Learners can expect to acquire advanced skills in leveraging data for financial decision-making, with outcomes including proficiency in risk assessment, investment valuation, and strategic financial planning. Industry partnerships offer exposure to real-world applications, ensuring a curriculum aligned with industry needs and providing opportunities for hands-on experience in the dynamic realms of data analysis and finance.
Data & Finance for the future Specialization
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Data & Finance for the future Specialization
A Specialization for Strategic Financial Insights. Master the Intersection of Finance and Data Analysis.
Instructors: Fabiana Cherubim Bortoleto
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Intermediate level
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(58 reviews)
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
5 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Business Valuation
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flows
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Regression Analysis
- Business Analytics
- Descriptive Statistics
- International Finance
- Business Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Economics
- Data Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Competitive Analysis
- Statistical Inference
- Financial Accounting
- Income Statement
- Business Economics
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
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Taught in English
42 practice exercises
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Concept of Gross Domestic Product, why it is crucial for your business plan as it is also considered to be the income of the country
Components of the Gross Domestic Product: consumption, investments, government, exports, imports and Keynes multiplier
Monetary Policy, Balance of Payments, and Real Exchange Rate
Skills you'll gain
Category: Investments
Category: Business Planning
Category: Business Economics
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Economics
Category: Supply And Demand
Category: Market Dynamics
Category: International Finance
What you'll learn
Interpret the main financial statements and reports
Understand business performance across time
Evaluate company results and peer comparison
Use financial ratios to diagnose the company's economic status
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Income Statement
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Working Capital
Category: Analysis
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Depreciation
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Gross Profit
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Probability & Statistics
Category: Descriptive Statistics
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Data Science
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Statistical Inference
Category: Statistics
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Investment Management
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Finance
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Capital Budgeting
Category: Market Analysis
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Frequently asked questions
For this specialization, you will need a general knowledge of business concepts, models, and tools. Learners don't need to have business administration certificate, though.
From an academic standpoint, we would recommend taking the courses, modules, and lessons in the presented order.
After completing the specialization in data analysis and finance, you will possess the skills to proficiently analyze financial data, model complex financial scenarios, and make strategic decisions based on quantitative insights. This expertise will empower you to contribute valuable insights to financial decision-making processes, assess risks effectively, and enhance overall financial performance in various business contexts.
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