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About the Course

The strength of finance is that it takes a structured approach to decision making, with one key building block underlying all decisions — understanding the value of time, or the Time Value of Money (TVM). In this course, we will develop this building block using introductory, and simple, applications. We will learn about the Time Value of Money (TVM), Simple Future Value (FV) , Simple Present Value (PV) , Future Value of Annuity, Loans, compounding, and Valuing Perpetuities. We will introduce the framework in a carefully structured and replicable way to prepare you to explore more advanced applications in the rest of the specialization. In the follow-on courses, we will expand the applications to more complex real-world decisions. After completing this course, you will have an understanding of how the value of money changes over time. You will understand the implications of all your financial decisions, including saving for the future through different channels and borrowing for future needs. You will leave with the practical knowledge needed to make informed decisions on a wide range of financial decisions. This course is part of the four-course Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization....

Top reviews

SG

Dec 14, 2023

Great course for learning the basics of how the value of money changes with time. The instructor, Dr. Gauntam Kaul, is very passionate about the subject, which makes for an enjoyable learning process.

SI

Jun 5, 2023

I really enjoyed learning with Sir Gautam Kaul. His passion for teaching, ability to inspire, and unwavering commitment to students growth made him an exceptional instructor. I am so thankful to him.

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By Bryan R

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May 14, 2019

It is a great course to take over the summer. It is nothing to complicated but it is extremely valuable to know this stuff as early as possible.

By Chris Z

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Jan 6, 2021

Very accessible and well structured. Concepts and formulas introduced with ample examples. Would recommend this as a great foundational course.

By Sergey D

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Sep 5, 2020

Very clear and detailed explanations. Nice tasks. Really enjoyed this course and willing to continue with the next one in this specialization.

By Avinash B

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Apr 5, 2020

Really loved the content and style of teaching. I was able to learn from the basics and reached to quite complex real life problems.

By Betty A F

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Sep 1, 2020

I was so afraid at first. They lessons are so well planned and teach so much. Practice the questions and you will do great!!!!

By Nathan B

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May 13, 2020

Brilliant course taught exceptionally, super clear teaching and really helpful for someone with little experience.

By Rishi S M

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Sep 15, 2020

Takes on many examples in assignments and regular class. You will learn to solve annuities with the use of excel.

By Pedro d J A V

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Jul 2, 2020

Very simplified explaniation of topics mixed with the practical excercises made me understand in a faster way

By Sreeparna M

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Jul 19, 2020

Beautifully explained with all points clearly. Each formula was explained with meaning and use of the same.

By Jena C

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May 20, 2021

This is a very useful course. The teacher is very easy to listen to and explains the material very well.

By Mithun s

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Jan 21, 2020

a great platform for learning and i personally thank mr goutham kaul for giving such oppurtunity to learn

By Meenu B

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Aug 4, 2020

The most useful online course I've ever learned. I loved the way Gautam Kaul taught with a kindly smile.

By Abhishek V

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Jun 19, 2020

Very well explained! But the course is too short. Courses could be combined to make them more rigorous.

By Ines L

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Aug 29, 2021

This course is very useful because it contain a lot of information in finance and useful for ourlife

By Abu Y M S

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May 16, 2020

This course very helpful for making real life financial investment decisions and professional career

By Christopher Q

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Aug 27, 2019

Lectures are very well done. Content is excellent, problems we solve are real world and challenging.

By Gao M

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Feb 13, 2022

great course with lot examples. quiz are challenging and helps understand the concept being taught

By Shrestha M

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Mar 31, 2020

This course is really tremendous and is recommended for everyone who want to learn finance.

By Christian J K

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Jul 2, 2019

An entertaining and simple-to-understand introduction to the complexity money's time value.

By Vishal S

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Oct 26, 2024

Great Material. Great explanation. Thank you for building the foundations in this course.

By Saswati S

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Sep 8, 2019

Excellent instruction by Professor Kaul. Enjoyed it immensely. Will take the next course!

By Lakshmi N V

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Jun 7, 2020

Excellent explanation of concepts. There will be something for everyone in this course.

By RUCHI R

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Jan 10, 2021

Very helpful course to understand TVM concept. Very well explained by the professor.

By Vinoth S

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Apr 20, 2020

Very useful course to understand the Time value of money concepts with examples.

By Roberto G

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Apr 24, 2020

Excellent. Though the instructor is a bit verbose, he is an excellent educator.