Finance for Non-Finance

About This Course
KEY TOPICS
- Introduction to Corporate Financial Reporting
- Understanding of Financial Statements
- Cost Behaviour and Decision Making
- Understanding Capital Budgeting
PEDAGOGY
The programme will be highly experiential and interactive, case studies, classroom lectures and introduction to simulations.
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Prof. SAMIT PAUL , IIM CALCUTTA MBA, AICWA, Ph.D – Accounting & Finance (IIM Lucknow). Samit Paul is an Associate Professor in the Finance and Control group at IIM Calcutta. During his tenure, he has contributed significantly to financial risk management and portfolio optimization education. He has also been actively involved in executive education and academic initiatives, such as research summer schools, where he mentors participants in advanced financial modeling techniques. His academic focus lies in integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications in finance.
Dr. Paul’s research spans financial risk management, volatility modeling, and portfolio management. His work has been featured in esteemed international journals, including the Journal of Forecasting, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, and the North American Journal of Economics and Finance. His research has explored diverse topics such as liquidity-adjusted value-at-risk, equity home bias, and the role of bank credit in working capital financing, demonstrating his expertise in both academic and applied financial research.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded with certificate from IIM Calcutta