Finance for Everyone: Decisions
Master essential financial concepts, from market dynamics to time value of money, designed for beginners seeking practical decision-making skills.
Master essential financial concepts, from market dynamics to time value of money, designed for beginners seeking practical decision-making skills.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Finance for Everyone Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply time value of money concepts
Perform accurate financial calculations for real-world decisions
Analyze market systems and their impact on financial choices
Evaluate social and economic consequences of financial decisions
Develop confidence in making informed financial choices
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.7 Hours PreRecorded video
10 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamentals of finance and free market operations. Students learn essential concepts including compounding, discounting, annuities, and effective interest rates. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of financial calculations to real-life decisions, from car financing to housing choices. Through interactive lectures and hands-on assignments, learners develop skills in financial decision-making while understanding broader market dynamics and economic implications.
An Introduction to (Corporate) Finance
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Ideas & Time Value of Money I
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Debt & Time Value of Money II
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Decisions Synthesis
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Educator at McMaster University
Dr. Arshad Ahmad is a prominent professor at McMaster University, recognized for his significant contributions to education and leadership in global academia. He was recently honored as the Academy of International Business's International Educator of the Year, reflecting his impact in higher education. Ahmad's educational journey began with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, followed by an MBA specializing in finance and international business, and culminated in a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. His career includes directing Harvard’s Undergraduate Teacher Education Program and leading alternative teacher recruitment initiatives for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. At McMaster, he has held key roles such as Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Director of the MacPherson Institute, where he has championed innovation in teaching and learning practices. Ahmad's multidisciplinary approach emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to address complex societal challenges, underscoring his belief that education is a lifelong pursuit.
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