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Capital Risk Execution Systems & Trading

Develop a structured approach to market analysis, portfolio construction and risk management.

8 monthsWeekend hybrid format
8 modulesAcross four terms
75 credits18 + 18 + 19 + 20 credits
Entry profileGraduates; prior trading experience helpful, not mandatory
THE PROGRAMME

A wider perspective.A practical focus.

Build a disciplined approach to understanding markets, constructing portfolios and assessing risk. CREST connects analytical frameworks with simulations, professional tools and applied market exercises, progressing towards an integrated markets and advisory capstone.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you’ll work
towards.

Capabilities developed through the programme’s academic themes and applied learning.

01

Analyse market instruments

Apply valuation frameworks to equities and understand the mechanics and risk of derivatives.

02

Test a trading idea

Use technical analysis, backtesting concepts and performance evidence to evaluate a strategy.

03

Construct a portfolio

Connect asset allocation, diversification and optimisation with investment objectives.

04

Measure downside risk

Explore stress testing, value-at-risk and hedging to understand portfolio exposures.

05

Review execution and performance

Compare outcomes with benchmarks and reflect on the relationship between process and results.

06

Develop an advisory proposition

Integrate markets, portfolio and business thinking through the wealth-management capstone.

CAREER RELEVANCE

Who it suits.
What you can apply.

Connect your current experience and ambitions with the practical capabilities developed through this programme.

THIS PROGRAMME SUITS

Graduates and finance enthusiasts

Capabilities you develop

Build foundations in equity valuation, derivatives and market analysis.

How you can apply them

Prepare a company-valuation report and explain the risk in a trading idea.

THIS PROGRAMME SUITS

Retail traders seeking a more systematic approach

Capabilities you develop

Backtest strategies, construct portfolios and assess drawdowns.

How you can apply them

Compare strategies using risk-adjusted performance and document a disciplined trading process.

THIS PROGRAMME SUITS

Professionals exploring portfolio or wealth-management work

Capabilities you develop

Apply asset allocation, stress testing and advisory-business planning.

How you can apply them

Present a multi-asset portfolio rationale and a client-acquisition business plan.

These examples connect the published curriculum to practical work. Programme fit and formal eligibility are separate; career outcomes depend on your experience, performance and opportunities.

Discuss your career goals
THE LEARNING PATHWAY

Explore the curriculum.

4 connected stages.
Expand each stage to explore the topics and practical application.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE
  • Equity analysis, valuation frameworks and discounted cash-flow analysis.
  • Options, Greeks, futures and foreign-exchange exposure.
  • Derivatives strategies and execution considerations.
  • Term allocation: 18 credits.

BEYOND THE SYLLABUS

From understanding
to application.

Market simulations, professional tools, practitioner mentorship and supervised trading exercises connect concepts to decisions. Learning does not guarantee investment returns.

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Simulate & evaluate

Use market simulations and analytical exercises to examine decisions before drawing conclusions.

02 / THE EXPERIENCE

Learn with practitioner context

Connect professional tools and mentorship with structured learning in valuation, trading and risk.

03 / THE EXPERIENCE

Integrate through a capstone

Bring portfolio and advisory thinking together. Trading participation and any use of live capital require confirmed programme terms.

YOUR LEARNING SCHEDULE

A clear path through
the programme.

Explore how the learning develops over time.

01

Months 1–2 · Foundations and derivatives

Equity valuation, DCF analysis, market mechanics, futures and options Greeks.

02

Months 3–4 · Systematic investing

Technical analysis, Python backtesting, allocation and portfolio optimisation.

03

Months 5–6 · Risk and alternatives

Value-at-Risk, stress tests, hedging, REITs, commodities and cross-asset relationships.

04

Months 7–8 · Execution and advisory

Supervised trading, performance benchmarking and a wealth-advisory capstone.

INDUSTRY & GLOBAL EXPOSURE

Learning beyond the classroom

Market-focused industry exposure and global learning broaden understanding of financial systems, global markets and technology-led transformation.

BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO

Projects with
practical purpose.

Assignments, labs and capstones described in the published programme.

Equity and derivatives reports

Company valuation, portfolio construction and a derivatives-strategy report.

Algorithmic strategy

Develop and backtest a systematic trading idea and evaluate risk-adjusted performance.

Risk simulation

Stress-test a multi-asset portfolio and assess alternative hedges.

Wealth Launchpad

Develop a wealth-advisory business plan, client-acquisition approach and institutional pitch. The source uses a ₹5 crore AUM planning target; it is a capstone scenario, not an assured asset base.

Tools & frameworks

  • Bloomberg Terminal
  • TradingView
  • Python backtesting
  • Options-chain analytics
  • NSE market datasets
  • Monte Carlo simulation
  • Value-at-Risk
  • Sharpe ratio and drawdown analysis

Career directions

  • Trading and capital markets
  • Portfolio management
  • Wealth management
  • Financial research
  • Investment advisory
  • Financial consulting
  • Independent market and advisory ventures

These are areas the learning can support, rather than promises of a role, promotion, placement or business outcome.

RECOGNITION OF YOUR LEARNING

Mark your achievement.

Programme completion certificate

Illustrative certificate design. Confirm the official award and completion criteria. Programme completion does not itself confer a professional licence or regulatory authorisation.

Ask about award requirements

Illustrative artwork. Final certificate format and wording may differ.

FEES & YOUR INVESTMENT

₹15,00,000 + GST as applicable

Published total: ₹25,000 admission + ₹14,75,000 tuition. Confirm trading participation terms and current inclusions with admissions. GST is additional where applicable; admissions will confirm the final amount payable.

Admission
₹25,000
Tuition
₹14,75,000
Published total
₹15,00,000 + GST as applicable

Before you enrol

Request the current fee schedule, payment terms, applicable taxes, refund policy and a written breakdown of programme inclusions.

Published programme information
YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY
01

Expression of interest

Share your background, programme interest and goals.

02

Profile submission

Provide your personal and professional details and resume through the admissions process.

03

Admissions dialogue

Discuss your aspirations, eligibility and programme fit with the team.

04

Expert interaction

Meet academic or industry experts for the programme selection discussion.

05

Offer of admission

Selected applicants receive a formal offer.

06

Enrolment confirmation

Review your offer and complete the required admission formalities.

PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Details to confirm
with admissions.

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to expect.

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