Expert study for knowledge and expertise in making capital investment decisions, financing a business, and managing working capital
A Program which provides a comprehensive introduction to the core elements of financial management and its role in business success. This Program covers the principles and importance of efficient financial management, and how financial information can be used to improve the quality of management decision-making. It deals with planning, investment decisions, project analysis, managing risk, types and sources of finance and financial markets. It covers the vitally important topic of the management of working capital, of ensuring liquidity and business survival. Key terms are highlighted for rapid understanding of the main techniques and concepts.
Course Outline Summary
Module 1 - The role of business finance
Module 2 - Capital investment decisions - an introduction
Module 3 - Methods of Investment Appraisal
Module 4 - Managing investment projects
Module 5 - Financing a business: internal sources of finance
Module 6 - Granting credit
Module 7 - The role of the stock exchange
Module 8 - Working capital
Module 9 - Managing working capital (I): stocks and cash
Module 10 - Managing working capital (II): debtors and creditors
Module 11 - Dividends, dividend policies, dividend decisions
Module 12 - Gearing