Columbia University is offering free online course on Free Cash Flow Method for Firm Valuation. In this course, learners will begin to apply the lessons and concepts from Introduction to Corporate Finance as they begin to discuss basics of firm valuation.
In this four week course, applicants will learn how to use the free cash flow method for firm valuation and how to compute and project free cash flows. This course will start on November 8, 2017.
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( votes)Course At A Glance
Length: 4 weeks
Effort: 3-4 hours pw
Subject: Economics & Finance
Institution: Columbia University and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $99
Session: Course Starts on November 8, 2017
Providers’ Details
Columbia University is one of the world’s most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields.
About This Course
In this course, learners will begin to apply the lessons and concepts from Introduction to Corporate Finance as they begin to discuss basics of firm valuation.
Why Take This Course?
Follow Professor Wolfenzon’s lead to learn how the free cash flow method is applied to value firms. You will also learn about valuation using multiples.
Learning Outcomes
- How to value a firm using the Enterprise Discounted Cash Flow Method
- Project a firm’s cash flows
- Calculate residual value
- How to value a firm using multiples
Instructors
Daniel Wolfenzon
Daniel Wolfenzon is the Stefan H. Robock Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School.
Requirements
Students must be familiar with basic concepts of Accounting; basic skills in Microsoft Excel (or equivalent); Students should have completed Introduction to Corporate Finance.
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