START HERE: Course Overview
Course Structure
This course is fully online and self-paced, meaning you are in complete control of how, when, and where you complete this course! We encourage you to make this course work for you and your busy schedule.
The Introduction to Finance course is composed of five sessions. Each course session includes informative video lectures with interactive questions throughout.
Session 1: Course Overview and Intro to Finance
Session 2: Intro to Financial Statements
Session 3: Financial Statements Continued
Session 4: Capital Budgeting
Session 5: Investment Decision Rules
You are welcome to complete each session in one sitting, or you can break it into smaller chunks. See the next section with helpful Suggestions on How to Complete this Course Successfully.
You will earn four (4) credits towards your STS designation upon completing this course. Learn more about the STS designation.
What You Will Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Define the roles of a financial manager in various types of firms and non-profits.
Distinguish between the three major financial statements and use them effectively after publication.
Analyze firm financial performance by evaluating all essential components of the firm’s financial statements.
Develop a proforma through capital budgeting.
Evaluate capital investments to make educated investment decisions.
Suggestions to Complete this Course Successfully
As a committed professional, we value and appreciate the time and dedication you are investing in this course. Here are a few helpful suggestions for successfully completing this course:
