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Capital Budgeting & Investment Analysis Mastery

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Capital Budgeting & Investment Analysis Mastery

This course is part of Advanced Financial Analysis & Decision Making Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply NPV, IRR, and payback methods to evaluate investments.
Identify relevant cash flows and incorporate tax and working capital.
Compare projects and make optimal capital budgeting decisions.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Master capital budgeting techniques to evaluate investments and make strategic financial decisions. Learn how to apply NPV, IRR, and project evaluation methods with confidence.

This course provides a structured approach to analyzing and selecting long-term investment projects. You will learn how to identify relevant cash flows, incorporate tax and working capital considerations, and apply time value of money principles to real-world scenarios. Through practical modules, the course covers key capital budgeting techniques including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period, Discounted Payback, and Profitability Index. You will also explore capital rationing and project ranking to make optimal investment decisions under constraints. By the end of the course, you will be able to evaluate investment opportunities, compare project alternatives, and support strategic business growth with data-driven financial analysis. Ideal for finance professionals and aspiring analysts, this course builds a strong foundation in capital budgeting and equips you with essential tools for effective investment decision-making.

Module details

This module introduces the core principles of investment decision-making with a focus on capital budgeting fundamentals. It explains the concept, applications, types of relevant costs, tax considerations, working capital implications, and the structured stages involved in evaluating long-term investment projects. Learners build a strong conceptual foundation for analyzing and ranking capital projects in real-world financial management scenarios.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

4 videosTotal 26 minutes

Introduction to Investment Decision1 minute
Overview of Capital Budgeting10 minutes
Ranking a Potential Investment10 minutes
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction to Investment Decisions & Capital Budgeting Overview10 minutes
Evaluating and Ranking Investment Opportunities10 minutes
Foundations of Investment and Capital Budgeting30 minutes

This module focuses on the analytical techniques used to evaluate and select investment projects. It explores discounted cash flow analysis, time value of money concepts, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period, Discounted Payback Period, and capital rationing using the Profitability Index. Learners develop practical skills to compare, rank, and select investment projects under financial constraints.