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About the Course

In this course, you’ll learn the basic fundamentals of corporate finance. Based on the pre-term qualifying courses for Wharton MBA students, Professor Jessica Wachter has designed this course for learners who need a refresher in financial concepts, or for those who are learning about corporate finance for the first time. You’ll identify foundational concepts in corporate finance, such as NPV, Compound and Simple Interest, and Annuities versus Perpetuities. You’ll also learn how to apply the NPV framework to calculating fixed-income valuation and Equity, using hypothetical examples of corporate projects. By the end of this course, you’ll have honed your skills in calculating risk and returns to optimize investments, and be able to assess the right set of financial information to achieve better returns for your firm....

Top reviews

RB

Mar 17, 2024

The teacher is very knowledgeable but sometimes passes some topics too fast and its hard to grasp the concept and the idea. The quizzes are not according to the classes that are given.

CB

Mar 21, 2022

The notes for this course were excellent, and the lectures were concise and easy to follow. Prof. Wachter is easy to listen to and is relaxed and helpful in her explanations.

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By Michael R M J

May 15, 2023

The materials covered and provided in this course can more readily be found on youtube in ways that are more efficient and easier to understand. If others on youtube can provide similar information in half the time and thrice the clarity, it should be a call to review this educators methods of instruction.

The information provided is accurate, but the explanation and delivery of the information is absolutely painful.

By Rafael F

Aug 18, 2023

definitely the worst course that I have made in this platform, my only reason for finishing it was to get the specialization.

the tests difficulties don't correspond to the examples given in the lessons.

There is very little practice during the modules

the explanations of the teacher are not so good, she should have made at least a power point.

By Joy M

Feb 13, 2022

The course overview is misleading and the information is rushed and doesn't provide enough information as to how the answer to formulas are figured out. I wish I knew this was an advance class as I would have done other course to gain more knowledge before even attempting this course.

By Lily K

Oct 12, 2021

Impossible to understand as a beginner. Spelling errors all over. The math work isn’t shown so you have to guess. Awful!

By Савин М И

Feb 5, 2022

Terrible course, and I can't even leave it (there is no such button, I can only share/review it

By Mohamd A

Jan 4, 2022

the worest course i had take for ever! unfortunately, the professor dont know how to teach.

By Bobby

Oct 20, 2021

Very poor communicator. Unfortunately, the quality of the content is lost.

By Irene C

Feb 21, 2022

Course was boring and quizzes didn't reflect well lecture materials.

By Kay K H S

Nov 9, 2021

It is difficult to understand.

By David M

Nov 27, 2021

One because I can't unenroll.

By Madihah s

Nov 29, 2021

i did not sign up for this

By Galina P

Oct 21, 2021

Very bad

By Pim M

Sep 7, 2021

While I can understand how some people feel that this course is challenging. Those with no background may find the course moves intensely into math and formulas and applying them. I also have limited background in Finance, but I did take the course "Introduction to Corporate Finance" before this course which made it easier for me to move along this course. So I recommend those who finds this course difficult to take "Introduction to Corporate Finance" first.

Having said that, I actually like the fact that this course focuses both on applying the concepts and formulas to understand finance as well as focuses on the math part as to how the formulas come about. Understanding, how finance formulas are formed helps me understand the concept more deeply. I also liked that this course use less multiple choices in tests, but rather type in the answer (numeric value), as it makes students try harder to come up with the answer.

The professor explains subjects well. The way the content and flow of the course is designed is superb.

Also, I do not see any problems or bugs or mistakes with the four quizzes. All of them has correct answers. Some answers may not be obvious at first, but after contemplating and reviewing the lecture over again, we will arrive at solutions.

By James K

Mar 3, 2021

The course really gives me a clear insight on the basics on finance, It's really easy to understand and the lecturer do a great job in explaining the concept so it was easier to remember.

It explains clearly each of the financial terms and what it indicates, such as where NPV and IRR differs and where it's viable, Yield to maturity, etc. I would recommend this class to anyone new to finance!

By Anjana S

Jul 31, 2021

I completed this course as a free trial course. I haven't studied Finance during my school years or in the university. But I understood every bit of it. Week 4 was a bit difficult but somehow managed to go through the course. It was great I got to earn the certificate during the free trial for this course. Thanks University of Pennsylvania

By Bahruz G

Mar 24, 2024

I would like to say from the bottom of my heart that the theoretical knowledge and examples that the course taught me were very important for my academic development. Ms. Jessica Wachter's explanations were very clear, understandable and very interesting. I hope that more videos of Jessica's explanation will be shared. Thanks <3

By Shunlong W

Aug 13, 2021

This is the first course that I came into contact with when I first entered the coursera platform. The course schedule is very clear. You can learn a lot of practical content about interest rates, securities valuation, NPV rules and so on.

By Marisofi F

Oct 5, 2023

I liked the course a lot. I learned so much about financing, the purchase of bonds, the interest rate, return, YTM, and HPR. But the quizzes sometimes would have questions about things from next week so it would be hard to understand.

By JINYING G

Dec 27, 2020

The course format is good for finance beginners and the teaching is perfect.

the only problem is that I do not know when I should round up my answer in the test, that sometimes bothers me

By Ali M

Dec 20, 2021

A demanding course ... but so rewarding ! And the materials provided in the 5th week (optional) go much further ! Favorite learning experience in Coursera ! Thank you Dr Wachter !

By Gelar S I

May 10, 2023

The materials and notes are great, esp for me that has no skill and knowledge about finance. The language and delivery are easy to digest. thanks.

By Pedro S

Dec 13, 2021

Some exercises could use a few hints, aside from that looks very good. The notes are good even for someone who is very rusty in algebra.

By Ayush k

Sep 7, 2021

this is an excellent course. i personally suggest everyone to go through this course once on starting career in finance

By Muhammad S

Mar 19, 2024

I am proud of undergoing learning experience "Fundamentals of Finance" through University of Pennsylvania, diligently.

By Peter B

Mar 8, 2022

Very educative and challenging. the quizes will push you to do more research which is good for the learning process