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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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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- 4 stars13.18%
- 3 stars1.79%
- 1 star0.23%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO TIME VALUE OF MONEY (TVM)
Great course and very well planned. Teaches one the absolute necessary basics of time value of money in Finance. Instructor was really great and explained very well.
Professor Kaul does a great job of explaining the basic concepts and doesn't make the class overly difficult. This class was very enjoyable, I definitely learned alot.
Gautam Kaul is really awesome. He just doesn't teach but really interacts with us even with online videos. It always feels like he can see me and is really talking to me personally.
Amazing professor! Always gives clear explanations, and his concept -> formula -> application "flow" in teaching really helped understand the lessons. Great course overall
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