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Business and Financial Modeling

University of Pennsylvania

Gain the expertise to make informed business and financial decisions with Wharton's Business and Financial Modeling Specialization. This comprehensive program introduces you to the fundamentals of quantitative modeling, spreadsheet analysis, risk management, and decision-making optimization. Through a series of engaging modules, you will learn to create your own quantitative models, predict and map data using spreadsheets, and structure decision-making processes for optimal outcomes.

  • Explore the fundamentals of quantitative modeling to understand present and past business activities and forecast the future.
  • Learn to use spreadsheets for data analysis, prediction, and decision tree creation.
  • Understand how to create quantitative models reflecting complex realities, including elements of risk and uncertainty.
  • Acquire the skills to transform data into better business decisions and structure decision-making for optimum results.
  • Capstone project using Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) to recommend a business strategy based on quantitative models.

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Course Modules

The Business and Financial Modeling Specialization comprises modules on quantitative modeling fundamentals, spreadsheet analysis, risk management, decision-making, and a capstone project using WRDS for data-driven business strategy recommendations.

Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

How can you put data to work for you? This module delves into the fundamentals of quantitative modeling, enabling you to understand present and past business activities and forecast the future. Through short lectures and demonstrations, you will learn key ideas and processes essential for creating your own models.

Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

Discover the power of spreadsheets for data analysis and prediction in this module. Gain basic familiarity with Excel or Sheets and learn to use formulas to harness the potential of spreadsheets for mapping and predicting data, thereby setting the stage for building models in subsequent courses.

Modeling Risk and Realities

Learn how to create quantitative models reflecting complex realities, incorporating elements of risk and uncertainty. Develop predictive models for identifying optimal choices and understand the basics of risk measurement and management, empowering you to make data-informed decisions.

Decision-Making and Scenarios

Acquire the skills to transform data into better business decisions and structure decision-making for optimal results. Professors guide you through modeling common business and financial scenarios, enhancing your ability to derive useful insights and determine the best solutions for your enterprise.

Wharton Business and Financial Modeling Capstone

In the capstone project, recommend a business strategy using quantitative models constructed with WRDS data. Implement decision-making skills to structure a professional PowerPoint presentation detailing data-driven business strategies.

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