The strength of finance is that it takes a structured approach to decision making, with one key building block underlying all decisions — understanding the value of time, or the Time Value of Money (TVM). In this course, we will develop this building block using introductory, and simple, applications. We will learn about the Time Value of Money (TVM), Simple Future Value (FV) , Simple Present Value (PV) , Future Value of Annuity, Loans, compounding, and Valuing Perpetuities. We will introduce the framework in a carefully structured and replicable way to prepare you to explore more advanced applications in the rest of the specialization. In the follow-on courses, we will expand the applications to more complex real-world decisions.
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About this Course
Some exposure to algebra and problem-solving
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
To be able to understand and apply one of the two main building blocks of finance - Time Value of Money (TVM)
To evaluate alternatives
To make decisions
Skills you will gain
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecast
- Developing Financial Models
Some exposure to algebra and problem-solving
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1: Time Value of Money - Simple Concepts & Applications
Week 2: Time Value of Money - Simple Concepts & Applications (cont.)
Week 3: Time Value of Money - Annuities
Week 4: Time Value of Money - Complex Applications
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- 3 stars1.80%
- 1 star0.24%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO TIME VALUE OF MONEY (TVM)
The course speed was really good for a noobie like me in the finance. Having a grip on fundamentals is essentials thanks for making me understand . Thanks and greets to Gautam Kaul. :)
Practice tests were a litlle bit tough but the material was explained in easy way so I appreciated this course. Although it didn`t take much time, I learnt a lot of new information. Thank you!
Amazing professor! Always gives clear explanations, and his concept -> formula -> application "flow" in teaching really helped understand the lessons. Great course overall
Very well taught class. I feel I have much more knowledge on finance than before I started. I am eager to complete the specialisation after taking this course. Thank you so much.
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