Applying Academic Principles to Real-World Problems

You will learn how to apply academic principles to real-world problems. You will you will explore finance fundamentals essential for today's executives, as well as the managerial context in which strategic choices require investor support.

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Whal You'll Learn

Throughout the program, you will explore finance fundamentals essential for today's executives, as well as the managerial context in which strategic choices require investor support. You will capture skills through training methods such as faculty presentations, case studies, interactive classroom sessions, and structured and informal group activities.

Training Format

Module 1 impose participants to attend live online sessions and spend time with their discussion groups via the USILD online platform. In Module 2, participants will attend classes in-person on the USILD Campus. You will be exposed to situational in which you will interact with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions. Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. Participants will spend about 15 hours on self-paced work and case prep throughout the program. In addition, participants should expect to spend at least 10 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately 10 days prior to program start.

Key Topics

The role and tools of finance

Understanding the role of finance in supporting the functional areas of a firm
Employing basic analytical skills and the principles of corporate finance
Applying standard analysis techniques, including capital budgeting, cash flow, valuation, and risk analysis

Performance and compensation

Establishing and monitoring executive compensation policies
Setting performance goals and incentives
Using diagnostic and interactive control systems to achieve objectives

Capital markets and financial institutions

Working with capital markets and financial institutions
Examining best practices for maximizing available resources
Understanding the implications of recent market developments

Growth, profit, and investors

Analyzing the pursuit of margin and growth, and their respective returns
Understanding the decision-making processes of corporate managers, stockholders, creditors, unions, financial advisors, investors, and turnaround specialists
Managing corporate distributions—including cash, property, and stock dividends—within the context of redemptions and liquidations
Restructuring and strategically employing valuation and financial analysis
Mastering the theory and best practices related to profit planning, strategic profitability analysis, resource allocation, residual income techniques, and performance scorecards