institutions and Markets course exam will be announced on the SWAYAM website itself shortly.