Essentials of Corporate Finance
Learn the foundations of accounting, financial analysis and the measurement of value creation.
About This Specialization
You will gain a firm understanding of corporate finance, including accounting principles and financial analysis, how value is created by global markets, the choices firms face when making financial decisions and defining attitudes towards risk. The Specialization concludes with a Capstone project that allows you to apply the skills you've learned throughout the courses.
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5 courses
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Courses
- Intermediate Specialization.
- Some related experience required.
COURSE 1
The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis
Upcoming session: Aug 14 — Sep 18.- Commitment
- 4-6 hours/week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
In this course, participants will learn the foundations of accounting principles and financial analysis, develop an understanding of the links between these, and the measurement of value creation at the firm level. This is the first course in a four-course Specialization on the Essentials of Corporate Financial Analysis and Decision-Making, created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/jeoa83tCOURSE 2
The Role of Global Capital Markets
Upcoming session: Aug 14 — Sep 18.- Commitment
- 4-6 hours/week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
In this course, participants will learn about how different markets around the world can interact to create value for, and effectively manage the risk of, corporations and their stakeholders. This is part of a Specialization in corporate finance created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/j7wyowoCOURSE 3
Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation
Upcoming session: Aug 7 — Sep 11.- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
In this course, participants will learn about the key financial decisions modern corporations face, as well as the alternative methods that can be employed to optimize the value of the firm’s assets. This is part of a Specialization in corporate finance created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon).COURSE 4
Alternative Approaches to Valuation and Investment
Upcoming session: Aug 7 — Sep 11.- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
In this course, participants will develop an understanding of the intuitive foundations of asset and investment valuation, and how alternative valuation techniques may be used in practice. This is part of a Specialization in corporate finance created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/h75pzt6COURSE 5
Essentials of Corporate Finance Capstone
Upcoming session: Jul 31 — Sep 4.- Subtitles
- English
About the Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is the final part of the Essentials of Corporate Financial Analysis and Decision-Making MOOC Specialization. The Capstone is designed to allow students to bring together the skills acquired and knowledge gained over the preceding four courses of the Specialization by taking on the role of a financial analyst tasked with advising a wealthy private client on a significant strategic investment in a large listed firm operating across the globe. View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/j9fqv25
Creators
Sean Pinder
Associate Professor
Paul Kofman
Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics
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