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Finance Foundations

Hybrid

2.29 hour

English

Business & Finance

Course Overview

Finance affects everyone in the real world, from individuals making personal financial decisions to businesses managing their resources and governments overseeing national economies. In this course, finance professors Jim and Kay Stice from Brigham Young University provide a comprehensive overview of the principles that govern finance, touching on everything from financial statements to complex topics like securities and derivatives.

Through practical examples, including financial reports from major companies like Walmart and Toys "R" Us, and exploring IPOs such as Microsoft and Facebook, you’ll gain valuable insights into how finance operates in both personal and professional contexts.

What You'll Learn

- Solid Foundation in Finance: Learn the core principles of finance that impact individuals, businesses, and governments.
- Financial Statement Analysis: Get hands-on experience reading and understanding balance sheets and other financial reports.
- Risk and Return Understanding: Learn how risk and return are balanced in financial decision-making, and how these principles apply to both short-term and long-term finance.
- Practical Insights into Financial Management: Gain an understanding of financial management from both a short-term and long-term perspective, including insights into capital budgeting and obtaining financing.
- Real-Life Examples: Study real financial reports from companies such as Walmart and Microsoft, providing insight into how finance works in the real world.