STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (IFM)

Objective: The aim of this course is to provide the participants an insight into advanced techniques in financial management and some special financial decision-making situations in order to help them in becoming value managers. Empirical studies and select case studies shall form an integral part of this course.
Text Book: 1. Strategic Financial Management: study material ICFAI university (CFA) 2. Strategic Financial Management: G P Jakhotiya Vikas Publication (GPJ) Pre-requisite: Post-graduate course in Financial Management Pedagogy: We shall mostly use participant-centred learning methods such case studies; discussions; practical projects; internet-based activities; independent problem-solving. Attendance & Class Participation You are expected to be on time and in attendance for the duration of the class. It is essential for the success in the course that you read the text material, cases and any assigned reading before the class meeting to which they pertain and participate in class discussions. Assessment: Internal Assessment (30%) Individual grades are assigned in accordance with performance on quizzes, attendance and participation in class discussions, presentation and the project/case analysis, and NOT on any other basis. 1. Attendance and class participation (10 marks) 2. Quizzes (10 marks) 3. Practical Project (10 marks): This will be a practical project to be done individually. Carefully read the instructions given below Written Examination (70%) There will a written examination as per the rules of the University. The examination may consist of essay-type questions, objective-type questions, numerical problems and short case analysis. Instructions for Practical Project: Each student will be given a topic to do the practical project based on the strategic issues of financial management. It may be related to valuation of a firm on any specific issue or strategic decision related to corporate restructuring etc.