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Program Overview
This comprehensive financial analysis program equips students with the skills and knowledge to analyze financial statements, develop budgets and forecasts, evaluate investments, and manage financial risks. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and exercises, students gain practical experience in financial planning and analysis, preparing them for careers as financial analysts, managers, and strategists. The program also provides access to a global community of learners, dedicated support, and LinkedIn Learning resources.
Program Outline
Outline
Modules:
Financial Statement Analysis:
This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques used to analyze financial statements. Students will learn how to interpret financial statements, identify key ratios and trends, and assess the financial health of a company.
Strategic Budgeting and Forecasting:
This module covers the process of developing strategic budgets and forecasts. Students will learn how to identify key drivers of business performance, develop financial projections, and conduct sensitivity analysis. Students will learn how to use various techniques to evaluate the financial viability of investment projects, including net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period.
Financial Risk Management:
This module provides students with an understanding of financial risk management concepts and techniques. Students will learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
Final Project:
The final project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout the course to a real-world financial analysis problem.
Course Schedule:
The course starts on the first of the month and consists of 6 modules, designed to take eight weeks to complete.
Structure:
Teaching
Learning Experience:
The course is designed to equip students with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Students will have access to 24/7 success advisors and faculty for support.
Teaching Methods:
The course utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including readings, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and case studies.
Faculty:
The faculty is comprised of experienced professionals with expertise in financial planning and analysis.
Careers
Relevant Jobs:
- Financial analysts
- Finance managers
- Financial strategists
- CFO
Other
Support:
Students will have access to a dedicated team of success advisors and faculty for support.
Community:
Nexford has a global community of learners who work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
Library:
Students will have access to the Nexford online library, which includes millions of full-text articles, industry reports, and key sources.