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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification course will be covering the details of the changing paradigm of the present-day construction industry. The programme serves as an introductory course to the different contracting models and discusses the role of the government as a regulator. 

The Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification syllabus contains important topics such as- systems of accounting, provisions, cash book, profit and loss account, accounting equation, cash flow statement, reserves, journal and ledger entries, trial balance. During the eight-week programme, the students will be getting to work on regular assignments. 

The modules covered under the programme will facilitate the students in formulating financial analysing statements. The course will be providing real-world case studies that will especially be helping the practising engineers. The programme on Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers by Swayam will thus help the students to build up their skills in accounting and finance.

The Highlights

  • Course partnered by IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi
  • The course duration of 8 weeks 
  • Certificate of completion is recognized by the government 
  • Certificate of completion issued by IIT Kanpur and NPTEL

Important dates

Certificate Exam Date

Start Date : 22 Mar, 2025

Programme Offerings

  • videos
  • audio
  • Pre recorded lectures
  • case study
  • Quiz
  • tests
  • assessments
  • assignments.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Kanpur
  • The Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers fees is Rs. 1,000 which needs to be paid by candidates. 
  • The registration fee for the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers program is free.

Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers fees details - 

Particulars

Amount

Registration fee

Free

Examination fee

Rs. 1,000/-


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualification Details

The students have to score 75% in their final examination that will be conducted out of 100 marks and they have to get 25% in the internal assignments that will be calculated on the basis of 6 assignments out of the total 8 assignments. Only then will the successful students get the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification.

What you will learn

Financial knowledge

In the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers online course, the registered candidates will be learning about-

  • They will be analyzing the financial statements and accordingly frame policies.
  • Candidates will be working on capital budgeting and its allied mechanisms.
  • Students will also learn about the internal rate of return (IRR).
  • Applicants in detail will study the process of financial planning.
  • In the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification syllabus, candidates will be learning about the details of financial ratios.
  • The candidates in the course will be learning about the process of calculating balance sheets.
  • Participants will be studying the systems of accounting.
  • The method of maintaining books and journals with respect to financial budgeting will also be covered.
  • The accounting concepts will be explained to the students.
  • Candidates will also be dealing with trial balance and work on calculating profit and loss.

Who it is for

The Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers training has been structured for the following students-

  • The graduate students who are now studying civil engineering can apply for this program.

Application Details

For applying to the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers program follow the listed steps-

Step 1: The application link has been provided below the students are requested to visit it-https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ce34/preview

Step 2: After checking all the details, candidates can make themselves registered with the Swayam platform. 

Step 3: Next step is concerned with login into the candidate’s portal for enrolling in the course. 

Step 4: The candidate can join the course after login into the account by just clicking ‘join’.

Step 5: The candidate got registered for the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers program.

Note-  The form can not be accessed now since the process of the application has not yet started to get more details please contact the management.

The Syllabus

  • Basic Accounting and concepts in finance
  • Book keeping: definitions, objectives, elements, journal and ledger

  • Accounting & Concepts in Finance I: definitions, objectives, characteristics, limitations, basic terms
  • GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

  • Accounting & Concepts in Finance II: Systems of accounting, cash book, bank book, depreciation
  • Provisions, reserves, accounting equation, journal & ledger entries, trial balance, profit & loss; account, balance sheet, cash flow statement)

  • Analysis of financial statements I: Financial leverage, financial ratios

  • Analysis of financial statements II: Significance and applications

  • Financial planning including capital budgeting I: Definition, financial planning options and objectives, time value of money

  • Financial planning including capital budgeting II: simple and compound  interest, rule of 72, methods of capital budgeting - payback period

  • Financial planning including capital budgeting III: Accounting rate of return (ARR), net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR)

Instructors

IIT Delhi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Where will the students get placement once the program completes?

The candidates can explore different options on the job front in the field of civil after completing this course.

2: Is the course a free course?

Yes, according to the government guidelines the course has been structured as free.

3: Where are the classes going to be held?

The classes for the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification course is going to be held online.

4: To apply for the program how much money do I need to pay?

The students need not pay any extra amount for the application and the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers fee.

5: Will certificate be issued?

Yes, all the successful candidates will be getting certificates issued if they appear for the final examination.

6: Where will the lectures be conducted?

The lectures for the Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification course will be held on the online platform.

7: Where is the course curriculum given?

The Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers certification syllabus has been mentioned on the website.

8: Can the postgraduate students apply for the course?

Yes, both graduate and postgraduate students can apply for the session.

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