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Finance for Non-Financial Managers
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

About

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

Modules

Meet the Instructor

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Meet the Instructor
  • Course Introduction
  • Course Overview
  • Course Takeaways

1 Readings

  • Thomas Smith Bio

Overview of Financial Statements

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Overview of Financial Statements

Balance Sheet

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Balance Sheet - Activity 1
  • Balance Sheet - Activity 3

2 Discussions

  • Balance Sheet - Activity 2
  • Balance Sheet - Activity 4

4 Videos

  • Balance Sheet - Part 1
  • Balance Sheet - Part 2
  • Balance Sheet - Part 3
  • Balance Sheet - Part 4

Income Statements

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Income Statement - Activity 1
  • Income Statement - Activity 2

2 Videos

  • Income Statement - Part 1
  • Income Statement - Part 2

Cashflow Statement

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Cash Flow Statement - Activity 2

1 Discussions

  • Cash Flow Statement - Activity 1

4 Videos

  • Cash Flow Statement - Part 1
  • Cash Flow Statement - Part 2
  • Cash Flow Statement - Part 3
  • Cash Flow Statement - Part 4

Financial Statement Basics

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Financial Statement Assessment

"How-To"

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • "How-To"

Common Sizing

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Common Sizing - Activity 2

3 Discussions

  • Common Sizing - Activity 1
  • Common Sizing - Activity 3
  • Common Sizing - Activity 4

4 Videos

  • Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 1
  • Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 2
  • Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 3
  • Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents – Part 4

Side By Side Common Sizing Analysis

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Side By Side Common Sizing - Activity 1
  • Side By Side Common Sizing - Activity 2

4 Videos

  • Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 1
  • Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 2
  • Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 3
  • Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis – Part 4

Financial Statement Manipulation Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Financial Statement Manipulation Assessment

Financial Statement Analysis

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Discussion
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3 Discussions

  • Financial Ratio Equation Sheet
  • Ratio Analysis - Activity 1
  • Ratio Analysis - Activity 2

5 Videos

  • Ratio Analysis - Part 1
  • Ratio Analysis - Part 2
  • Ratio Analysis - Part 3
  • Ratio Analysis - Part 4
  • Ratio Analysis - Part 5

Financial Statement Analysis Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Financial Statement Analysis Assessment

Valuation Ratios

    • 6 Videos
    • 4 Discussion
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4 Discussions

  • Valuation Ratios - Activity 1
  • Valuation Ratios - Activity 2
  • Valuation Ratio Activity - Part 3
  • Valuation Ratios - Activity 4

6 Videos

  • Effective Tax Rate
  • Management of Assets - Part 1
  • Management of Assets - Part 2
  • Management of Assets - Part 3
  • Management of Assets - Part 4
  • Management of Assets - Part 5

Valuation Ratios Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Valuation Ratios Assessment

Time Value of Money

    • 7 Videos
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Time Value of Money - Activity 1
  • Time Value of Money - Activity 2
  • Time Value of Money - Activity 3

7 Videos

  • Time Value of Money - Part 1
  • Time Value of Money - Part 2
  • Annuity - Part 1
  • Annuity - Part 2
  • Perpetuity
  • Net Present Value - Part 1
  • Net Present Value - Part 2

Time Value of Money Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Time Value of Money Assessment

Investment Decision Techniques

    • 13 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Investment Decision Rules - Activity 1

13 Videos

  • Investment Decision Techniques
  • Investment Decision Rules
  • Net Present Value
  • Payback Period
  • Average Accounting Rate of Return
  • Internal Rate of Return
  • Profitability Index
  • Investment Decision Rules Activity
  • Investment Decision Rules - IRR Example 1
  • Investment Decision Rules - IRR Example 2
  • Investment Decision Rules - Payback Period Example
  • Investment Decision Rules - Average Accounting Rate of Return Example
  • Investment Decision Rules - Profitability Index Example

Investment Decision Techniques Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Investment Decision Techniques Assessment

Cost of Capital and Risk Management

    • 7 Videos
    • 3 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Cost of Capital - Activity 3

3 Discussions

  • Cost of Capital - Activity 1
  • Cost of Capital - Activity 2
  • Cost of Capital - Activity 4

7 Videos

  • Cost of Capital and Risk Management
  • Cost of Equity - Dividend Growth Model Part 1
  • Cost of Equity - Dividend Growth Model Part 2
  • Cost of Equity - CAPM
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) – Part 1
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) – Part 2
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) – Part 3

Cost of Capital and Risk Management Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Cost of Capital and Risk Management Assessment

Course Wrap-up

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Course Wrap-up

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"Finance for Non-Financial Managers" is a professional course designed for business and management professionals seeking to grasp essential financial principles. Taught by Coursera, this comprehensive program spans nine modules, covering everything from basic finance to advanced financial analysis and decision-making. Learners will gain skills to read financial statements, understand financial terminology, and link organizational strategy with financial goals. The course includes self-evaluations to reinforce learning and is available through Starter and Professional subscription options, making it accessible for those looking to enhance their financial acumen.

Thomas Smith
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Thomas Smith