By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze global economic forces, evaluate international trade systems, assess alternative investments, and apply corporate finance frameworks to real-world business and investment decisions. Learners will develop the ability to interpret geopolitical risk, compare asset classes, evaluate capital allocation choices, and analyze capital structure and leverage using structured, decision-oriented models.
Analyze Global Economics and Corporate Finance Decisions
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Analyze global economic forces and international trade systems.
Evaluate capital allocation, leverage, and corporate finance decisions.
Assess alternative investments and geopolitical risk in decision models.
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February 2026
Assessments
35 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 9 modules in this course
This module introduces core economic concepts and geopolitical frameworks, helping learners understand how global political and economic forces interact and influence markets, trade, and investment risk.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module explores international trade theories, trade policies, and global institutions, enabling learners to understand how trade flows, restrictions, and agreements affect economies.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module provides an overview of alternative investments, focusing on their defining characteristics, operational complexity, and investor suitability considerations.
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5 videos3 assignments
This module examines how alternative investments are structured, how fees are charged, and how performance is measured despite valuation and liquidity challenges.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on private capital markets and real assets, highlighting capital providers, growth-stage financing, and key alternative asset classes.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module introduces corporate issuers, governance structures, stakeholder considerations, and ESG principles that influence corporate decision-making and investor analysis.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module explores how firms create value through business models, pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and risk management.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module covers capital allocation principles, project evaluation techniques, and cost of capital concepts used in corporate investment decisions.
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13 videos4 assignments
This module examines capital structure theories, financing decisions, and leverage measures to understand their impact on firm risk and performance.
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11 videos4 assignments
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