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The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance

Essential Skills to Drive the Business Forward

Why Choose The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance Training Course?

It is crucial that today's business professionals understand the flow of financial resources. Such an understanding is needed daily; whether it is used to anticipate trends, evaluate company performance or obtain funding. People from non-financial backgrounds are often called upon to make decisions based on modern financial controls, and they must have the know-how to navigate the financial systems that have a significant impact on their professional responsibilities.

This Oxford 5-day MBA in Finance training course is developed to provide business professionals with a deeper understanding of corporate finance as practiced by today's most powerful companies. Designed specifically for non-financial personnel, this intensive training course approaches the subject of finance as it relates to the corporation as a whole.

The highlights of this Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course include:

  • Extensive and deep coverage of the subject area
  • Real world approach to the discipline
  • Numerous examples based around market data
  • Contemporary approach drawing on recent market developments
  • Integration with spreadsheet modelling

What are the Goals?

This Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course provides delegates with the tools required to find better answers to questions such as:

  • What is the appropriate discount rate to be used in investment appraisal?
  • What are the pros and cons of different types of financing?
  • What factors must be considered in deciding on a dividend policy?
  • What is the exact nature and scope of the issue to be analyzed?
  • What products are available to manage risk?
  • Why is correlation so important in managing risk?
  • Which specific variables, relationships, and trends are likely to be helpful in analyzing an annual report?

Who is this Training Course for?

This The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • High Level Managers integral to the decision-making process
  • Non-Financial Business Professionals managing who have been promoted to financial positions
  • Financial Professionals wanting an update or a “refresher” of their knowledge
  • Junior Managers working in the finance area

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Using a combination of lectures, group exercises and individual exercises with practical applications, the delegates will gain both a theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics covered. The emphasis is on the real world and as a result delegates will return to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned.

The Course Content

  • An Introduction to the Equity Markets
    • IPO
    • Market Indices
    • International Equity Market Links
  • An Introduction to Bond Markets
    • Long Term vs. Short Term
    • Treasury vs. Corporate
    • Types of Bond
  • An Introduction to the FX Market
    • The Spot and Forward Market
    • Exchange Rate Trends and Linkages
    • Carry Trades
  • An Introduction to the Derivatives Market
    • Futures
    • Options
  • The Link between Risk and Return
  • The Markowitz Model of Portfolio Risk
  • The Capital Asset Pricing Model
    • A Practical Application of the CAPM to a Range of Companies
  • The Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow Techniques
  • The Gordon Growth Model
    • A Practical Application of Forecasting Dividends
  • Determining the Cost of Debt
  • The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Investment Appraisal using the Net Present Value Approach
    • The Importance of the Cost of Capital
    • Scenario Analysis
  • Payback and Adjusted Payback
  • The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Approach
    • A Practical Application of the IRR Approach
    • Pitfalls in using the IRR Approach
  • Real Options
  • The Balance Sheet
  • The Income Statement
  • The Cash Flow Statement
  • Ratio Analysis
  • A Practical Application of Ratio Analysis
  • Forecasting Sales
    • The Cost of Sales Approach
  • Financial Leverage
    • Modiglianni and Millers Theory of Capital Structure
    • The Risk of Bankruptcy
    • The Optimal Capital Structure
  • The Dividend Decision
    • The Clientele Effect
    • The Taxation Effect
  • The Principal Agent Problem
  • The Market for Corporate Control
  • Hedging Exchange Rate Risk Using
    • The Forward Market
    • The Options Market
    • Zero Cost Collars
  • Hedging Commodity Price Risk Using
    • Options
    • Futures
  • Practical Application of Airlines Hedging Fuel Price Risk - The Importance of Correlation

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course
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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Online: Explore our training calendar, choose the course that suits your needs, and click the “Register Now” button on the course details page.
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  • Phone: Reach out to us directly at +971 4 427 5400 or +971 4 427 5407, and our team will guide you through the registration process.

Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. This email will contain your registration details, invoice, and the necessary joining instructions for the course.

The training fees include full access to the training venue, along with comprehensive training materials to enhance your learning experience. Additionally, participants will be provided with writing supplies and stationery. To ensure comfort and convenience, the fee also covers lunch and refreshing coffee breaks throughout the duration of the course.

Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

Yes, we offer tailored corporate training solutions to meet your organization's specific needs. Please contact us at info@aztechtraining.com or call +971 4 427 5400 for more information.

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