The Course
Dive right into the heart of finance with a solid grasp of Time Value of Money, which is one of the bedrock principles driving investment decisions, retirement planning, and everyday financial choices. You'll learn how to calculate the future value of a lump sum investment. Then you will see how it grows over time with compound interest. You will master the art of determining the present value of a future sum, a skill crucial for evaluating things like pension payouts, pricing or loan valuation.
By connecting the dots between theoretical concepts and real-world scenarios, you'll gain insight into how financial professionals assess opportunities and risks. We will compute interest rates and time to maturity, illustrating how they alter the value of investments, ensuring your decisions are informed and strategic. You will come away with the confidence to maneuver through the maze of certain financial jargon and created a strong foundation to build expertise in the field of finance. You will find this course invaluable.
What You Will Learn
My goal is to create an environment in which ease of understanding the core concepts of finance becomes accessible to everyone, especially those who are new to finance. The lessons have been meticulously designed to demystify the crucial financial principles that revolve around how valuation varies with time and investment rate. You see, whether you're looking to invest, save, borrow, or needing further academic instructions, grasping these concepts is fundamental.
I have ensured that our journey together is filled with simple examples, step-by-step calculations, and exercises that are both engaging and easy to follow. As you dive into the material, you will find that the course is neatly structured to help you build a strong foundation, setting you up for mastery in both academia as well as the real world of finance.
Curriculum
Your Professor
Dr. Charmaine Linton is a Professor of Finance who brings an extensive background in finance to bear on this particular course on principles of the Time Value of Money (TVM). With a career spanning over two decades, she has guided countless students and professionals through the intricacies of finance courses, focusing on critical concepts such as Time Value of Money, International Financial Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, etc. Her experiences are rooted in both academic theory and practical applications, which allows her to operate in mastery while making complex financial concepts simple for learners at all levels.
The motivation to offer a course in Time Value of money runs deep, as Professor Linton is driven by a genuine passion for empowering individuals with the knowledge of topics in finance. In so doing, one of the best places to start is Time Value of Money. Anchored in the belief that financial literacy is paramount in an ever-evolving economic landscape, Dr. Linton is dedicated to imparting a strong foundational understanding of TVM and topics in finance. This course, a distillation of her years of expertise, is meticulously designed to guide students through the core principles that will enable them to unlock the potential of their financial future. Through this and other courses, Professor Linton aims to inspire and equip her students with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of financial growth and investment strategies with confidence and acumen.
Essential
Grasping Core Concepts for Accurate Financial Planning
Comprehensive
A Deep Dive into Calculating Lump Sum Investments
Intuitive
Simplifying the Complexities of Lump Sum Values