This course introduces the core principles of financial management and how they are applied in real-world decision-making. Students will learn how organizations plan, manage, and control their financial resources, focusing on budgeting, cash flow, financial analysis, investment decisions, and risk management. The course provides a clear foundation for understanding how financial choices impact performance, sustainability, and growth in both businesses and public organizations.
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Foundations of Financial Management
For Engineering Economics | Complete Exam Preparation
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Course Content Unlocks: January 1, 2026
Course Description
This course provides fundamental financial and economic tools required for engineering and managerial decision-making. It focuses on core concepts from the field of finance that are essential for evaluating engineering projects and comparing economic alternatives.
The "Logic-First" Learning Style
Master everything required for your Finance exams—delivered in a focused, concise, and straight-to-the-point manner. No fluff, just the core concepts and logic you need to succeed. Each complex topic is broken down into small, logical units, allowing you to learn at your own pace and dive deep into what matters most.
Main Topics Covered
Practice & Exams
The course includes comprehensive problem sets with full solutions:
- Sample Exam: 26 questions with full detailed solutions.
- Practice Test: 20 multiple-choice questions with solutions.
Your Instructor: Michael Raviv
Michael Raviv is an Academic Lecturer from Israel specializing in Financial Management and Engineering Economics. His teaching philosophy is built on breaking down intimidating academic content into clear, actionable thinking steps. Thousands of students have used his "Modular Method" to clear their exams and gain a professional edge in financial decision-making.
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SECURE MY $7 OFFERלהלן הנושאי הקורס שילמדו בקורס:
1. Time Value of Money (TVM)Future Value and Present Value of a Lump Sum Present Value and Future Value of a Series of Equal Payments (Ordinary Annuity and Annuity Due) Perpetuity (Infinite Series of Constant Cash Flows) |
2. Growing Finite SeriesPresent Value and Future Value of Growing Finite Series |
3. Interest Rate CalculationsNominal Rate and Adjusted Rate Effective Interest Rate Compound Interest Real Interest Rate and Nominal Interest Rate (Fisher Equation) |
4. Amortization SchedulesConstant Principal Repayments Constant Total Payments (Principal and Interest) – Amortized Loans Balloon Loans |
5. Capital Budgeting under Conditions of CertaintyProject Feasibility Analysis under Certainty: Net Present Value (NPV) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Profitability Index (PI) |
6. Project Evaluation and Cash FlowCash Flow Construction Calculation of the Depreciation Tax Shield and Economic Feasibility Optimal Replacement Policy |
7. BondsPricing of Fixed-Rate Bonds Pricing of Government Floating-Rate Bonds Inflation-Indexed Bonds (CPI-Linked Bonds) Amortizing Bonds Risk Premium of Corporate Bonds Duration Calculations (Macaulay Duration / Average Life) |
8. Stocks – Price Adjustment and Firm ValuationEx-Dividend, Bonus Issue, and Rights Issue Firm Value Before and After an Issuance Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Gordon Growth Model for Firm Valuation Sharpe Ratio and Certainty Equivalent |
9. Sample Exam QuestionsQuestion Set with Full Solutions |
10. Test Yourself (Sample Exam)Multiple-Choice Practice Exam – a set of 20 mixed questions. The exam can be taken multiple times. It is time-limited, and upon completion, a score is provided along with a video solution for each question. |
11. Advanced Practice – Bonds (Enrichment)General Bond Pricing Government Nominal Bonds Government Inflation-Linked Bonds Corporate Bonds Inflation-Linked Bonds |