Financial Modelling

Curriculum

1. Week 1

   Introduction to Finance

   Understand finance fundamentals, the role of finance in business, financial decision-making, financial goals and the basics of financial management.

2. Financial Accounting

   Learn accounting fundamentals, journals and ledgers, trial balance, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow basics and financial statements.

3. Financial Statement Analysis

   Learn how to read financial statements and perform ratio analysis covering profitability, liquidity, solvency and efficiency to evaluate company performance.

4. Week 2

   Corporate Finance

   Understand capital budgeting, investment decisions, cost of capital, capital structure, working capital and corporate financial planning.

5. Investment and Portfolio Management

   Learn investment fundamentals, risk and return, investment analysis, portfolio concepts, diversification, asset allocation and portfolio performance evaluation.

6. Financial Markets and Institutions

   Understand financial markets, banking systems, capital markets, money markets, financial institutions and the role of different market participants.

7. Week 3

   Risk Management

   Identify and assess financial, credit, market and operational risks while learning practical approaches to risk mitigation and management.

8. Banking and Financial Services

   Explore banking fundamentals, loans and credit, deposits, financial products, banking operations and the broader financial services ecosystem.

9. Taxation and Financial Regulations

   Understand taxation fundamentals, financial regulations, compliance requirements, regulatory environments and basic tax planning concepts.

10. Week 4

    Financial Modelling and Analysis

    Build an understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, financial projections, scenario analysis and using financial data to support decisions.

11. FinTech and Digital Finance

    Explore FinTech fundamentals, digital banking, online financial services, digital payments, financial technology and emerging innovations in finance.

12. Personal and Wealth Management

    Learn personal finance, budgeting, savings, investments, wealth planning, retirement planning and setting long-term financial goals.

13. Financial Planning and Strategy

    Understand financial planning, business strategy, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation and strategic financial decision-making.

14. Practical Finance Projects and Case Studies

    Apply finance concepts through company financial analysis, investment analysis, financial modelling, risk analysis and real-world finance case studies.

What you walk away with

• Strong foundation in accounting, financial statements, corporate finance, investments and financial markets
• Hands-on understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, risk analysis, investment analysis and financial decision-making
• Industry-ready finance skills covering FinTech, wealth management, strategic planning and real-world financial case studies