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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Finance Sense: Finance for Non-Finance Executives

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam

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Finance is the language of the business and the lifeblood of the economy. Increasingly it is the dominant force in capitalism. So, if you want to progress in your career, irrespective of what it is, you will have to engage deeply with finance. This course is meant for everyone interested in understanding finance. Those who are new to finance will find the material here easy to follow. Fortunately, the central ideas of finance can be learnt without mastering the intricacies of spreadsheet modelling or the pricing of derivatives. Armed with this knowledge, you will not find finance intimidating or confusing. Those who are familiar with finance will find the course helpful in deepening their understanding of the central intuitions of finance, so they become more sophisticated in applying them. Curiosity and perseverance are the only prerequisites of this course.

Syllabus

Week 1: Understanding Financial Statements

Week 2: Financial Statement Analysis

Week 3: Strategy, Planning, and Budgeting

Week 4: Cost Analysis and Management

Week 5: The Financial System

Week 6: Valuation Concept and Principles

Week 7: Investment Decisions

Week 8: Financing Decisions

Week 9: Working Capital Management

Week 10: Portfolio Management

Taught by

Dr. Prasanna Chandra

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