Effective Finance for Executives

-5% for Early Entry until 8/1/2025

Application until 27 Jan. 2025

Effective Finance for Executives

  • Mode of Study

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    5 Months

  • Credits

    16 ECVET

  • Tuition Fees

    600€ (without discount)

Program Objectives

The objective of the Effective Finance for Executives program is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training in financial management and investment management, which are the core components of finance.

Financial management focuses on the acquisition and effective use of capital within a company, while investment management centers on security analysis, valuation, and portfolio management.

This program is designed as an overview of the critical frameworks and tools of modern finance. It aims to empower participants by equipping them with financial tools to make better decisions and become even greater assets to their organizations.

The program eliminates financial barriers that executives and managers face, providing participants with tools that can be immediately applied in any organization. At the same time, it retains its academic character, making it useful for professionals seeking employment or career change.

Participants will develop the skills required to critically assess their company’s financial condition and needs, efficiently allocate financial resources within their organization, and evaluate major investment projects.

Additionally, the program will help participants enhance their ability to communicate effectively with their company’s financial executives and engage competitively with key external funding sources, such as lenders and shareholders.

Training Cycle Calendar

  • 27/1/2025

    Application Deadline

  • 30/2/2025

    Program Start Date

  • 4/2025

    Certificate Award

During Christmas, Easter, and the month of August, the Executive Program is temporarily suspended.

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Who Should Attend

This program is designed for business professionals and executives who wish to expand their financial expertise, refine their skills, and enhance their career prospects.

In particular, it is suitable for mid- to senior-level executives working in general management, corporate planning, strategy, marketing and sales, production, research and development, and other business areas.

The program is beneficial for senior executives and directors working across a broad range of organizations, from startups to multinational corporations, NGOs, government agencies, and public sector services.

This is a modern, comprehensive, and fast-track program that emphasizes practical business problem-solving, teamwork, and leveraging the extensive experience of both faculty members and participants.

Special Programs for Businesses

Skills You Will Gain

Through the Effective Finance for Executives program, participants will gain multiple benefits. Graduates will be able to:

  • Explain the concepts of return and risk.

  • Present the components of return.

  • Calculate return and risk.

  • Evaluate the valuation of bonds and stocks.

  • Understand the portfolio management process.

  • Describe the core principles of modern portfolio theory.

  • Explain key financial analysis concepts.

  • Estimate the cost of capital for a company.

  • Assess investment projects.

Course Modules

Total Duration: 5 Months Teaching Hours: 400

Time Value of Money

2 Weeks

Future value

Present value

Cash flow series

Introduction to Finance

2 Weeks

Investment process

Financial system

Flow of financial resources

Portfolio management process

Investment objectives

Portfolio strategies

Return and Risk

2 Weeks

Components of return

Sources of risk

Return and risk estimation

Money and Capital Markets

2 Weeks

Money market instruments

Capital market instruments

Fixed Income Securities Valuation

2 Weeks

Bond valuation

Relationship between interest rates and bond prices

Macaulay duration of bonds

Stock Valuation

2 Weeks

Constant growth model

Zero-growth model

Earnings multiplier approach

Modern Portfolio Theory

2 Weeks

Expected return and risk of a portfolio

Efficient portfolios

Single-index model

Systematic and unsystematic risk

Asset pricing model

Financial Ratio Analysis

2 Weeks

Financial statement analysis

Liquidity ratios

Activity ratios

Debt ratios

Profitability ratios

Valuation ratios

Cost of Capital

2 Weeks

Key concepts of a company’s cost of capital

Cost of debt financing

Cost of equity financing

Weighted average cost of capital

Capital Investment Budgeting

2 Weeks

Capital investment evaluation methods

Payback period method

Net present value method

Internal rate of return method

Modified internal rate of return method

Discount Categories

  • Category A – 10% Discount

    Unemployed individuals

    Persons with disabilities

    Employees of universities and research centers

    Groups of three or more participants from the same organization

  • Category B – 5% Discount

    Early registration up to one month before the application deadline

    Full tuition payment before the program start date

Please note that the above discount categories cannot be combined. If a participant qualifies for both categories, only the higher discount will be applied.

Certificate

Successful completion of the program leads to the award of a certificate, which includes the program title and the exact number of training hours. Depending on the program, the awarded certificate may be:

Certificate of Training

Certificate of Training

Certificate of Specialized Training

Certificate of Specialized Training

Europass / ECVET Certificate Supplement

  • The Europass / ECVET Certificate Supplement is a document that accompanies the training or specialized training certificate awarded upon program completion.

  • It provides a detailed description of the training program, including the course modules, duration, admission requirements, assessment process, learning outcomes, and the skills and competencies acquired.

  • It enhances the value of the awarded training or specialized training certificate and can be used by graduates for employment opportunities, career advancement, or further studies.

Methodology

  • Training Method

    Distance learning (e-learning) through an interactive platform.

  • Platform Features

    User-friendly, includes e-books, interactive content, multimedia, self-assessment, and livestreaming.

  • Structure

    Learning modules with study guidelines.

  • Content

    Objectives, outcomes, keywords, introduction, main text, examples, case studies, exercises, audiovisual material, slides, summary.

  • Support

    Continuous communication and livestream meetings with instructors.

  • Assessment

    Self-assessment, exercises, and final evaluation with multiple-choice questions and the option for retaking.

Contact

Why are the Executive Programs of NKUA the ideal choice?

Because you will gain modern and applied knowledge through distance learning, which will significantly enhance your career with cutting-edge tools.

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