Investment Evaluation
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Investment Evaluation
This course is part of Financial Management Specialization
Instructor: Joseph Perfetti
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What you'll learn
Apply the time value of money concept to evaluate investment opportunities.
Calculate and interpret Net Present Value (NPV) to assess the value creation potential of projects.
Perform breakeven analysis to determine the financial viability of projects.
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this course, you will understand the fundamental principle that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity. Additionally, you will master the concepts of Net Present Value (NPV) and breakeven analysis, which allow different cash flows at different periods of time to be compared and summed to determine whether a project is expected to create value. You will apply these concepts by conducting investment evaluations and completing practical assessments on financial projections.
This course is ideal for non-financial managers or professionals who seek to enhance their financial acumen to make better business decisions. No prior experience in finance is required. However, a basic understanding of business operations and strategic thinking will be beneficial.
In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Meet your Instructor•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Welcome to Investment Evaluation•10 minutes
- Discussion Guidelines•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course •5 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Course Introductions•10 minutes
In this module, you will understand the fundamental principle that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity.
What's included
2 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Time Value of Money•14 minutes
- Time Value of Money Exercise Solution•3 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Key Takeaways•10 minutes
- Case Study•10 minutes
- Case Study Reflection Questions•10 minutes
- Module at a Glance•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Time Value of Money Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Module Reflection•10 minutes
In this module, you will learn how to use the concepts of Net Present Value (NPV) and breakeven analysis to evaluate investment opportunities. NPV allows you to compare and sum different cash flows at various periods to determine if a project is expected to create value. Breakeven analysis identifies the point at which a project reaches cash flow zero.
What's included
4 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Net Present Value (NPV) and Breakeven•10 minutes
- NPV and Breakeven Exercise 1 Solution•2 minutes
- NPV and Breakeven Exercise 2 Solution•3 minutes
- NPV and Breakeven Exercise 3 Solution•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Key Takeaways•10 minutes
- Case Study•10 minutes
- Case Study Reflection Questions•10 minutes
- Module at a Glance•10 minutes
- Share your learning experience•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- NPV and Breakeven Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Module Reflection•10 minutes
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