Introduction to Finance
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.
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.
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.
Credits
3 HRCI Credits
3 SHRM PDCs
3 ATD CI Credits
3 PMI PDUs:
0.25 Power Skills PDUs
2.75 Business Acumen PDUs
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
Accreditations
Estimated Time to Complete: 3 hours
Access Time: 90 days
Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of each course has been completed. Course completion can be viewed from within the course platform.