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BUS202: Principles of Finance

Saylor Academy's free introduction to corporate finance: statements, time value of money, markets, risk and capital budgeting.

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About this course

BUS202 introduces the core ideas of finance. It covers financial statements and analysis, the time value of money, stocks, bonds and markets, risk, return and the CAPM, capital budgeting, capital structure and working capital management, with a free final exam and certificate.

Best for: Business students and professionals who want a free, structured finance foundation.

What you will be able to do

  • Analyse financial statements
  • Apply time value of money calculations
  • Value stocks and bonds at a basic level
  • Relate risk and return using the CAPM
  • Evaluate projects with capital budgeting techniques

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on Saylor Academy.

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Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 9 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Cost and certificate

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Free course and final exam; passing with 70% or more earns a free completion certificate (3.3 CEUs).

Before you start: Basic algebra

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Quick answers

Is BUS202: Principles of Finance really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Saylor Academy. Free course and final exam; passing with 70% or more earns a free completion certificate (3.3 CEUs).
How long does BUS202: Principles of Finance take?
Plan for about 33 hrs in total (Provider estimate: about 33 hours for the average student). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before BUS202: Principles of Finance?
It helps to have: Basic algebra.

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