Ghana Stock Exchange Course Structure 2023

Ghana Stock Exchange Course Structure 2023. GSE Course Structure

LEVEL 100

Level 101 – Introduction to Investments

A basic survey for persons with little or no prior background on the financial markets, including potential investors, students etc. The topics include the following:

Level 201 – Fundamentals of Finance and Financial Markets

Level 200

Level 201 – Fundamentals of Finance and Financial Markets

This course introduces participants to fundamentals of Finance and Financial Markets and covers Accounting, Economics, Securities Laws, etc. It will be terminal for most non-professional students, but for aspiring professionals in the industry, it serves as the foundation and a prerequisite for further courses in preparation for licensing and/or advanced responsibilities. Topics include the following:

Economics – Introduction
Quantitative Methods
Understanding Financial Statements
Financial Markets
Corporate Finance – Introduction
Share Valuation Models
Introduction to Derivatives
Regulation of Securities Markets

Duration: 10days
Fees: GH¢480.00
Exams Fees: GH¢120.00

Level 304 – Corporate Finance

Level 300

Level 304 – Corporate Finance

A specialized course for those performing investment banking activities for brokerage firms as well as for chief financial officers and other senior personnel of potential corporate issuers. Areas of study include the following:

An overview of corporate finance
Financial Analysis
Valuation, Rate and Return e.g. The cost of capital
Capital structure and long-term financing decisions
Dividend policy and related issues
Dividend Policy
Mergers and Acquisitions
How Companies Raise Capitals

Duration: 10 days
Fees: GH¢710.00
Exams Fees: GH¢120.00

Level 303 – Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management/Introduction to Derivatives

Level 300

Level 303 – Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

A specialized course for research analysts, financial Service professionals and other interested individuals. Areas of study include the following:

Overview of Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Fixed Income Analysis and Portfolio Strategies
Risk-Return and Portfolio Formation
Valuation of Equities
Analyzing Equities
Performance Evaluation
Introduction to Derivatives: spot market, forwards, futures, options and swaps

Duration: 10 days
Fees: GH¢710.00
Exam Fees: GH¢120.00

Level 301/2 – Securities Trading and Investment Advisory Techniques

LEVEL 300

Level 301/2 – Securities Trading and Investment Advisory Techniques

A specialized course for those who will be acting as and seeking licensing as ADOs as well as professionals seeking licensing as registered representatives or investment advisors . Topics Include the following:

The stock exchange structure
Roles and Responsibilities of Licensed Dealing Members(LDM) and Authorized Dealing Officer(ADOs)
Trading procedures
Reporting and Record keeping
Clearance and Settlement
Listing application process
Investment Advice / Servicing client accounts
Agency/principal concepts
Determining the Clients needs/objectives
Identifying appropriate investment vehicles
Portfolio considerations and techniques
Salesmanship and building your business

Duration: 10 days
Fees: GH¢600.00
Fees: GH¢120.00

Level 401 – Legal and Regulatory Framework and Supervision

LEVEL 400

Level 401 – Legal & Regulatory Framework and Supervision

This course is relevant and essential for ADOs and other Senior Personnel of Stock Brokerage Firms. Directors and Managers of Banks, Financial Institutions, as well as Firms listed on the Exchange, will find the course informative and useful. Topics include: