This course, part of the “Strategy and Finance for a Lifecycle of a Social Business” Specialization, delves into the fundamentals of finance, specifically the time value of money, to develop a societal lens in valuing a company. The course enables learners to understand and analyze decisions from an individual and societal perspective, emphasizing the complexity of evaluating value from multiple stakeholder viewpoints. It also encourages the consideration of societal impact, making it particularly relevant for those interested in honing their finance skills for personal decision-making.
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The course comprises six modules, covering topics such as the value of social business, time value of money terminology, simple and complex applications, and considerations for societal impact and value creation.
Module 1 explores the value and challenges of social business, covering topics such as the value of education, social entrepreneurs, and the value of the world's ecosystem services.
Module 2 provides an overview of the specialization, including its philosophy, prerequisites, and assumptions, offering a comprehensive understanding of the course structure and approach.
Module 3 introduces the terminology associated with time value of money, laying the foundation for understanding its context and application in decision-making.
Module 4 delves into simple applications of time value of money, covering concepts like present value, future value, and providing opportunities for practice and assessment.
Module 5 focuses on annuities and their future and present values, offering a comprehensive understanding of these financial instruments and their application in decision-making.
Module 6 explores complex applications of time value of money, including scenarios like loans, compounding, and valuing perpetuities, culminating in a reflection on social business and practice assignments to reinforce learning.
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