Time Value of Money and Risk
Obtain the time value of money principles, risk assessment in investment decisions, including calculating rates of return and exploring portfolio diversification benefits.
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Course Overview
Which holds more value: a dollar today or in the future? This course introduces fundamental concepts of the time value of money (TVM) and risk and return. You'll delve into essential TVM techniques for evaluating financial decisions and their cash flow impacts. In the realm of Risk and Return, you'll examine how risk affects investment choices and gain proficiency in calculating risk and rates of return. Additionally, the course explores the advantages of diversification and the application of portfolio strategies in investing.
Course Format
This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.
Price
$225Course Details
Units 0.3 CEUs / 3 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Self-Paced
What You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Differentiate between points in time and periods of time using a timeline representation.
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Define compounding and discounting in financial contexts.
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Calculate future value or present value for single payment amounts.
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Distinguish between single payments, streams of payments, uneven streams, and annuities.
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Solve for interest rate or time period in simple present value and future value problems.
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Discuss the impact of risk on investment decisions.
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Compute risk and rates of return.
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Analyze how diversification can mitigate risk.
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Illustrate the reduction of diversifiable risk through portfolio strategies.
Your Instructor
Associate Dean for Graduate Student Development
John Becker-Blease joined the College of Business in the summer of 2009. He teaches courses in corporate finance and financial institutions at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
His research interests include examining the drivers of corporate innovation, the value associated with increases in visibility, and gender equality in business.
His research has been featured in many local, regional, and national media outlets including Business Week, Forbes, The Oregonian, U.S. News & World Report, NPR, ABC News, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. In 2011.
He was awarded the Aspen Institute’s prestigious Faculty Pioneer Award as a “Rising Star” for his scholarly and teaching efforts in corporate social responsibility and curriculum reform