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The Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) is one of the diploma courses that take 1-2 years and is designed with ideas such as financial management, security analysis, investment banking, financial accounting. Majority of the PGDFM courses take about 1 year and are generally arranged in two to three semesters with theoretical and practical sessions that involve internship. There are also some institutes that have designed 1 year post graduate diploma in finance and management or 2 years integrated MBA with finance major.
The entrance tests which are considered valid for admission to the PG Diploma in Financial Management course include CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA and state level tests. Some of the colleges grant admission directly through scores obtained in the bachelor’s degree or through the entrance test conducted by the respective institute. Some institutes participating in the lateral entry scheme also use work experience when offering admissions to PGDFM.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) |
| - Duration | 1-2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| - Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Xavier School of Management (XLRI), S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) |
| - Entrance Exam | CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT |
1. A minimum of a graduation degree from any university recognized by the university with at least 50% mark obtained.
2. Final year graduation students can also apply in a provisional basis depending on the admission requirement during admission.
3. Possessing any age or experience in the work field is not a necessity when it comes to joining this course.
4. Mathematics is not required in graduation for one to be qualified to undertake this course.
5. This course can be taken by fresh graduates and even those already in the working force to enhance their skills in the field of financial management.
6. The mode of entry into any of the institutes is through merit list depending on the grades attained at the under graduate level or test scores depending on the institutes policy.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Financial statements, Accounting standards, Cash flow statement |
| Financial Management | Time value of money, Risk and return, Capital budgeting |
| Investment Analysis | Security analysis, Portfolio management, Asset pricing |
| Corporate Finance | Capital structure, Dividend policy, Working capital management |
| Financial Markets | Money market, Capital market, Forex market |
| Financial Institutions | Banks, NBFCs, Insurance companies, Mutual funds |
| Financial Planning | Personal finance, Retirement planning, Estate planning |
| Taxation | Income tax, Indirect tax, International tax |
| Financial Modeling | Financial forecasting, Scenario planning, Sensitivity analysis |
| Risk Management | Risk identification, Risk assessment, Risk mitigation |
| Portfolio Management | Portfolio optimization, Performance measurement, Rebalancing |
| Financial Regulations | Financial laws, Regulatory bodies, Compliance |
