Explore the fundamentals of finance in this comprehensive course from the University of Pennsylvania. Delve into topics such as time value of money, risk-return tradeoff, cost of capital, and discounted cash flow analysis. Gain insights into personal finance, corporate decision-making, and financial intermediation.
Key concepts and applications covered in the course include:
Certificate Available ✔
Get Started / More Info
This course comprises four modules covering topics such as time value of money, interest rates, discounted cash flow analysis, and return on investment.
Module 1 delves into the fundamental concept of time value of money, covering compounding, discounting, and useful shortcuts. Gain insights into taxes, intuition, and the big picture course motivation. The module also includes a quiz problem answer input and lecture slides.
Module 2 explores interest rates, inflation, APR, EAR, and the term structure. It also covers discounted cash flow and decision making. The module includes lecture slides and a quiz to reinforce learning.
Module 3 focuses on discounted cash flow analysis, covering free cash flow, forecast drivers, and forecasting free cash flow. It includes a tablet case spreadsheet for practical application and a quiz for assessment.
Module 4 provides insights into return on investment, decision criteria, sensitivity analysis, and the calculation of return on investment. The module also includes lecture slides and a quiz for evaluation.
Prepare for a career in financial analysis and gain a well-rounded understanding of key financial concepts to drive organizational success.
Create a basic budget using Google Sheets in this hands-on project. Learn to format, share, and present your budget for personal or professional use.
ESG-focused Financial Products is a comprehensive course covering the evolving landscape of ESG investing, focusing on green assets, fixed income products, and ESG-themed...
Trading Algorithms is a comprehensive course covering two effective trading strategies in emerging markets. Learn to read academic papers, implement trading strategies,...