Led by award-winning LSE faculty from the #1 university Finance department in Europe*, this course will demystify the language of finance for rising and senior executives.
*QS World University Rankings By Subject 16/17
Many executives ascend to positions of great responsibility with less knowledge of finance than they desire. This essential programme is expertly designed to break down the barriers faced by managers and directors, through teaching the crucial frameworks and tools of modern corporate finance over five intensive days. The Finance for Executives course at the LSE empowers executives to use financial tools to make better decisions and became even greater assets to their organisation.
Programme benefits
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Develop the skills required to critically assess the financial health and needs of your firm
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Understand and practice how to allocate financial (and other) resources optimally
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Acquire financial acumen that will allow you to confidently evaluate major investment projects and entire companies
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Master how to assess the attractiveness of investments through discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling and analysis
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Communicate more effectively with the finance function in your own organisation
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Enhance your financial knowledge in order to communicate on a level-playing field with key sources of outside financing such as lenders and shareholders.
Course description
This is a highly interactive course which combines lectures, case studies, exercises, spreadsheet modelling and classroom discussions to provide a focused introduction to the tools of high-level corporate finance.
Prerequisites
No advanced quantitative skills are required, but participants should have some familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
Course suitability
This executive course is suitable for:
Mid to senior level executives in general management, corporate planning, strategy, marketing and sales, operations, research and development and other functional areas. The course can develop the skills of senior managers and directors within a broad range of organisations; from start-ups through to multinationals, NGO’s, government bodies and public sector services.
What's included in the fee?
The fee for this executive course includes: all LSE tuition, course materials, daily lunches, coffee breaks, two complimentary networking events with fellow senior participants and full office support. You will also be awarded an LSE certificate of completion at the end of the week.
