Fundamentals of Finance

A leader’s fundamental understanding of finance ensures that all areas of the business are thoughtfully considered when evaluating and implementing strategic changes.

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Program Information

Date:
February 3–May 2, 2025
Cost:
$950
Program Structure:

Online course offered through UGA eLearning Commons

Special rates are available for UGA alumni and multiple registrants from the same company.

Program Overview

In the University of Georgia’s online Fundamentals of Finance program, you’ll learn the basic concepts and analytical tools of finance in the corporate finance and investment arenas.

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Fundamentals of Finance certificate from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

What You’ll Learn

Topics in the program include:

  • Reformulating financial statements to facilitate accurate analysis
  • Learning the time value of money and the importance of receiving it sooner to accrue interest
  • Determining if long term investments are worth funding
  • Valuing companies, businesses and investment projects
  • Evaluating and managing business risks

Who Will Benefit

  • Managers and leaders responsible for managing costs, margins, revenue, or efficiency
  • Accounting and finance professionals

Flexible Online Format

Once registered for Fundamentals of Finance, participants will have access to the course from the scheduled start date for three consecutive months. Participants work at their own pace, and may choose to complete the course well before the three months expires or work through the class and return to any module at their own pace throughout three months.

Instructor

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Christopher R. Pope
  • Principal Lecturer, Department of Finance

Christopher R. Pope received his PhD from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 2000. His research focus includes firm valuation, applied econometrics, applied microeconomics, industrial organization and environmental economics.

Want to Learn More?

We’re here to answer any questions you may have about Fundamentals of Finance or other programs provided by the Terry College of Business Office of Executive Education.

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  • Associate Director of Learning Solutions, Executive Education