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Financial Management Course
Strategic Business Finance and Management
Learn how to calculate the capital budget, discount rate, dividend decisions, and management of working capital. Join our financial management course to gain essential knowledge in business finance.
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Business Finance
Investment Decisions
Capital Budgeting Decisions
Discount Rate Calculation
Capital Structure and Leverage
Dividend Decision Working Capital Management
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50+ Guided Projects
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About this course
The Business Finance course equips you with practical financial decision-making skills used by managers and business leaders. You will build a strong understanding of financial management, time value of money, and capital budgeting, learning how to evaluate investments using real cash flows and discounting techniques. The course covers how to calculate the cost of capital, assess risk and return, design an effective capital structure, and understand how dividend decisions influence shareholder value and long-term strategy.
By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze investment opportunities and make sound financial recommendations that support business growth. Through a guided project, you will evaluate real-world investment projects using tools such as NPV, IRR, and payback period, while applying discount rate calculations and working capital concepts. This hands-on experience helps you improve financial judgment, support strategic planning, and confidently contribute to finance-related decisions in corporate or entrepreneurial roles.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Overview of Business Finance
4 items
1.25 hr
- Business Finance - Overview
- Value Maximization
- Finance and Time Value of Money
- Compounding and Discounting
Investment Decisions–Capital Budgeting Decisions
4 items
1.17 hr
- Capital Budgeting Decisions
- Estimation of Cash Flows for Capital Budgeting Decisions
- Capital Budgeting Techniques
- Case Study – Decision under Fund Constraint
Discount Rate Calculation
2 items
1.33 hr
- Cost of Capital
- Cost of Equity and Retained Earnings
Capital Structure and Leverage
2 items
2.16 hr
- Capital Structure
- Operating and Financial Leverage
Dividend Decision
2 items
2.09 hr
- Dividend Decision - Introduction and Types
- Dividend Policy
Working Capital Management
5 items
2.36 hr
- Overview and Objectives of Working Capital
- Cash and Liquidity as a Component of Working Capital
- Tools for Planning Cash
- Working Capital Decisions
- Financing Working Capital
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Solve real-world projects in this financial manager course with step-by-step guidance and practical exercises. Analyze investment opportunities, estimate cash flows, apply NPV, IRR, & payback methods to make informed decisions and build a standout resume.
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- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Evaluating Investment Projects Using Capital Budgeting
- This project tasks learners with analyzing potential investment opportunities for a company using capital budgeting techniques. Learners will estimate cash flows, calculate discount rates and apply methods like NPV, IRR, and payback period to make informed investment decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take this financial management online course?
This course is designed for business professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and finance students. It helps to develop the skills of financial decision-making and improve understanding of the principles of corporate finance.
What topics are covered in this money management course?
Once you start the course, you’ll be well versed in the fundamentals of financial management. The other topics taught in this course are:
- Capital budgeting
- Investment decisions
- The discount rate calculation
- Capital structure and leverage
- Dividend policy
- Management of the working capital.
Do I need prior finance experience to take this course?
To enroll in this financial management online course, basic knowledge of finance or accounting can be helpful. However, all concepts are explained and covered clearly. This makes the course suitable for anyone who wants to improve their financial skills.
What practical skills will I gain from this course?
You will learn to evaluate investment opportunities. You will calculate discount rates, optimal capital structure, make an effective dividend policy and cost-effectively manage the working capital.
Does this financial management course include hands-on projects?
Yes, You will work on real-world examples and exercises. These allow you to apply financial concepts to business scenarios and reinforce your learning.
How will this financial manager course help my career?
The strategic management course enhances your financial literacy, enabling more informed decision-making. You will learn how to maximize assets and contribute to business growth. It equips you with the skills of a finance manager.
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