Introduction to Finance: The Basics

Instructor: Xi Yang

What you'll learn

  •   Build a financial knowledge base by understanding essential topics in modern finance.
  •   Develop an understanding of the issues managers must consider when making financial decisions.
  •   Be ready to conduct analysis using information from financial statements.
  •   Understand and apply the time value of money in order to value financial and real asset investments and to make investment decisions.
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Financial Management
  •   Business
  •   Balance Sheet
  •   Accounting
  •   Financial Statement Analysis
  •   Return On Investment
  •   Finance
  •   Investment Management
  •   Organizational Structure
  •   Income Statement
  •   Financial Analysis
  •   Financial Forecasting
  •   Corporate Finance
  •   Cash Flows
  •   Business Management
  •   Financial Statements
  • There are 5 modules in this course

    In the Introduction to Finance I: The Basics course, you will be introduced to the basic concepts needed to understand the financial manager’s decision-making process. To achieve that, you will learn about the basic forms a business can take and the goal of the financial manager. You will also learn the fundamentals of financial statements and how to measure a company’s financial health using financial ratios. In addition, you will explore how to allocate capital across time to create value. After learning the course, you should be familiar with major topics in modern finance and communicate with others within and outside of the business world. With a deep understanding of the financial side of the business, you will be in a better position to make informed decisions and plan for the financial future.

    Module 1: Introduction to Finance

    Module 2: Financial Statements and Cash Flow

    Module 3: Financial Statements Analysis

    Module 4: Time Value of Money

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