McMaster University

Finance for Everyone: Decisions

This course is part of Finance for Everyone Specialization

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Arshad Ahmad

Instructor: Arshad Ahmad

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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12 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome! This first week will give you a bit of background on the specialization and help set you up to make the most of your experience doing Finance for Everyone: Decisions. You will also engage with introductory concepts about finance, communicate with your fellow learners, and familiarize yourself with the course culminating project.

What's included

4 videos5 readings2 quizzes3 discussion prompts

In Week 2, you will continue to explore money flows and consider the time value of money. You can also optionally use a financial calculator, view a tutorial, and practice these new skills. Don't forget to continue brainstorming ideas for your course culminating project!

What's included

7 videos3 readings3 quizzes1 discussion prompt

In Week 3, you will delve deeper into money flows and time value of money. As these concepts wrap up for the course, you will continue to prepare your course culminating assignment.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 quizzes2 discussion prompts

In Week 4, you will synthesize your learnings for Finance for Everyone: Decisions. You will participate in a peer review of Op-Eds written by your classmates, complete a final quiz, and look ahead to Finance for Everyone: Markets!

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Arshad Ahmad
McMaster University
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