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University of Cape Town

Fundamentals of Financial Management

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Acquire a fundamental understanding of business finance and equip yourself with the necessary resources to enable your organisation to prosper.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to assess the financial needs of your business. The confidence to make strategic business decisions. The skills to implement budgeting and forecasting techniques. A certificate of completion from UCT. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: The purpose and process of financial management
  • Module 2: The systems of financial management
  • Module 3: Financing the business
  • Module 4: Acquiring and managing business assets
  • Module 5: Financial viability of operations
  • Module 6: Cash flow management
  • Module 7: Managing key financial relationships
  • Module 8: Budgeting and forecasting

Taught by

Francois Toerien

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