Flotation - Online

This course on 'Flotation' introduces the basic topics relating to 'going public' - reasons for listing of shares, listing requirements, contents of prospectus. Then it works through various methods of initial public offerings (IPOs) and different factors considered in selection of a flotation method.

The course also focuses on capital market trends in the international arena and Indian market along with the discussion of various stages involved in an IPO.

This is an asynchronous online course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Access is for 91 days. Certificates with earned credits will be awarded upon completion.


This program is ideal for new entrants to the finance field.
Students will be able to:
  • Know basic concepts of flotation
  • Discuss various methods of IPO
  • Discuss different stages in IPO
  • Discuss the risks associated with IPO
  • Discuss necessity of subsiquent issue of shares and their forms
Flotation - Introduction
This module provides an understanding of:
  • Different sources of finance
  • The term flotation
  • Various reasons for listing
  • Advantages and disadvantages of going public
  • Listing requirements and the listing procedure
  • The contents of prospectus
  • The concept of corporate governance
Duration: 1 Hour

Flotation - Special Mention
This module provides an understanding of:
  • The capital market trends in the international arena method
  • The trends of Initial Public Offerings (IPO) in the Indian market
  • The risks that are associated with IPOs
  • The different stages of an IPO
  • The roles of advisers and analysts in the IPO process
Duration: 1 Hour

Flotation - Methods
This module provides an understanding of:
  • Different factors considered for selection of flotation method
  • The various types of IPO methods.
  • The concept of corporate misconduct
  • The details of clause 49
Duration: 1 Hour

Flotation - Subsequent Issue of Shares
This module provides an understanding of:
  • The necessity of subsequent issue of shares
  • The advantages and disadvantages of subsequent issue of shares
  • The different forms of subsequent issues
  • The importance of Section 81 in regulating further issue of capital
Duration: 1 Hour

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