Learn and Master the Basics of Finance

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

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Created by Nishant Verma
Last updated Thu, 11-Aug-2022
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Course overview


This course in Finance is meant for beginners and intermediate level students of finance who would like to get a good grip of the concepts of the subject and be able to comprehend the financial world. 

Most of us read the news without really paying attention to the financial news. This is due to the fact that most of us don't comprehend the basics of the subject. By taking this course, one will be able to build a solid foundation and understand the complex topics by breaking it down to simple concepts.

In order to take this course, one does not need any prior knowledge. However, I would like one to keep an open and receptive mind.

In over 3 hours worth of course material , you will learn every thing from the basics of banking to complex derivative products. The course is structured in such a way that it will gradually build on complex topics yet keeping things simple.

This course is also a great help for students planning to start a university course in finance (such as an MBA) and lack any prior knowledge. This course will ensure that such students will grasp the concepts quickly and not waste time figuring out the basics.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand basic to moderately complex finance topics.
  • Understand the "Financial Times" or any other similar business newspaper or magazines.
  • Talk confidently about the latest financial issues at dinner parties.
  • Learn the techniques to managing finances and building wealth

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

  • No prior experience or knowledge of finance is required

Who this course is for:

  • This course is meant for students and professionals who have a basic or no knowledge of finance and would like to understand the subject well.
  • This course is for students who are planning to start their masters in business administration (MBA) and would like to get a solid foundation before starting.
  • This Course is for people who find it difficult to understand the "Financial times" or similar newspapers and magazines.
  • This course is "NOT" for seasoned finance professionals or people who have an advanced knowledge of finance.

What will i learn?

  • Understand basic to moderately complex finance topics.
  • Understand the
  • Talk confidently about the latest financial issues at dinner parties.
Requirements
  • Listening Skills
  • Patience
  • Basic English Understanding
Curriculum for this course
39 Lessons 03:14:59 Hours
Introduction to the Course
1 Lessons 00:04:16 Hours
  • Introduction to the Course
    00:04:16
The Origins of Finance
3 Lessons 00:07:11 Hours
  • The Barter System
    00:02:20
  • The Drawbacks of the Barter System
    00:01:19
  • Introduction to Money
    00:03:32
The Banking System
5 Lessons 00:14:50 Hours
  • The Origins of the Banking System
    00:02:01
  • Functions of a Bank
    00:02:33
  • Types of Banks
    00:03:14
  • Banking Regulation
    00:04:02
  • Case Study: Collapse of a Bank
    00:03:00
The Fundamentals of Economics
9 Lessons 00:35:52 Hours
  • Basics of Economics
    00:03:09
  • Microeconomics: Demand and Supply
    00:05:45
  • Price Elasticity of Demand
    00:02:30
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
    00:04:01
  • Inflation
    00:02:39
  • The Monetary and Fiscal Policy
    00:08:41
  • Business Cycles
    00:03:18
  • Case Study: Demand and Supply of Crude Oil
    00:02:55
  • Case Study: The 2008 Financial Crisis
    00:02:54
Understanding the Time Value of Money
4 Lessons 00:20:15 Hours
  • The Time Value of Money
    00:04:17
  • Calculating Interest Amount
    00:04:14
  • Compound Interest
    00:04:17
  • The Present and Future Value of Money
    00:07:27
From Individuals to Corporations
4 Lessons 00:25:52 Hours
  • Personal Finance
    00:07:40
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
    00:10:38
  • Introduction to Financial Analysis
    00:03:18
  • Case Study: Accounting Scandals
    00:04:16
The Study of Corporate Finance
3 Lessons 00:13:19 Hours
  • Sources of Funds
    00:05:23
  • Cost of Capital
    00:03:50
  • The Process of Capital Budgeting
    00:04:06
Financial Products and Risk Management
10 Lessons 01:13:24 Hours
  • Introduction to Bonds
    00:08:40
  • Bond Valuation
    00:09:15
  • Bond Risk and the Risk Management Process
    00:06:45
  • Stocks and Shares
    00:01:40
  • Equity Valuation
    00:12:01
  • Equity Markets and Stock Indices
    00:05:30
  • Equity Risk
    00:02:42
  • Mutual Funds
    00:04:15
  • Introduction to Derivatives
    00:15:28
  • Alternative Investments
    00:07:08
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