This course is an introduction to decision-making criteria widely used in the real world and will help you understand the foundational principles of how most organizations make decisions. This course is part of a specialization titled “Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision-Making” and is helpful if you are interested in applying to an MBA degree program or learning the foundations of finance to be more effective in your career.
Dieser Kurs ist Teil der Spezialisierung Spezialisierung Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making
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Spezialisierung Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision MakingUniversity of MichiganÜber diesen Kurs
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Stufe „Anfänger“
Some exposure to algebra and problem-solving and an introductory understanding of time value of money (TVM)
Ca. 18 Stunden zum Abschließen
Englisch
Untertitel: Französisch, Portugiesisch (europäisch), Russisch, Englisch, Spanisch
Was Sie lernen werden
Enable you to use modern decision criteria
Evaluating different projects
Choosing the best alternatives you are confronted with based on financial thinking and analysis
Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben
Calculating the Internal Rate of Return of a ProjectCalculating Net Present Value of a Project
Zertifikat zur Vorlage
Erhalten Sie nach Abschluss ein Zertifikat
100 % online
Beginnen Sie sofort und lernen Sie in Ihrem eigenen Tempo.
Flexible Fristen
Setzen Sie Fristen gemäß Ihrem Zeitplan zurück.
Stufe „Anfänger“
Some exposure to algebra and problem-solving and an introductory understanding of time value of money (TVM)
Ca. 18 Stunden zum Abschließen
Englisch
Untertitel: Französisch, Portugiesisch (europäisch), Russisch, Englisch, Spanisch
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University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
week 1: Decision Criteria
During this week, we develop a basic understanding of alternative decision criteria - Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability, etc. - that are commonly used in the real world, with a focus on a critical evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses.
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
6 Videos (Gesamt 79 min), 4 Lektüren
6 Stunden zum Abschließen
Week 2: Decision Making - A Deeper Look
Having looked at multiple decision criteria last week, we will focus this week on a more deeper and critical analysis of the most widely used Criteria. Again, we will use examples to evaluate all issues. This week will also include the first graded assignment.
6 Stunden zum Abschließen
5 Videos (Gesamt 71 min), 1 Lektüre, 2 Quiz
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
week 3: Cash Flows
This week we will introduce the basics of cash flows, one of two critical inputs to any value-creating decision. Some exposure to Accounting will be helpful and Ross School of Business also offers a MOOC on the basics of Accounting.
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
5 Videos (Gesamt 77 min), 1 Lektüre
7 Stunden zum Abschließen
week 4: Applications of Cash Flows
This week is all practice of cash flows. You are encouraged to use a detailed Cash Flow Template to create one for yourself. This will require putting together a bunch of information in a Spreadsheet and learn how to do some financial modeling. You will then have to submit the second and last graded assignment for this course that will help you evaluate your skills.
7 Stunden zum Abschließen
4 Lektüren
Bewertungen
Top-Bewertungen von DECISION CRITERIA & APPLICATIONS
von AB9. Mai 2020
Amazing content! Really loved the way of teaching. Examples provided in the practice assignments are rich in content and really relatable with real world Loved this course!
von AS22. Apr. 2019
An excellent course for decision making criteria and an intuitive as well as practical course for such concepts as IRR bench marking, cost of capital etc.
von SH7. Mai 2019
The discussion and examples regarding NPV and IRR was very clear. It was also a good overview of project and business cash flows.
von SR1. Juni 2020
The formulae are a bit confusing and the assignments are tricky without Googling some external concepts. Great course overall.
Über den Spezialisierung Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making
Understand and apply the foundational principles of finance to most business problems and strategies. This integrated set of courses focuses on both the theory and practice of financial decision-making through an applied lens. Ideal for learners seeking to advance their career and/or pursue a business degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, a great understanding of foundational concepts in finance will help you to understand the principles of personal finance and investing. After successful completion of the four-course program, you will be equipped to make thoughtful decisions based on a framework built using multiple advances in modern financial theory.
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