Duke University
Financial Management Specialization

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Duke University

Financial Management Specialization

Master the foundations of finance for business. Build financial models, use data to make decisions.

Joseph Perfetti

Instructor: Joseph Perfetti

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(194 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to understand a company's financial performance.

  • Apply metrics such as Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) to assess financial health and make informed business decisions.

  • Examine different types of financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, enhancing the stability and profitability of your organization.

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Taught in English
12 practice exercises

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Specialization - 7 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify and explain the Four Cornerstones of Value Creation and their impact on long-term business success.

  • Review and leverage key value drivers to enhance a company's value.

  • Analyze and assess value creation strategies through practical, real-world examples.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Valuation
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Growth Strategies
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Expectation Management
Category: Cost Control
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Business Acumen

What you'll learn

  • Assess a company's financial health using Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) metrics.

  • Review and optimize the components of the cash conversion cycle.

  • Apply cash flow management techniques to improve liquidity and operational efficiency.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statements
Category: Cash Management
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Working Capital
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Accounts Payable
Category: Inventory Management System
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Accounts Receivable

What you'll learn

  • Analyze income statements to evaluate a company's revenue, expenses, and profitability.

  • Interpret balance sheets to assess financial stability and capital structure.

  • Develop comprehensive business cases that align with strategic objectives and financial justifications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Income Statement
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Category: Operational Analysis

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

Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Business Strategies
Category: Credit Risk
Category: Operational Risk
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Proposal Development
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Strategic Thinking

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Capital Budgeting
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Cost Benefit Analysis
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Investments
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Return On Investment

What you'll learn

  • Analyze income statements to evaluate operational efficiency and profitability.

  • Examine balance sheets to assess financial stability and capital structure.

  • Interpret cash flow statements to understand liquidity and cash management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Reporting
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Annual Reports
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Financial Management
Category: Business Acumen
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Income Statement

What you'll learn

  • Utilize financial principles to inform and drive strategic business decisions.

  • Enhance operational efficiency through informed financial analyses.

  • Maximize shareholder value by applying financial insights to business strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Management
Category: Finance
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Business Acumen
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Business Strategies
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Business

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Instructor

Joseph Perfetti
Duke University
7 Courses12,476 learners

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