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Overview
Drawing upon realistic examples and scenarios, this module will help you to understand effective financial decision making within organisations.
In this Financial analysis and decision making module from The Open University UK you'll learn how financial capital can be raised and allocated, how to evaluate investment projects, as well as how to value stocks, bonds and real estate.
If you have, or plan to pursue, a managerial position either in a private or public organisation, or if you simply want to understand more about how to plan your personal finances and invest wisely, this module will provide a solid foundation for the decision-making challenges you may face.
Vocational relevance
- This module will cover the key financial skills that are vital for driving success in organisations.
- Regardless of the role or function that you may perform, being able to understand the key features of financing and investing processes, as well as assess the value and the risks associated with organisational activities, is crucial to effective financial decision making.
Programme Structure
Topics:
- Organisational goals and financial decision making
- Organisations and the financial system
- Time value of money and cost of capital
- Investment appraisal
- Asset valuation techniques
- Risk management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Finance View 93 other Short Courses in Finance in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study this module but, as it requires an aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications, it’s very important you are comfortable with:
- basic mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
- powers of numbers including square roots;
- using your scientific calculator effectively for the above;
- simple mathematical equations;
- negative numbers and fractions;
- drawing and interpreting simple charts and graphs;
- use of Excel to perform basic calculations.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1946 GBP / full≈ 1946 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1946 GBP / full≈ 1946 GBP / full
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