Introduction to Finance

Step into the world of finance. Explore the basics of financial markets, instruments, and strategies. Ideal for beginners.Course Duration:3 hoursCredits:CEU Credits: 0.3AMA PCM CEU Credits: 0PDU Credits: 3HRCI Credits: 3SHRM Credits: 3CFRE Credits: 0ATD CI Credits: 3ACE Credits: 0 Course Description Understanding basic finance is important for any managerial position, even non-financial managers. This introductory-level course starts at the beginning, discussing finance as an organizational setting and legal forms of business. The course continues on to cover the responsibilities of financial managers, roles of finance in a typical business organization, and relevant financial markets of interest to financial managers. Further, the course will discuss corporate financing and the role the stock market plays in the business world. Learning Outcomes Identify and differentiate the three most common types of business organizations and the structure of each State the fundamental objectives of a corporation and the differences between wealth and profit maximization Recognize the impact of social and ethical responsibility on business Identify and describe the structure and functions of the finance department within an organization Define the principal-agent relationship and strategies for overcoming conflicts of interest and motivating managers List and define the five key principles that form the foundation of financial management Recognize and define the five key financial markets Identify the sources, rules, and life-cycle stages of corporate financing Describe the function of the stock market and the three trading venues it utilizes Recognize the factors related to interest rate determination and the impact of interest on an organization Testimonials Donovan W. Very informative and useful for anyone wanting to start a business or even try to run a business for someone else. Iheanyichukwu O. The course is superb. It provided me the necessary basics in financing to thrive in the energy industry.