Finance & Accounting Programme
Personal Finance and Investing
Overview
In an era of financial volatility, changing investment landscapes, and the rise of new-age investors, managing one’s personal finances and investments has become both a science and an art. The Short Duration Programme (SDP) on “Personal Finance and Investing” is a high-impact, experiential learning programme designed for individuals who wish to take charge of their financial lives — by learning how to plan, invest, and grow wealth intelligently. Whether you’re an early-career professional, business owner, or individual investor, this program helps you move from intuition-based decisions to evidence-backed investing and disciplined wealth creation. Through case studies, interactive simulations, and behavioural finance insights, participants will learn how to make smarter money decisions, identify long-term winners, and craft a personalized investment strategy for life.
Tag Line : Mastering Money | Building Wealth | Investing Intelligently
Important dates & time
Important dates & time
*Dates and schedules are subject to change
| Programme Duration | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days | On-Campus, Mahindra University | Rs. 45,000/- + GST Per Participant |
Muneer Shaik
Dr. Muneer Shaik is an Associate Professor in Economics & Finance at Mahindra University, School of Management. He has taught courses in finance for undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. level students. He acted as a resource person for various management development programs conducted for multinational corporates like RBS, Larsen & Toubro, Murugappa Group, and AstraZeneca. His teaching interests are incorporate finance, financial time series analysis, computational finance, econometrics, financial data analytics, derivatives, and risk management.
George Varghese
George Varghese currently serves as an Associate Professor in the area of Economics and Finance at the School of Management, Mahindra University. Prior to this assignment, George served as an Assistant Professor in Economics at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bangalore; and as a lecturer on contract at IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University, Andhra Pradesh. He did his Ph.D. in the broader area of Applied Economics-Finance at the Institute for Financial Management and Research. He holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Pondicherry Central University. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Investment Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade.
Prashant Kumar Gupta
Prashant Kumar Gupta holds a Ph.D. in finance from IIT Delhi (2022) and has pursued his MBA from BIT Mesra. Professionally, he was associated with ISB, Hyderabad, in the capacity of an academic associate (2017). He also headed the academic team at PIBM Pune, ranked amongst the top-10 upcoming B-Schools in India by Forbes (2016).
Programme Structure
- Module 1: Foundations of Personal Finance
- Module 2: Investment Instruments and Market Dynamics
- Module 3: Behavioural Finance for Everyday Investors
- Module 4: Stock Selection and Portfolio Strategy
- Module 5: Multibagger Investing – The Power of Compounding
- Module 6: Crafting Your Personal Financial Blueprint
Programme Highlights
- Immersive case studies and real-world simulations.
- Insights from behavioural finance to overcome emotional investing biases.
- Practical sessions on portfolio design and goal-based investing.
- A masterclass on multibagger investing and long-term wealth compounding
- Interactive, jargon-free learning led by experienced faculty and market professionals.
- Certificate of Completion from Mahindra University- Centre for Executive Education.
Who should Attend
- Individuals interested in taking control of their personal finances and investments.
- Early and mid-career professionals seeking financial independence and literacy.
- Aspiring and active investors wanting to enhance their stock-picking and portfolio management skills.
- Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners aiming to plan, grow, and secure wealth systematically.
Prerequisite: No prior finance background is required — just curiosity, commitment, and the desire to grow your wealth smartly.
Finance & Accounting category
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