About this course: Finance is for “Non-financial Managers” who want to understand key financial principles and apply them in a real-world context. Over the course of the program window, you will work your way through a series of nine modules that move from understanding basic financial principles to applying financial analysis and ratios to drive decisions. In addition, each module is capped with an ending self-evaluation to ensure that you have absorbed the following key learning objectives: + Understand the language associated with finance + Know how and when to use financial terms and analysis techniques + Read and assess company performance using financial statements + Recognize the link between organizational strategy and financial objectives + Use "the numbers" to your best advantage to make more informed decisions
Who is this class for: This course is appropriate for professionals within any functional area who have limited knowledge and/or experience with finance and who need to enhance their financial acumen. Such knowledge enables managers and leaders to ask more meaningful questions, to assess the financial implications of decisions, and to be better equipped to make informed strategic choices. The online program format is for working professionals who prefer the flexibility of an online program or who cannot dedicate time for our on-campus two-day program. Participants should have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and understand basic financial calculations.
Created by: Emory University
Taught by: Thomas Smith, Assistant Professor in the Practice of Finance
Goizueta Business School
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 9 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction
This module will introduce the professor and provide an overview of the course.
4 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Thomas Smith Bio
- Video: Course Introduction
- Video: Course Overview
- Video: Course Takeaways
WEEK 2
Financial Statement Basics
This module will provide an overview of Financial Statements.
11 videos
- Video: Balance Sheet - Part 1
- Video: Balance Sheet - Part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Balance Sheet - Activity 2
- Video: Balance Sheet - Part 3
- Video: Balance Sheet - Part 4
- Discussion Prompt: Balance Sheet - Activity 4
- Video: Income Statement - Part 1
- Discussion Prompt: Income Statement - Activity 1
- Video: Income Statement - Part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Income Statement - Activity 2
- Video: Cash Flow Statement - Part 1
- Discussion Prompt: Cash Flow Statement - Activity 1
- Video: Cash Flow Statement - Part 2
- Video: Cash Flow Statement - Part 3
- Video: Cash Flow Statement - Part 4
Graded: Balance Sheet - Activity 1
Graded: Balance Sheet - Activity 3
Graded: Cash Flow Statement - Activity 2
Graded: Financial Statement Assessment
WEEK 3
Financial Statement Manipulation
This module will teach the "How-to"s for common sizing and other techniques for the manipulation of financial documents.
9 videos
- Video: Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 1
- Discussion Prompt: Common Sizing - Activity 1
- Video: Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 2
- Video: Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 3
- Discussion Prompt: Common Sizing - Activity 3
- Video: Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 4
- Discussion Prompt: Common Sizing - Activity 4
- Video: Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 1
- Video: Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Side By Side Common Sizing - Activity 1
- Video: Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 3
- Discussion Prompt: Side By Side Common Sizing - Activity 2
- Video: Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 4
Graded: Common Sizing - Activity 2
Graded: Financial Statement Manipulation Assessment
WEEK 4
Financial Statement Analysis
This module will explain ratio analysis.
5 videos
- Discussion Prompt: Financial Ratio Equation Sheet
- Video: Ratio Analysis - Part 2
- Video: Ratio Analysis - Part 3
- Discussion Prompt: Ratio Analysis - Activity 1
- Video: Ratio Analysis - Part 4
- Video: Ratio Analysis - Part 5
- Discussion Prompt: Ratio Analysis - Activity 2
Graded: Financial Statement Analysis Assessment
WEEK 5
Valuation Ratios
This module will discuss effective tax rates, valuation ratios, and management of assets.
6 videos
- Discussion Prompt: Valuation Ratios - Activity 1
- Video: Management of Assets - Part 1
- Discussion Prompt: Valuation Ratios - Activity 2
- Video: Management of Assets - Part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Valuation Ratio Activity - Part 3
- Video: Management of Assets - Part 3
- Discussion Prompt: Valuation Ratios - Activity 4
- Video: Management of Assets - Part 4
- Video: Management of Assets - Part 5
Graded: Valuation Ratios Assessment
WEEK 6
Time Value of Money
This module will teach the time value of money.
7 videos
- Video: Time Value of Money - Part 2
- Video: Annuity - Part 1
- Video: Annuity - Part 2
- Video: Perpetuity
- Video: Net Present Value - Part 1
- Video: Net Present Value - Part 2
Graded: Time Value of Money - Activity 1
Graded: Time Value of Money - Activity 2
Graded: Time Value of Money - Activity 3
Graded: Time Value of Money Assessment
WEEK 7
Investment Decision Techniques
This module will demonstrate a variety of investment decision techniques.
13 videos
- Video: Investment Decision Rules
- Video: Net Present Value
- Video: Payback Period
- Video: Average Accounting Rate of Return
- Video: Internal Rate of Return
- Video: Profitability Index
- Video: Investment Decision Rules Activity
- Discussion Prompt: Investment Decision Rules - Activity 1
- Video: Investment Decision Rules - IRR Example 1
- Video: Investment Decision Rules - IRR Example 2
- Video: Investment Decision Rules - Payback Period Example
- Video: Investment Decision Rules - Average Accounting Rate of Return Example
- Video: Investment Decision Rules - Profitability Index Example
Graded: Investment Decision Techniques Assessment
WEEK 8
Cost of Capital and Risk Management
This module will teach cost of capital, including weighted average cost of capital, and risk management
7 videos
- Video: Cost of Equity - Dividend Growth Model Part 1
- Discussion Prompt: Cost of Capital - Activity 1
- Video: Cost of Equity - Dividend Growth Model Part 2
- Video: Cost of Equity - CAPM
- Discussion Prompt: Cost of Capital - Activity 2
- Video: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) – Part 1
- Video: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) – Part 2
- Video: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) – Part 3
- Discussion Prompt: Cost of Capital - Activity 4
Graded: Cost of Capital - Activity 3
Graded: Cost of Capital and Risk Management Assessment
WEEK 9
Course Wrap-up
This module will review at a high level various components of the course.
1 video
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Ratings and Reviews
Very useful for non financial managers
Very clear instructions and a quick recap of corporate finance.
Very educational but easy for working professionals with a busy life.
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This training was very clear and gave me some tools to understand the financial language