What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong foundation in finance and investments, understand how to analyze markets, evaluate companies, and apply data-driven financial models.
Core topics
- Financial Markets & Instruments
- Investment & Portfolio Management
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals
- Financial Statement Analysis
- FinTech & Modern Tools
Hands-on
- Stock analysis using Python / Excel
- Portfolio optimization models
- Valuation of companies & startups
- Capstone: FinTech product or investment report
Course syllabus
01
Introduction to Finance
Markets, Institutions & Fundamentals
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Topics: Overview of financial systems, markets, instruments, and participants.
02
Financial Accounting & Analysis
Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow
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Topics: Interpreting financial statements, ratio analysis, profitability metrics.
03
Corporate Finance
Valuation & Capital Budgeting
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Topics: Time value of money, NPV, IRR, WACC, and firm valuation models.
04
Investment & Portfolio Theory
Risk, Return & Diversification
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Topics: Efficient frontier, CAPM, portfolio optimization, risk management.
05
Financial Modeling
Excel / Python for Finance
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Topics: Building models for forecasting, valuation, and sensitivity analysis.
06
FinTech & Modern Finance
Blockchain, Payments, and AI in Finance
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Topics: Digital banking, robo-advisory, crypto assets, and algorithmic trading.
Projects & Capstone
Apply financial and analytical skills to solve real-world finance problems.
- Stock market trend prediction using data
- Portfolio diversification analysis
- Valuation of a public company
- Budgeting & forecasting for startups
- FinTech solution proposal
- Capstone: Create a complete investment report or product demo
Instructor
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Ananya Mehta
Finance Analyst — 10+ years experience
Office hours: Wed & Sat 6–8 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a background in finance?
No — beginner-friendly modules start from basics and build up to advanced topics.
Will I receive certification?
Yes, on successful completion of the course and project submission.
Does this course include projects?
Yes — multiple finance-focused projects and one capstone.