Strategic Finance & Investment Analysis

This program is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance and investment analysis to support strategic decision-making. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical tools, participants will learn to interpret financial statements, assess firm valuation, and evaluate investment projects using advanced capital budgeting techniques. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application of cost of capital, capital structure, and value-based management approaches such as Economic Value Added and scenario analysis. Engaging simulations, case studies, and hands-on financial modeling further enhance participants' analytical and decision-making skills in dynamic business environments.

Pedagogy: Mix of lectures, case examples, and case studies

  • Understand and apply key concepts in corporate finance and investment analysis for strategic decision-making.
  • Analyse financial statements to assess firm performance and valuation.
  • Evaluate investment projects using advanced capital budgeting techniques.
  • Understand cost of capital, capital structure, and valuation in real-world settings.
  • Apply strategic financial tools such as value-based management, EVA, and scenario analysis.
  • Enhance decision-making through simulations, case discussions, and real-world financial modeling.

Date

Topic

Faculty

Time

Day -1: 12th Feb 2026

12/02/2026

Inaugural, Overview of the Programme, Setting Expectations for Learning Outcomes

Dean / PIC – IC & EE / Prof MVL/KSR/AJP

9.00a.m. to

10.30a.m

Corporate financial strategy and business goals, Value creation and value drivers, Aligning finance with corporate strategy

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

11.15am to

12.45p.m.

Financial Statement Analysis and Ratios: Interpreting balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, Profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency ratios

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

2.00pm to

5.15pm

Day-2: 13th Feb 2026

13/02/2026

Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions: Time value of money, NPV, IRR, Payback, and Profitability Index, sensitivity analysis, real options

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

9.00a.m. to

10.30a.m

Cost of Capital and Capital Structure, Calculating WACC, Impact of leverage on firm value, Capital structure theories

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

11.15p.m. to

12.45p.m.

M&A and Restructuring Decisions: Strategic rationale for M&A, Valuation in M&A context, Due diligence, deal structuring, and synergy analysis

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

2.00pm to

5.00p.m.

Day-3: 14th Feb 2026

14/02/2026

Value-Based Financial Management; Economic Value Added (EVA) and Market Value Added (MVA), Balanced Scorecard and Strategic KPIs

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

9.30a.m. to

1.00p.m.

Strategic Investment Analysis: Portfolio theory basics, Risk-return trade-offs, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Risk-adjusted return metrics

 

MVL/KSR/AJP/GF

2.00pm to

5.00pm

Industry professionals with up to 5 years of experience

1. Registration fees include the following:

For all the participants:

  • Classroom sessions
  • Reading material
  • Registration kit
  • Internet and Library access
  • Hard Copy Certificate for Course Completion at the end of the programme

Residential participants:

  • Single occupancy AC rooms in the MDP hostel
    Check-in and check-out time: The earliest check-in time 3.00 pm (one day before program commencement
    The latest checkout time is 10.00 am (one day after program completion)
  • Tea, breakfast, Lunch, dinner in working hrs.

Non Residential participants:

    • Breakfast, Working Lunch, tea & snacks

      Registration Terms & Conditions:

      A. Upon payment of program fees registrations are tentatively confirmed. The final confirmation on the commencement of the program shall be communicated latest 2 weeks before (offline program) & 1 week before (online program) for the scheduled start date of the program.
      B. Refund policy
      Fees once paid can be adjusted up to 1 financial year against future nominations only. In case a course is canceled on account of inadequate participation or any other unforeseeable reasons, the participants will be informed of the cancellation by e-mail or Fax and the fee will be refunded. IIM Mumbai will not be liable for any other expenses incurred by the company or the participant. Any transaction fee will not be refunded.
      C. IIM Mumbai is not responsible for any other expenses borne by the participants due to rescheduling/cancellation of its MDPs.

      2. Individual Registration

      If you wish to register & make payment, please click here Register

      3. Company-sponsored / Bulk Registration:

      • In the case of company-sponsored candidates, please share the nomination list and GST details to program@iimmumbai.ac.in for invoice generation.

        Download the INVOICE DETAILS FORM

      • Note: Discount is applicable for 5 or more participants from same organization against invoice.

Course Details

Mode Offline / IIM Mumbai Campus (Offline)
Duration 18 Hrs.
Programme Dates Feb 12, 2026 to Feb 14, 2026
Program Chair Prof. Ajaya Kumar Panda, Prof. KS Ranjani, Prof. Venkateshwarlu
Program Co-Chair -

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