Certificate in Corporate Finance
The Certificate in Corporate Finance is the perfect introduction to the application of corporate finance techniques in contemporary business.
Start Dates
1st and 15th of every month
Duration
3 months
Fees
£550
Award
London School of Business & Finance
Learn the corporate finance skills needed to show employers that you've got what it takes to excel in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this certificate programme will possess career-ready skills in:
- Financial management and corporate finance decision models
- Working capital policies and their application to capital decision making
- Capital structure theories and their application to financial decision making
- Traditional and discounted cash flow investment decision tools and their application to investment decision making
Online Delivery
Your programme modules and learning content are delivered via the Canvas study platform, and feature the following resources:
- Professionally produced video lectures created by leading business practitioners
- A designated tutor who will provide support and feedback throughout your programme
- Case studies and discussion questions to enhance your understanding of theory in context
- Downloadable e-books and free library resources to aid your assignment writing and research
- Access to online forums where you can share and discuss new concepts with fellow students and professionals from around the world
Entry Requirements
- A good level of English language ability is recommended
- Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required
Syllabus
This certificate programme will cover the following topics:
- Building blocks of corporate finance - financial management and corporate finance decision models
- Investment Decisions - traditional and discounted cash flow investment decision tools and their application to investment decision making
- Financing Decisions I - capital structure theories and their application to financial decision making
- Financing Decisions II - risk and return trade-off, the cost of equity, the cost of debt and the weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
- Working Capital Decisions - working capital policies, formulas and cash flow management models, and their application to capital decision making
You will be formally assessed which will consist of a multiple choice quiz. Completing this assignment to a satisfactory standard is a mandatory requirement.
Class Profile
Based on all online student classes of 2016
Testimonials
I loved the international aspect of studying online. It’s a very rewarding learning environment. I am absolutely happy with my choice, I’d do it again.