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Introduction to Finance
In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of financial analysis and management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a sufficient financial background to analyze the operating and financial performance of an organization.
Next Dates
21 August 2023
20 November 2023
Delivery
Online
Credentials
Certificate of Completion
Duration
2 weeks / 4-5 hours per week
Language
English
Price
CHF 360
Introduction to Finance
This two-week course introduces the essential concepts that are the foundation of financial analysis and management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a sufficient financial background to analyze the operating and financial performance of an organization.
Why Take This Course?
- The course is composed of recorded videos, practical exercises, and readings offering you solid financial concepts and theories.
- A preparatory course for more advanced topics in Finance.
Course content
15 Lecture Videos
2 practical Exercises
1 Reading
Syllabus
2 weeks online courses
1
Course Details
Topics List
Financial statements
- Introduction to Financial Statements
- The Income Statement
- The Balance Sheet
- The Statement of Cash Flows
Capital Expenditure & Depreciation
- Capital Expenditure
- Depreciation & Amortization
The Operating Cycle & Working Capital
- The Operating Cycle
- Working Capital
Corporations & Sources of Financing
- Internal Financing
- External Financing - Equity
- External Financing - Debt
- Capital Structure
2
Learning objective(s)
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the three main financial statements: The Income Statement, The Balance Sheet, The Statement of Cash Flows.
- Describe the concepts of capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and their subsequent impact on the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Calculate the operating cycle and critically assess a company’s working capital management.
- Identify a company’s financing options, including debt and equity.
3
Final assessment
To obtain their Certificates, students must complete the following assignments:
- Description: Final assessment
- Duration: 60 min
- Documentation: open book
- Subject-specific competencies assessed:
- Interpret the three main financial statements: The Income Statement, The Balance Sheet, The Statement of Cash Flows.
- Describe the concepts of capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and their subsequent impact on the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Calculate the operating cycle and critically assess a company’s working capital management.
- Identify a company’s financing options, including debt and equity.
- To successfully pass the assessment, participants must get a minimum of 60% of the total points available. You can either PASS or FAIL a certificate, no numerical grades will be officially reflected in the certificate.
- Retakes are not available at the end of a program if you fail the final assessment. If you wish to retake the final assessment, you need to re-enroll for the next available session.
Certificate of Completion
Is this course right for me?
Send us your profile details and a Program Advisor will get back to you with a feedback of which courses should be best suited for you.
Who should apply?
This course is designed for young hospitality professionals who are looking to learn fundamental financial skills or refresh their knowledge.
Suddenly have to work with numbers? Whether you are uneasy with numbers or it’s just been a while, this course will take you through the basics to help you gain confidence and boost your financial literacy.
Admission Criteria
There is no admission requirement to enroll in this course.
Admission Process
To enroll, choose the desired intake and fill in your personal details. You will receive an email with the payment link. You are accepted in the course only upon receipt of payment.
Deadline
We must receive payment at least five days before the start of the course. Late enrollments can be accepted, but with no guarantee of attendance.
FAQ
Course structure
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The course is available for self-study over a 2-week period.
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Each course is composed of recorded videos, interactive exercises, and readings. The course is delivered fully online, allowing participants to study when they want.
Course content
A couple of day before the start of the course, you will receive your credentials to join the learning platform. EHL has developed an internal learning management system based on Moodle.
Payment methods
You will be able to pay through the payment platform Flywire which provides various payment methods, no hidden bank fees and offers favorable exchange rates. The link to the payment platform will be provided after the enrollment form.
Final Assessment
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At the end of the 2-week course, participants are required to take a final assessment. Upon successfully passing the assessment, participants get a certificate of completion from EHL.
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Depending on the course, the assessment may range from multiple choice quizzes (MCQ), where only one answer is correct, to more open response evaluations, like a case study.
-
To successfully pass the assessment, participants must get a minimum of 60% of the total points available. You can either PASS or FAIL a certificate, no numerical grades will be officially reflected in the certificate
Retakes
Retakes are not available at the end of a program if you fail the final assessment. If you wish to retake the final assessment, you need to re-enroll for the next available session.
