Fundamentals of Financial Management

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[Description] [Modules] [Faculty] [Testimonials] Discover the building blocks of balanced investment decisions Investments are invariably made amidst great risks, with numerous factors and uncertainties exerting their influence on the feasibility and profitability of these investments. This programme offers you models and methods for making sound investment decisions and for optimising your investment policies on fixed and floating assets, and for finetuning your investment processes. Concepts like cash flow, net capital, pay-back and Net Present Value (NPV) are introduced.

After this programme, you will have a stronger ability to manager your company's net capital, and to assess the profitability of investment projects. You will know how to make informed and balanced investment decisions. Importantly, you will know how to manage risks related to investments.

Value-added for you and your company

• You will be familiar with key concepts like cash flow, net capital, pay-back and Net Present Value (NPV), etc.
• You will have a working knowledge of different methods of making investment decisions.
• You will know how to draft a financial plan.
• You will have gone through a comprehensive simulated investment process.

Is this programme for you?

This programme has been designed for professionals facing feasibility and selection issues regarding investments, and those professionals responsible for launching operations of new investment projects and wishing to acquire financial know-how to assess the profitability of these projects.

The Vlerick Approach

Vlerick connects theory to practice, and back again. Theoretical concepts and insights turn tangible through pratical examples, cases and exercises. Such case studies present excellent opportunities to compare notes with faculty and fellow participants, offering different angles of analysis and refreshing options for action.

The distinguishing feature of this programme is the capstone case: you will analyse the financial policies and investment strategy of a (your) company, discuss your findings with fellow participants, and adjust your assessment if necessary. The case enables you to upgrade your financial plan and to take a well-considered investment decision.