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Financial Mathematics: Net Present Value Time Value of Money
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(74 ratings)
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Financial Mathematics: Net Present Value Time Value of Money

Learn the Net Present Value theory & calculations as its applied at all levels of Finance (from beginner to advanced)
Created byAnthony Ford
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • This course teaches Net Present Value theory and basic fundamental calculations that can be used for different levels of finance
  • You will learn what Net Present Value is and you will be able to calculate Net Present Value (NPV)
  • You will learn how to apply basic NPV analysis to make conclusions
  • you will complete different exercises to show how the NPV is calculated so you can see how it can be applied

Course content

3 sections • 7 lectures • 1h 22m total length

  • Introduction & Objectives3:16

    Welcome. Thank you for attending this course. We trust you will be able to gain more knowledge relating to the Net Present Value (NPV) and Time Value of Money Calculations in this course. In this video, we will introduce the course and its objectives.

  • Background on Finance8:23

    We cover the Background to Finance and how this relates to Financial Mathematics, Time Value of Money and Net Present Value. 

    We consider two different options from a financial decision-making point of view.

    We explain the simple Time Value of Money concept with diagrams covering Present and Future Values.

  • Background on Net Present Value9:01

    We discuss and explain the purpose and need for Net Present Value calculations in the decision-making process.

    We provide the equation for Net Present Value (NPV) and we cover the decision criteria when applying NPV to practical scenarios.

  • Background on Finance & Net Present Value

Requirements

  • Professional/Business English (proficiency in understanding vocabulary relating to business)
  • Basic Numeracy Skills, Arithmetic & Mathematics
  • Any Financial Calculator with knowledge on how to use the student's make and model of calculator
  • Microsoft Excel (for completion of the NPV calculations using a computer-based application)

Description

Master the Net Present Value theory and calculations  by understanding the basic time value of money principles. You will be introduced to the background of Finance & Net Present Value and you will learn the skills needed for the calculating and interpreting the Net Present Values. These calculation skills are important fundamentals that can be applied to basic and more advanced levels of Finance.

Even if you have no prior knowledge or understanding of Finance and/or Mathematics, this course will provide you with the most important Net Present Value skills. At the end of the course, you will be able to describe what Net Present Value is. You will also be able to calculate Net Present Value and you will know how to apply the calculations for answering a decision-making/analytical question.

This course was designed for everyone from any background who wants to learn the Net Present Value theory and calculations. Whether you're a beginner starting to learn Financial Mathematics or an advanced student studying advanced Quantitative Modelling, you will need to know what Net Present Value is.

The Course Objectives is to teach you all the most important basics for Financial Mathematics: Net Present Value and Time Value of Money.

Who this course is for:

  • Students, Entrepreneurs, Managers, and anyone who wants to learn what Net Present Value is. This course is suited for anyone who does not have a background in mathematics or finance but wants to learn what Net Present Value (NPV) is and how to do NPV calculations for any level (basic to advanced)

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