Financial analysis and decision making, Short Course | Part time online | The Open University UK | United Kingdom
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Financial analysis and decision making

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In this Financial analysis and decision making module from The Open University UK you'll also explore the advantages and disadvantages of the most commonly used derivative instruments. 

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

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

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 Fee

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  • International

    1614 GBP/full
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    Based on the tuition of 1614 GBP for the full programme during 5 months.
  • National

    1614 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1614 GBP for the full programme during 5 months.

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