The Asian College Of Journalism has introduced a 13-day ACJ-bloomberg bootcamp on financial markets. The goal of this course is to offer a comprehensive foundation in the finance world to the students.

Graduates from any stream can apply to this course. Asian College of Journalism also says that this course will be useful for future investors, stock market veterans, mid-career journalists, or anyone eager to enhance their financial knowledge and gain expertise. Industry leading expert instructors from Sapient Finserv, Axis Securities, and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association will be delivering this course to the students.

This short-term course will be able to provide insights into the financial market’s essential components. It will assist students with skills and knowledge required to make informed investments. This course will also provide an understanding of the cross-asset world and the different impact of markets on one another over various business cycles. This course will be a practical usage of the Bloomberg terminal.

The students enrolled in this course will learn to assess the true value of companies by analyzing industry conditions, financial statements, and economic factors. It will also develop the ability to understand undervalued opportunities and inform investment decisions. They will witness the world of fixed income securities and bonds. It will assist the student in understanding the dynamics of interest rate and how can they diversify and stabilize these instruments in their investment portfolio. The enrolled students will develop a strong foundation in personal finance management from saving, budgeting, to investing and planning.

This course will be taught offline at ACJ Campus, Taramani, Chennai. The classes will begin from 14 December 2024 and the fees for the course will be INR 1,18,000.

What is a bootcamp?

It is a short-term training course with an intensive knowledge program customized to instantly equip individuals with certain set of skills and knowledge. These programs generally focuses on fields such as data science, coding, web development, but may also cover various topics such as marketing, design, or business.

Bootcamps are famous for their fast-paced, in-depth learning environments, that generally has a span of a few weeks to several months. It also involves real-time projects, problem-solving, and mentorship from known industry professionals. The bootcamp aims to prepare the attendees to advance their career or get an easy and quick entry into the job market.

How will this course help students learn financial management?

This course will be a one stop destination for students to learn investment, equities, IPOs, and other financial tasks. This course will help the offer knowledge about:

• Essential components of financial markets: Essential components of financial markets: This will include an overview of different asset classes, market participants, and market mechanisms.
• Informed investment decisions: Students will learn how to analyze financial data, assess risk, and make sound investment choices.
• Cross-asset world: The course will explore how different markets (stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, etc.) interact and influence each other.
• Business cycles: Students will gain an understanding of how economic cycles impact financial markets and investment strategies.
• Practical usage of Bloomberg Terminal: This powerful financial analysis tool will be used to conduct real-world research and analysis.
• By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of financial concepts and tools, enabling them to make informed decisions about their own finances and potentially pursue careers in finance or financial journalism.

Additionally, this course will equip students with the skills to effectively communicate complex financial information to a diverse audience, including non-financial professionals. They will learn how to translate technical jargon into clear and concise language, creating engaging narratives that resonate with readers and viewers. This ability to bridge the gap between finance and journalism will make graduates highly valuable assets in the media industry, capable of producing insightful and informative financial news content.