Introduction to Finance - 69954

Course conducted by
Md. Jakir Hossen
Instructor for Business Studies
General Education Department
Daffodil Polytechnic Institute
An introduction to the principles, issues, and institution of finance. Topics include valuation, risks, capital, investment,
financial structure, and cost of capital, working capital management, financial market and securities.
Finance is a system that involves the exchange of funds between borrowers and lenders and investors. It operates at various levels from firms to global to national levels. Thus, there are many complexities involved in it related to markets, institutions, etc. An introduction to finance will provide a basic idea of how the finance sector in general works in India.
In the Introduction to Finance I: The Basics course, you will be introduced to the basic concepts needed to understand the financial manager’s decision-making process. To achieve that, you will learn about the basic forms a business can take and the goal of the financial manager. You will also learn the fundamentals of financial statements and how to measure a company’s financial health using financial ratios. In addition, you will explore how to allocate capital across time to create value. After learning the course, you should be familiar with major topics in modern finance and communicate with others within and outside of the business world. With a deep understanding of the financial side of the business, you will be in a better position to make informed decisions and plan for the financial future.