Financial Management Course for Managers | IIT Roorkee Prof. Anil K. Sharma
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 1844 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Management Studies |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 18 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Why Every Manager Needs to Master Financial Management
In today's complex business environment, a firm grasp of financial principles is no longer just for accountants—it's a critical skill for every manager. Whether you're overseeing a project, a department, or an entire business unit, your decisions directly impact the financial health and value of your organization. Understanding how to evaluate investments, manage risks, and optimize resources is what separates good managers from exceptional leaders.
This is where a structured, expert-led course in Financial Management becomes indispensable. We are excited to present a detailed overview of a comprehensive 12-week course designed specifically for managers and aspiring leaders, taught by a distinguished professor from one of India's premier institutions.
Course Overview: Financial Management For Managers
This in-depth course is meticulously structured to transform you from a manager who uses financial reports to a strategic leader who drives financial performance. Over 12 weeks, you will build a robust foundation in the core principles that govern corporate finance, equipping you with the tools to make informed, value-adding decisions.
Your Expert Instructor: Prof. Anil K. Sharma
Learning from the right expert makes all the difference. This course is led by Prof. Anil K. Sharma from the Department of Management Studies at IIT Roorkee.
- Distinguished Credentials: M.Com, M.Phil (First Class First & Gold Medalist), and Ph.D. in Financial Management from Panjab University.
- Extensive Experience: Over 24 years of teaching experience, including more than 17 years at IIT Roorkee.
- Proven Expertise: His primary areas of interest and research are Finance and Accounting.
- Academic Authority: He has published over 125 research papers in reputed journals and conferences, received a Best Paper Award in an international conference, and serves on the editorial boards of multiple international journals.
Prof. Sharma's blend of academic rigor and practical insight ensures the course is both theoretically sound and immediately applicable.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for a wide range of professionals seeking to solidify their financial acumen:
- Students: B.Com, BBA, M.Com, MBA, MFC.
- Professional Credential Holders & Aspirants: Chartered Accountants (CA), Cost and Management Accountants (ICWA), Company Secretaries (CS).
- Working Professionals: Managers, executives, and entrepreneurs from any industry who want to make better financial decisions.
Industry Support: The concepts taught are universally valued, making this course relevant for professionals in all companies and sectors.
Detailed 12-Week Course Curriculum
The course is logically sequenced to take you from fundamental concepts to advanced financial decision-making.
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | Foundation: Overview of Financial Management, Financial Decisions, Risk-Return Trade-off, Analysis of Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). |
| Week 3-4 | Planning & Core Concepts: Financial Planning & Forecasting, Sources of Finance, and the crucial Time Value of Money (Present & Future Value, Annuities). |
| Week 5-8 | Investment Decisions (Capital Budgeting): Deep dive into project appraisal techniques like NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and the estimation of project cash flows. |
| Week 9-10 | Cost of Capital & Financing: Risk analysis (Break-even), calculating Cost of Debt, Equity, and determining the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). |
| Week 11 | Capital Structure: Theories shaping how firms finance themselves (Net Income, Net Operating Income, Traditional, and MM Propositions). |
| Week 12 | Dividend Decisions: Policy formulation, relevance of dividends, and legal aspects of distributing profits. |
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze and interpret key financial statements to assess organizational health.
- Apply the Time Value of Money to evaluate long-term projects and investments.
- Use advanced capital budgeting techniques (NPV, IRR) to make sound investment decisions.
- Calculate a company's cost of capital and understand its impact on valuation.
- Evaluate the trade-offs involved in financing decisions and capital structure.
- Understand the strategic implications of dividend policies.
- Ultimately, contribute to the primary goal of business: Maximizing Firm Value.
Recommended Textbooks & Resources
To complement the video lectures and assignments, the course references seminal texts in finance, including:
- Prasanna Chandra – “Financial Management: Theory and Practice”
- Van Horne – “Fundamentals of Financial Management”
- Brealey and Myers – “Principles of Corporate Finance”
- Pandey I.M. – “Financial Management”
- Khan and Jain – “Financial Management”
Conclusion: Take Charge of Your Financial Leadership Journey
Financial management is the language of business strategy. This 12-week course with Prof. Anil K. Sharma offers a unique opportunity to learn this language from a master educator at IIT Roorkee. It's more than just a course; it's an investment in your capability to lead with confidence, make decisions that create value, and accelerate your career trajectory.
Whether you aim to climb the corporate ladder, excel in your professional exams, or launch and grow a successful venture, the financial toolkit you gain here will be your most valuable asset. Enroll today and start your journey to becoming a financially-astute manager and leader.
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