This course is part of the Introduction to Business Specialization

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Introduction to Business SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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Welcome to Fundamentals of Finance. This 4 module course will help you understand and affect the performance of your unit or organization’s profitability. By the end of this course, you will be able to implement finance and accounting concepts to drive your organization's growth, analyze financial statements and understand the factors in productivity and profitability, and create forecasting and budgeting. You will also have the ability to evaluate and manage cash flow, implement strategies around financing, and use of ratios in running a business.

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Introduction to Business Specialization

Beginner Level

While this is a beginner level course, some business knowledge or business experience is helpful.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Analyze and implement financial information to maximize business growth and efficiency.
Develop Forecasts and budgets to create scenarios for expense control and managing cash flow.
Use tools such as ratios and analysis to develop business profitability.

Skills you will gain

Manage Expense Control
Analyze Financial Statements
Create a Forecast
Identify Capital Resources
Effective Use of Labor

Flexible deadlines

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Introduction to Business Specialization

Beginner Level

While this is a beginner level course, some business knowledge or business experience is helpful.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Marla Noel

UCI Division of Continuing Education Instructor

8,472 Learners

3 Courses

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Module 1: Financial Statements

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 38 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Profitability, Productivity, and Cash Flow

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Forecasting and Financing

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 34 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Growing the Business with Expense Controls

4 hours to complete

1 video (Total 50 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE

by AAMay 15, 2022

Very good course, with easy to understand explanations. I understand a lot about the basics of finance from this course

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About the Introduction to Business Specialization

This specialization is intended for novice business professionals seeking to develop management, leadership, finance, and digital marketing skills with the ultimate goal of preparing learners to operate or participate in the operation of a business. Throughout the three courses, learners will cover people management, the key features of leadership, strategic planning, search engine strategies, reputation management, content creation, common financial statements, cash flow, and expense management.

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