Course Summary
This course teaches the fundamentals of finance and economics, including financial analysis, risk management, and investment strategies.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of finance and economics
- Learn how to analyze financial data and make sound investment decisions
- Develop strategies for managing risk and maximizing returns
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Financial Analyst
- USA: $58,000 - $115,000
- India: INR 500,000 - INR 1,800,000
- Spain: €24,000 - €60,000
- Investment Banker
- USA: $85,000 - $220,000
- India: INR 1,200,000 - INR 3,500,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €120,000
- Financial Manager
- USA: $70,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 800,000 - INR 2,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €80,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of finance and economics
- Analyze financial data and make informed investment decisions
- Develop risk management strategies to maximize returns
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of mathematics
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and financial calculators
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Financial Markets
- Corporate Finance
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Warren Buffett
- Janet Yellen
Related Books
Description
Do you work in finance or interact with finance professionals? Is it necessary to speak, write or understand English in your career? Follow the authentic characters in this course as they work through common business situations in finance and economics. Learn from your successes and failure, and think critically about your own communication options. After taking this course, you will be able to read and create efficient e-mails, reports, and impactful presentations with words and phrases commonly used in finance and economics. Communicate clearly under pressure utilizing recently learned strategies, and obtain immediate feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from other finance professionals around the world! Gain the English communication skills that you desire and that global managers expect.
Outline
- Budgeting
- 1.2 Shaving Off 5%
- 1.4 Probing Questions
- 1.10 Open Communication
- 1.12 Forming Yes/No Questions
- 1.14 Forming WH Questions
- 1.19 Review: Budgeting
- 1.1 Weekly Goals and Advice from Instructors
- 1.3 Vocabulary Preview: Budgeting
- 1.5 "How to Ask the Right Questions: A Framework for Asking"
- 1.7 Probing Question Stems
- 1.9 Asking the right questions? Have Intellectual Curiosity
- Bonus: Worksheet for Practicing How to Say Numbers
- Bonus: "Sensitivity to Criticism Test"
- 1.15 "Your Company's Culture" An article with lots of WH-questions
- 1.17 "Getting to Yes: Interest versus Positions"
- 1.18 Budget Review Worksheet (Use with Review: Budgeting)
- 1.22 Quizlet Vocabulary Practice: Budgeting
- 1.6 Probing Questions
- 1.8 Probing Question Stems
- 1.11 Open Communication
- 1.13 Forming Yes/No Questions
- 1.16 Forming WH Questions
- 1.21 Week 1 Test
- Forecasting
- 2.2 Catherine's Solid Forecasts
- 2.4 Answering Questions Without Defensiveness
- 2.6 Chart Communication
- 2.11 Transition Phrases for Contrast and Additions
- 2.13 Transition Phrases for Cause and Effect
- 2.17 Review (Watch with Companion Worksheet)
- 2.1 Weekly Goals and Advice from Instructors
- 2.3 Vocabulary Preview: Forecasting
- 2.7 "How to Give a Great Financial Presentation" (by telling a story)
- 2.8 "Secrets of Reading Financial Reports"
- 2.9 How to Organize your Story and Other Hints
- Bonus: "4 Magic Phrases"
- 2.15 More Transition Phrases for Cause/Effect, Contrast and Addition
- 2.16 Review Companion Worksheet
- 2.21 Quizlet Vocabulary Practice: Forecasting
- 2.5 Answering Questions Without Defensiveness
- 2.10 Chart Communication/Storytelling
- 2.12 Transition Phrases for Contrast and Additions
- 2.14 Transition Phrases for Cause and Effect
- 2.20 Week 2 Chapter Test
- Purchasing
- 3.2 Tooling Options
- 3.4 Making Concessions
- 3.8 Maintaining Integrity
- 3.13 Persuasive Language-Logic
- 3.16 Phrases for Concession
- 3.19 Review
- 3.1 Weekly Goals and Advice from Instructors
- 3.3 Vocabulary Preview: Purchasing
- 3.5 Conceed to Your Ego: A Video
- 3.9 Five Ways to See if your Business Integrity is Showing
- 3.11 "The 6 Types of Socratic Questions"
- 3.15 More Phrases for Concession and Counter Arguments
- 3.18 Review Companion Worksheet: How to Negotiate a Win Win
- 3.23 Quizlet Vocabulary Practice: Purchasing
- 3.7 Making Concessions
- 3.10 Maintaining Integrity
- 3.12 Socratic Questions and Business Integrity Showing
- 3.14 Persuasive Language-Logic
- 3.17 Phrases for Concession
- 3.22 Week 3 Chapter Test
- Auditing
- 4.2 Mary Gains Confidence
- 4.4 Types of Power
- 4.8 How to Use Different Types of Power
- 4.12 Speaking Tone
- 4.17 Writing Tone
- 4.19 Review: Auditing
- 4.1 Weekly Goals and Advice From Instructors
- 4.3 Vocabulary Preview: Auditing
- 4.5 Auditors and Power Relationships: How Can We Get Along?
- 4.6 William Ury: "NO Means Yes" ~ Tell that to Your Auditor!
- 4.9 "Five Ways To Get Anyone To Do Anything"
- 4.13 Sound of Confidence: Amy Cuddy's Power Poses
- 4.14 Three Productive Language Choices
- 4.16 Companion Email for "Writing Tone" Instructional Video: Delay in analytic software launch
- Bonus: Super Cool Comparison Tool for Analyzing How Well Your Writing Style Matches Others
- 4.22 Quizlet Vocabulary Practice: Auditing
- 4.7 Types of Power
- 4.11 Using Different Types of Power
- 4.15 Speaking Tone and Body Language
- 4.18 Writing Tone
- 4.21 Week 4 Chapter Test
- Economics
- 5.2 Seeing Things Clearly
- 5.6 Reading Strategies
- 5.9 Applying Reading Strategies
- 5.12 Phrases for Increase/Decrease
- 5.15 Untranslatable Phrases
- 5.17 Review: Economics
- 5.1 Weekly Goals and Advice from Instructors
- 5.3 Vocabulary Preview: Economics
- 5.4 "These are the Econ Blogs you Need to Read"
- 5.8 Applying Reading Strategies (Companion Article)
- 5.10 On The Move In China (Optional)
- 5.13 More Phrases Used For Increase/Decrease
- 5.14 Idioms and Words Difficult to Translate in Business
- 5.20 Quizlet Vocabulary Practice: Economics
- 5.7 Reading Strategies
- 5.19 Week 5 Chapter Test
- Review
- 6.2 Course Review Part 1
- 6.4 Course Review Part 2
- 6.1 Course Review Companion Worksheet Video Part 1
- 6.3 Course Review Companion Worksheet Part 2
- 6.5 REFERENCES
- 6.6 Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
This finance and economics course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. They appreciate the engaging content, knowledgeable instructors, and real-world application of concepts. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the interactive nature of the course, which keeps learners engaged and motivated.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and interactive content
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Real-world application of concepts
- Flexible schedule
- High-quality course materials
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Lack of feedback on assignments
- Not suitable for advanced learners
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