Investment options are scaling up both in numbers as well as complexity. An investor, be it an organization or an individual, can no longer afford to make their investment decisions without thoroughly analysing and weighing the options available.

Investment Banking Analysis is the answer to this dilemma. An Investment Banking Analyst would provide detailed analysis and recommendations on the right investment avenues to both corporates as well as individuals. The analyst examines an organisation’s financial projections, competitor's projections and other dynamics and recommends the investments options. .

The current jobs available in this field are estimated to be 40,000+. One can get recruited by Financial Services firms, KPOs, Mutual Fund companies as Financial Analyst.

Entry level package is approximately Rs.2,00,000 per annum.

Key Features of the Program

• Employment – Focused Curriculum
  The Program curriculum has been designed in consultation with industry experts therefore making it industry – authenticated. The course content developed by the experts focuses more on the practical aspects of the industry.
• Industry Experts as Faculty
  The faculty from the Industry are invited to take lectures. Real life illustrations will be discussed in class to give you a better understanding of the industry. In addition to these, case studies discussions, group activities, presentations, role-plays in class.    
• Program focuses on building technical and soft skills
  The Program includes sessions on Business Communication, Computer skills, Selling Skills that would make you confident to face the corporate world.
• Assistance for Job Placement
  IMS Proschool has associations with leading organisations in diverse industries which will provide as stepping stone for your career.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should be a graduate from any stream with minimum of 50% in graduation. MBAs can also apply for this program.

Program Content

The program comprises five modules viz.

• Published Financial Data
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Analysis and Writing Skills
• Business Communication
• Business Organisation

Program Duration:
The program is a six month full time program, with 3 hours of classroom sessions a day for 5 days a week (Monday to Friday). The entire program is approximately 300 hours.

EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION

The students will be evaluated on

• Class Assignments
• Assessment Tests
• Final Assessment Test

The candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% to qualify for the Certification.

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Wi- fi environment: Each student will have access to Wi-fi enabled computer in the classroom.
  
• Air Conditioned Classrooms: All classrooms are airconditioned.
  
• Modern Presentation Aids: Each Classroom is equipped with smart boards, LCD projectors and state of the art AV systems.

Cities where IMS Proschool Programs Offered.
Currently the program is being offered only in Mumbai and Pune.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step 1: Students have to submit the Application form available in the prospectus.
Step 2: Appear for a Personal Interview. Students will be intimated about their interview date.

The Last day for form submission is 3rd November 2007. The program commences on 19th November 2007.

How to obtain the Prospectus?

• Students can collect the prospectus in person from the following IMS Office at

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  E- Block, 6th Floor, NCL Bandra Premises,
  Bandra Kurla Complex,
  Bandra (east), Mumbai - 400 051
  Tel No: 022-66680005

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  5th Floor, Lotus Court,
  Opp Hotel Panchami,
  Parvati, Satara Road,
  Pune - 411 009
  Tel No 020-24223925/26
  
  
• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  3, 4 Anandrupa Apartment,
  Next to sachi TVS Showroom,
  Parijatnagar,
  Mahatmanagar,
  Link Road,
  Nasik
  Tel no - 9370313430
  
  Or walk in to IMS Centers mentioned above.

Note: The cost of the Prospectus is Rs.250/-.

• Students can request the prospectus by post by sending a covering letter mentioning the name, complete postal address, Contact number and email id, alongwith a Demand Draft of Rs. 350/- drawn in favour of IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd, payable in Mumbai to the following Address:

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  E- Block, 6th Floor, NCL Bandra Premises,
  Bandra Kurla Complex,
  Bandra (east), Mumbai - 400 051
  Tel No: 022-66680005

Program Fees: Rs. 95000/- (no installment facility)
Note: IMS Proschool has tied up with HDFC Bank to offer students education loans at special rates only for IMS Proschool Programs. For more information contact the IMS Proschool counsellor