The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance

It is crucial that today's business professionals understand the flow of financial resources. Such an understanding is needed daily; whether it is used to anticipate trends, evaluate company performance or obtain funding. People from non-financial backgrounds are often called upon to make decisions based on modern financial controls, and they must have the know-how to navigate the financial systems that have a significant impact on their professional responsibilities.

Oxford Management Centre has created the 5 Day MBA in Finance to provide business professionals with a deeper understanding of corporate finance as practiced by today's most powerful companies. Designed specifically for non-financial personnel, this intensive seminar approaches the subject of finance as it relates to the corporation as a whole.

The highlights of the course include:

• Extensive and deep coverage of the subject area
• A real-world approach to the discipline
• Numerous examples based around market data
• Contemporary approach drawing on recent market developments
• Integration with spreadsheet modeling

The seminar provides delegates with the tools required to find better answers to questions such as:

• What is the appropriate discount rate to be used in investment appraisal?
• What are the pros and cons of different types of financing?
• What factors must be considered in deciding on dividend policy?
• What is the exact nature and scope of the issue to be analyzed?
• What products are available to manage risk?
• Why is correlation so important in managing risk?
• Which specific variables, relationships, and trends are likely to be helpful in analyzing an annual report

• Non-financial managers and professionals in all business functions
• Senior executives and decision-makers involved in financial strategy
• Business analysts and corporate planning professionals
• Project managers and operations managers
• Sales, marketing, HR, and administrative managers responsible for financial decisions
• Finance and accounting professionals seeking advanced corporate finance knowledge
• Investment, treasury, and risk management professionals
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Professionals involved in budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation
• Individuals aiming to understand corporate finance, capital markets, and investment decision-making
• Professionals seeking MBA-level knowledge in finance and financial markets