Risk Management and Financial Theory
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Risk Management and Financial Theory
This course is part of Financial Management Specialization
Instructor: Joseph Perfetti
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What you'll learn
Identify and mitigate different types of financial risks to protect and create value.
Construct persuasive business cases with strategic and financial justifications.
Apply the time value of money concept to financial decision-making.
Skills you'll gain
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Communications
- Risk Analysis
- Business Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Planning
- Risk Management
- Proposal Development
- Finance
- Credit Risk
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Strategic Thinking
- Financial Analysis
- Business Strategies
- Stakeholder Management
- Operational Risk
- Organizational Strategy
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this course, you will explore various types of financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks, and learn strategies for managing and mitigating them. Additionally, you will master the art of building compelling business cases, focusing on strategic alignment, financial justification, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication. You will also understand the fundamental principle that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity. You will apply these concepts through scenario-based assessments and financial theory exercises.
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 30 minutes
- Welcome to Risk Management and Financial Theory•10 minutes
- Discussion Guidelines•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Course Introductions•10 minutes
In this module, you will explore the various types of financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks, and learn strategies for managing and mitigating them to protect and create value.
What's included
2 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Risk•20 minutes
- Case Study Solution•4 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
- Risk Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Module Reflection•10 minutes
In this module, you will master the art of building compelling business cases, focusing on strategic alignment, financial justification, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication to secure project approval and funding.
What's included
2 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Business Case•13 minutes
- Case Study Solution•3 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
- Business Case Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Module Reflection•10 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025
Now that I have the swing of things I am enjoying the series much more. Still getting adjusted to your AI instructor.
Reviewed on May 8, 2025
Defines risk, and describes what is important for a business to succeed. But doesn't go into the details of the kinds of risks a business faces, like operational risk or reputational risk.
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