Introduction to Finance
This two-week course introduces the essential concepts that are the foundation of financial analysis and management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a sufficient financial background to analyze the operating and financial performance of an organization.
Overview
Why Take This Course?
- The course is composed of recorded videos, practical exercises, and readings offering you solid financial concepts and theories.
- A preparatory course for more advanced topics in Finance.
Course content
15 Lecture Videos
2 practical Exercises
1 Reading
Syllabus
Syllabus
2 weeks online courses
1
Course Details
Topics List
Financial statements
- Introduction to Financial Statements
- The Income Statement
- The Balance Sheet
- The Statement of Cash Flows
Capital Expenditure & Depreciation
- Capital Expenditure
- Depreciation & Amortization
The Operating Cycle & Working Capital
- The Operating Cycle
- Working Capital
Corporations & Sources of Financing
- Internal Financing
- External Financing - Equity
- External Financing - Debt
- Capital Structure
2
Learning objective(s)
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the three main financial statements: The Income Statement, The Balance Sheet, The Statement of Cash Flows.
- Describe the concepts of capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and their subsequent impact on the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Calculate the operating cycle and critically assess a company’s working capital management.
- Identify a company’s financing options, including debt and equity.
3
Final assessment
To obtain their Certificates, students must complete the following assignments:
- Description: Final assessment
- Duration: 60 min
- Documentation: open book
- Subject-specific competencies assessed:
- Interpret the three main financial statements: The Income Statement, The Balance Sheet, The Statement of Cash Flows.
- Describe the concepts of capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and their subsequent impact on the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Calculate the operating cycle and critically assess a company’s working capital management.
- Identify a company’s financing options, including debt and equity.
- To successfully pass the assessment, participants must get a minimum of 60% of the total points available. You can either PASS or FAIL a certificate, no numerical grades will be officially reflected in the certificate.
- Retakes are not available at the end of a program if you fail the final assessment. If you wish to retake the final assessment, you need to re-enroll for the next available session.
Certificate of Completion
Is this course right for me?
Send us your profile details and a Program Advisor will get back to you with a feedback of which courses should be best suited for you.
Who Should
Apply
?
Who should apply?
This course is designed for young hospitality professionals who are looking to learn fundamental financial skills or refresh their knowledge.
Suddenly have to work with numbers? Whether you are uneasy with numbers or it’s just been a while, this course will take you through the basics to help you gain confidence and boost your financial literacy.
Apply Online
Admission Criteria
There is no admission requirement to enroll in this course.
Admission Process
To enroll, choose the desired intake and fill in your personal details. You will receive an email with the payment link. You are accepted in the course only upon receipt of payment.
Deadline
We must receive payment at least five days before the start of the course. Late enrollments can be accepted, but with no guarantee of attendance.
Detailed Information
FAQ
Course structure
-
The course is available for self-study over a 2-week period.
-
Each course is composed of recorded videos, interactive exercises, and readings. The course is delivered fully online, allowing participants to study when they want.
Course content
A couple of day before the start of the course, you will receive your credentials to join the learning platform. EHL has developed an internal learning management system based on Moodle.
Payment methods
You will be able to pay through the payment platform Flywire which provides various payment methods, no hidden bank fees and offers favorable exchange rates. The link to the payment platform will be provided after the enrollment form.
Final Assessment
-
At the end of the 2-week course, participants are required to take a final assessment. Upon successfully passing the assessment, participants get a certificate of completion from EHL.
-
Depending on the course, the assessment may range from multiple choice quizzes (MCQ), where only one answer is correct, to more open response evaluations, like a case study.
-
To successfully pass the assessment, participants must get a minimum of 60% of the total points available. You can either PASS or FAIL a certificate, no numerical grades will be officially reflected in the certificate
Retakes
Retakes are not available at the end of a program if you fail the final assessment. If you wish to retake the final assessment, you need to re-enroll for the next available session.