In this topic, you will be introduced to the definition of corporate finance. You will study activities completed by financial experts and short and long term financial planning. All of which translate directly into the open job market you could find yourself in once completing the course. You will also learn about a variety of analytical tools and ratios that help interpret financial data gathered from a company to help make investment decisions.

In this module, you will learn how to identify and manage financial risk, as well as defining the basic concept of this risk. You will be introduced to the various forms risk can take in the financial sphere. Included in risk is the potential of economic downturn. This course intends to show you how to manage money effectively and to make a profit during these downturns. Lastly, you will be introduced to the potential career paths a corporate finance professional could follow.