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PGDM in Securities Markets
A 2-Year, Market-Driven Management Program at Ashoka School of Business
Build Careers in Trading, Investments, Research, and Global Finance
This program is designed for students who want to work with financial markets professionally, not just study them from textbooks.
Most finance programs: This PGDM is built to close that gap. Key Highlight (Parent-Friendly Explanation): Finance employers want candidates who understand how markets behave in real time, not just exam answers. Students stop seeing markets as “quick money” and start seeing them as a profession with rules and discipline. This program blends: Prop desks, funds, and banks want freshers who: Students train on tools commonly used across: These are employability tools, not speculative apps. Students graduate with credible credentials, not just a degree. Certifications signal serious intent and baseline competence to recruiters. This is a non-negotiable pillar of the program. Even if a student doesn’t become a trader, they: Unlike traditional programs where exposure comes late: Higher confidence and better conversion during internships in:
Why This Program Exists
What Makes It Different
A ₹50 lakh faculty-managed live portfolio is used throughout the program.
Students do not trade recklessly—they study how professionals manage money, risk, and emotions using real market data.Live Markets Learning from Day One
Why this matters:
What Students Actually Do
Outcome:
Curriculum Inspired by Global Market Standards (CMT + CQF Thinking)
Why this matters to employers:
Industry-Grade Tools (What Professionals Actually Use)
Tools Covered
Parent reassurance:
Professional Certifications (Recognised by Industry)
Included Certifications
Why this matters:
Personal Finance Foundation (4 Dedicated Subjects)
What Students Learn
Parent takeaway:
Internship-Ready by the End of Year One
Result:
GET PLACED DURING THE PROGRAM
IN JUST 6 MONTHS
10 CRORES FUND
INCENTIVES ON PROFITS AFTER PLACEMENT
Get Recruited by
ASSEST MANAGEMENT COMPANIES & FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS
Trimester-wise Curriculum
| S.No | Semester 1 – Foundations + Live Markets |
|---|---|
| 1 | Financial Markets |
| 2 | Market Microstructure |
| 3 | Quantitative Methods |
| 4 | Financial Statement Analysis |
| 5 | Economics |
| 6 | Behavioral Finance |
| S.No | Semester 2 – Technicals, Derivatives & Personal Finance Basics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Analysis I & II |
| 2 | Derivatives |
| 3 | Volatility |
| 4 | Personal Finance: Planning & Insurance |
| S.No | Semester 3 – Global Markets & Asset Management |
|---|---|
| 1 | Global Markets |
| 2 | Fixed Income |
| 3 | Asset Management |
| 4 | Investment Banking Operations |
| 5 | Personal Finance: Wealth Planning & Taxation |
| S.No | Semester 4 – Quant, Algo & Portfolio Management |
|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolio Management |
| 2 | Algorithmic Trading |
| 3 | Advanced Quant Methods |
Electives* (Choose 2): Please Overlook for now
| 1 | Equity Research |
|---|---|
| 2 | Advanced Technical Analysis |
| 3 | Global Derivatives |
| 4 | FinTech / WealthTech |
| 5 | Treasury & Markets |
| S.No | TRIMESTER VI – Portfolio Management & Capstone |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fusion Analysis |
| 2 | Portfolio Construction & Management |
| 3 | Applied Quantitative Techniques & Robustness |
| 4 | Capstone Project |
Trimester I – Foundations & Basics
- Principles of Management
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Managerial Economics
- Business Communication & Professional Skills
- Foundations of Financial Market Analysis
- Risk Management Fundamentals
- Classical Charting and Candlesticks
- Market Internals & Sentiment
Trimester II – Financial Tools
- Quantitative Techniques for Management
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets & Institutions (Indian & Global)
- Technical Indicators and Cycle Theory
- Anchored VWAP
- Bollinger Bands & Practical Applications
- Volatility Analysis & Measurement
- Foundations of Cycle Analysis
- Trading Lab – Market Simulation I
Trimester III – Market Analytics & Behaviour
- Marketing Management
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Advanced Volatility & Comparative Analysis
- Volatility Indexes – Advanced Concepts
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Relative Strength and its Uses
