Finance Fundamentals
Finance
A course by
Lincoln University
An introductory course examining the theory of the time value of money and its application in financial decision-making, including cash flows, bonds, stocks, and capital decisions.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Describe types of cash flow streams and annuities
Explain the concept of time value of money and the applications of discounted cash flow.
Discuss financial yields and loan redemption
Explain the process of loan redemption and related applications in finance.
Describe characteristics of bonds and stocks
Understand the basics of bonds and stocks and their relevance to security valuation.
What You're Signing Up For
Finance Fundamentals introduces students to the theory that the money you have now is worth more than an identical sum in the future, and explores how this concept is applied in the financial environment. The course covers different types of cash flow streams and annuities, discounted cash flow applications, financial yields, loan redemption, characteristics of bonds and stocks, security valuations, and the fundamentals of capital decisions.
Course Content
- Time/value of money theory
- Different types of cash flow streams and annuities
- Applications of discounted cash flow
- Financial yields and loan redemption
- Characteristics of bonds and stocks
- Security valuations
- Capital decisions in finance
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Finance
Banking
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Finance assistant
Banking staff
Junior finance analyst
Business administration