Finance Essentials

Provided by: edX

You will learn key financial topics such as present value, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), capital budgeting, equity, bonds, diversification, portfolio choice and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), all of which are often discussed and explored in great detail in MBA programs across the globe as well as everyday business operations.


Course Objectives:

  • How to incorporate the time value of money to value assets
  • Capital budgeting for a project (such as a flat or house purchase)
  • Understand how to allocate assets for retirement
  • Understand how risky cash flows are value
  • Value a bond
  • Understand how a yield curve is obtained
  • Value a company
  • Understand how a portfolio selection problem is solved
  • Understand how correlations and diversification opportunities vary over time
  • Implement the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to estimate the required rate of return for risky assets.


Recommended Background

  • Recommended for new and experienced leaders and managers at all levels.

Course ID

ED104

Skill Focus

Beginner

Instructor(s)

edX

Employee Type

Leadership, Change leaders

Method of Delivery

Online

Estimated Effort

24 hrs

Cost

Contact for Pricing


Certification is paid for $ 79.00 ; Full financial aid available for certification