- Behavioral Finance
- Trading Lab – Market Simulation II
Trimester IV – Quantitative & Regulatory Framework
- Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
- Indian Financial Regulation (SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Taxation)
- Advanced Comparative & Quantitative Methods
- Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG)
- Applied Cycle Analysis
- Statistics of Backtesting
- Systematic Approaches & Development
- Python & R for Financial Data Analysis
Trimester V – Portfolio Construction & Algo Trading
- Systematic Trading Strategies
- Tactical Asset Allocation
- Trading Systems & Quantitative Techniques
- Derivatives & Fixed Income Securities
- ESG & Sustainable Investing
- Trading Lab – Market Simulation III
Trimester VI – Portfolio Management & Capstone
- Fusion Analysis
- Portfolio Construction & Management
- Applied Quantitative Techniques & Robustness
- Capstone Project
Career Pathways
Graduates of the PGDM-Securities Markets will be ready for leadership roles such as:
Trading & Markets Roles
- Equity / Derivatives Trader
- Technical or Quant Analyst
- Algo Trading Intern
- Market Research Analyst
Finance & Global Bank (GCC) Roles
- Investment Banking Operations
- Global Markets Operations
- Fund Accounting & Custody
- Wealth Management Advisory
FinTech & Analytics Roles
- Market Data Analyst
- Risk & Reporting Analyst
- Trading Technology Support
Portfolio Manager
Algo Trading Strategist
Research Analyst (Equity, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Commodities)
Investment Banker – Markets Division
Risk Manager
What Students Graduate With
- Exposure to a ₹50 lakh live portfolio
- Strong understanding of markets, risk, and behaviour
- Multiple industry-recognised certifications
- Job-ready technical skills (Python, SQL, Power BI)
- Personal finance discipline for life
- A professionally backtested capstone project
- Internship and placement readiness
Admissions
- Open to graduates from any discipline
- Ideal for students with curiosity, discipline, and interest in markets
- Selection via:
- Entrance test
- Personal interview
Final One Line Summary
This program trains students to respect money, understand markets deeply, and build stable careers in modern finance—without gambling or shortcuts.
Recruiter Category | Who These Recruiters Are (Examples) | Core Business (What They Actually Do) | What the Student Learns in This PGDM | Why Parents Can Trust This Career Path |
Indian Stock Exchanges & Brokerages | NSE, BSE, Motilal Oswal, ICICI Securities, HDFC Securities | Trade execution, brokerage services, market surveillance, research & advisory | Market microstructure, trading systems, order flow, live market behaviour | Stable finance careers; understanding markets as a system, not gambling |
Asset Management Companies (AMCs), PMS & AIFs | SBI Mutual Fund, HDFC Asset Management, Axis Mutual Fund, Marcellus Investment Managers | Managing long-term investor money, equity & fixed-income research, portfolio building | Financial statement analysis, behavioural finance, portfolio & risk management | Teaches capital protection, patience, and discipline—not speculation |
Global Investment Banks (India Offices & GCCs) | Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citi, HSBC | Global markets operations, trade lifecycle, risk & compliance, analytics | Global markets, derivatives, IB operations, Bloomberg, Power BI | Safe, globally respected careers with structured growth |
Hedge Funds & Buy-Side Firms (Hiring in India) | DE Shaw, WorldQuant, AQR Capital Management, Two Sigma | Research-driven investing, quantitative strategies, risk modelling | Quant methods, Python, backtesting, volatility & drawdown control | Research-oriented, logic-based finance—not thrill-based trading |
Proprietary Trading Desks (India & India-Linked) | Tower Research Capital, AlphaGrep, Graviton Research Capital, iRage | Trading firm’s own capital with strict rules and risk limits | Technical analysis, derivatives, rule-based trading, live portfolio learning | Highly disciplined environment; rules, accountability, no gambling |
FinTech, Market Data & Analytics Firms | Zerodha, Upstox, Groww, CRISIL, Morningstar India | Trading platforms, market data, risk analytics, reporting systems | Python, SQL, Power BI, market data interpretation | Combines technology + finance, strong demand and career flexibility |