Mini MBA in Finance

Why select this training course?

Finance is an integral part of an organization’s operation to the extent that it cannot be ignored. Gradually, the finance trend shifts according to other areas’ developments. For instance, there has been a buzz around cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and non-fungible tokens. For this reason, those who work in finance-related divisions must keep themselves abreast of developments in the finance sector.

What is a mini-MBA in finance?

Finance is a business term that refers to money management and all money-related activities. The administrative parts of finance include management, study, and the creation of money and investment. The field of finance includes banking, capital markets, assets, credit, debts, and so on. To have a successful career in finance, you must acquire various associated knowledge and skills. People in finance must conversate with histories, developments, and trends in the field and related disciplines. For this reason, they learn about accounting, banking, economics, leadership, and statistics. This Rcademy Mini-MBA in Finance training course is a brief Master in Business Administration that allows executives and managers to understand operations that border economics, accounting, and banking.

Why should I study finance?

The finance area is a challenging one and requires several skills from practitioners. This course will teach you what you need to be known as a holder of a Mini-MBA in Finance. In addition, you will learn about the challenges and potentials in the sector, financial management, international banking management, leadership, strategic financial management, and much more.

The Mini-MBA in Finance by Rcademy is excellent for anyone involved in finance, no matter the current state of your career. You could be a student looking to continue your education or an office worker who improves your career chances. You can also be a finance enthusiast who improves your financial intelligence.

Who should attend?

Several categories of people deal with finance or have their works intersect with some areas of finance. These people can attend this course and gain advanced knowledge of finance to do better at their jobs. Here are some of the people who should attend this course:

• Executives and managers who manage the financial operations of companies
• Financial consultants who advise organizations on finance and give expert opinions on financial matters
• Financial controllers, financial system analysts, and financial accountants involved in their companies’ day-to-day financial operations
• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and strategic planners of companies. They need the knowledge to supervise the junior officers working in their departments
• Office workers in finance, accounting, and related areas looking to improve their career chances
• Academics who teach and develop financial trends
• Students with degrees or qualifications in finance, accounting, and related disciplines
• Finance enthusiasts looking to improve their knowledge of finance and make better financial decisions

What are the course objectives?

This Mini MBA in Finance by Rcademy has the following objectives set out for participants to achieve:

• Teach participants how to execute basic finance and accounting tasks like preparing the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement of a company, business, or other enterprises
• Understand how to write and evaluate financial reports
• Develop how to use the skills learned in the course to improve profitability and efficiency
• Understand and control financial risks
• Identify and make decisions on financial investments
• Improve organizational networks using finance best practices
• Understand how to use financial statements to evaluate a company’s financial performance
• Understand financial theories and how they apply in real-situation executions
• Create a financial plan or strategy for businesses and other organizations
• Understand financial control, reporting, and risk management locally and internationally

How will this course be presented?

The Rcademy course on finance is designed to provide the best value to participants who have signed up to know more about their field. Therefore, the course will be participant-oriented and contain topics that address the parts of finance participants are interested in.

Professionals with extensive backgrounds in the subject matter teach the course. Their classes contain contents born out of in-depth research in the field and their personal experiences related to the topic.

The course features learning materials such as lecture notes, slides, case studies, and other resources to understand every topic deeply. In addition, participants will undertake tasks such as presentations, workshops, and quizzes to ensure that they get the best value from the course throughout the course.

What are the topics covered in this course?

Module 1: Introduction to Finance

• Meaning of Finance
• Scope of finance
• Different roles in finance
• Understanding the essentials of financial management
• Financial documents and their importance
• Evaluating financial documents and how they affect the organization’s performance
• The best tips to excel in the finance sector

Module 2: International Financial Markets and Instruments

• An introduction to international financial markets, instruments, regulations, and risks
• International bank balance sheet and income statements
• Securitization and derivatives
• Marketing financial products and services
• Trends and developments in international financial markets

Module 3: Financial Management and Leadership

• Overview of financial management
• Important skills required of financial manager
• Organizational Culture and Structure in the Workplace
• Managing cross functions such as marketing, operations, people, and technology as a financial manager
• Relationship management with customers and co-workers
  – Stakeholder

Module 4: Finance and Financial Information

• Overview of financial information
• Importance of finance in business
• Internal and external financial information
• Annual reports and financial statements
• Analyzing financial statements for profitability efficiency, liquidity, and financial structure

Module 5: Reviews and Projections of Strategy Through Financial Statements

• Short- and long-term success evaluation
• Checking signals for necessary adjustments
• Investment orders
• Financial review comparing targets and expectations
• Measurement systems
• Comparing the business system to the financial results

Module 6: Financial Risk Management

• Overview of financial risks in business
• How to Manage Risks – the four Ts
• Differences between financial risks and operational risks
• interest rate risk management
• foreign currency risk management
• the role of the chief risk officer, internal audit officer, and the audit committee

Module 7: Financing Businesses and Capital Structure

• Types of Finance – Long and Short Term
• Sources of Finance
• Understanding the Cost of Equity and How to Calculate It
• Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
• How to navigate between equity and debt

Module 8: Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Financial Sector

• Key Institutions that Regulate the Financial Sector in the World
• Legal Framework for Financial Transactions Across the World
• Codes and Regulations in Corporate Governance

Module 9: Control and Decision-Making in Financial Management

• Calculating and Compiling Business Expenses
• Direct and Indirect Business Costs
• Examination of Costs, Volumes, and Profits
• Limiting Factor to Decision-making