Short Courses in Finance

Short Course in Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers (FNM)

This program enables managers in non-financial areas who make decisions with financial implications to interpret financial information, assess the cost and benefits of business decisions and communicate more effectively with financial managers.

Short Course in Foundations of Corporate Governance

Today the term “corporate governance” is familiar to almost everyone—however, this is mostly due to the emergence of so many shocking corporate scandals, and the economic crisis.

Short Course in Creating Shared Value

Sustainability is having a material impact on how companies think and act. It is a significant driver behind the financial values of companies. Although almost all executives think that sustainability will have an impact on their business and are trying to address this topic, the majority of their companies are not acting decisively to exploit the opportunities fully and mitigate the risks that sustainability presents.

Short Course in Financial Management for Non-Financials

Pleased to meet you! Let this Summer Course introduce you to the fundamentals of Finance and Accounting. When acquainted, we will add both Strategy and Marketing to your perspective. A delightful learning experience that will, in only one week, lead to in-depth knowledge on the management of your company, from a financial point of view.

Short Course in Banking and Financial Services

To work in a bank nowadays require a complete different set of skills and knowledge than in other industries. Banking, with its different areas from private banking to retail and corporate, is often described as a closed environment.

Short Course in ISM Summer University in the Baltics

The ISM Summer University in the Baltics will take place from the 2nd of July to the 20th of July 2012 (3 weeks) and will enable undergraduate students to study during the best time of the year in one the fastest changing regions of Europe.

Short Course in Islamic Banking and Finance

This Islamic Certificate is responding to the growing interest in Islamic finance. It provides the students with an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic banking and finance industry, including its theoretical foundation, products, performance, Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues.

Short Course in International Master in Economics and Finance (IMEF)

The main aim of this Specialist Master's Programme is to facilitate the integration of students in national and international labour markets by equipping them with the latest theoretical and applied investigation tools for the economic-financial area.

Short Course in Retail Manager

SDA Bocconi School of Management

The program examines the mechanisms, models, instruments, and essential innovations to provide an in-depth understanding the development of a modern distribution business and how it needs to be managed. With a world-class format and mix of content, participants in the Retail Manager program will have a unique educational experience of international scope, acquiring a comprehensive array of skills to meet management challenges in retail companies, as well as in manufacturing and services companies involved in the development and management of distribution channels.

Short Course in Environmental Auditing and Environmental Management Systems

School of Oriental and African Studies

This module starts by looking at the means of identifying and evaluating the environmental effects of an organisation (Unit 1). It first provides an understanding of the relationship between organisations and the environment and then introduces the concept of environmental auditing including its definition, history and a brief overview on the different types of audit available.

Short Course in Doing Business in Russia

Peoples Friendship University of Russia

The aim is to provide a foundation for the students to understand main problems and perspectives of doing business in Russia, negotiating with Russian partners.

Short Course in Corporate Value: What Is a Firm Worth? (ECTS: 7)

University of Ljubljana

This course provides an excellent opportunity to merge theory and practice. The lectures will examine the theory behind the inputs you will have to make in analyzing the intrinsic value of your selected firm. This course is geared specifically to the pragmatic application of a model to value firms. The model guides the student through the entire valuation process. The student will learn several data sources that contribute to the valuation model. The model leads the student through an in-depth analysis of the company’s current and historical financial position and examines the financial health of the firm. The model also provides a framework for estimating the cost of capital and the inputs required to project financial statements. Using this data model calculates expected future free cash flows and discounts them to find the current estimated fundamental stock price. There are several models available that will allow the student to conduct an in depth analysis of the financial strength and value of a firm.