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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Foundations of Modern Finance II online programme is the second course of the MicroMasters Programme for finance in the foundations of modern finance series. As we know, uncertainty is part of several crucial financial decisions, and this course provides you with all-inclusive information about the science that follows decision-making under uncertainty.

In the beginning, the Foundations of Modern Finance II training focuses on the primary set of fundamental principles. And later, educates on how to develop a strong framework for financial judgements related to personal and business financial planning. 

Candidates will know how analytics and models are developed to measure the risk and value of financial assets. Application of valuation models to financial safekeeping inclusive of bonds and stocks, and capital budgeting, as well as projection valuation, will be introduced. 

Candidates who are planning on taking the CFA exams will benefit from the Foundations of Modern Finance II certification course. The course is 12 weeks long and requires an effort of 10-14 hours per week. Students can start taking the online course either in the paid track with unlimited access and the certificate or in the free audit track. In the latter track, the students will be provided access only for a limited duration. 

The Highlights

  • Advanced-level course
  • 12-weeks course
  • Economics and finance category
  • Verified certification 
  • Lectures in English
  • Video lectures with transcript
  • Online discussion forum
  • Designed by MITx
  • Shareable certificate
  • Instructor-led learning

Programme Offerings

  • free enrollment
  • advanced-level course
  • 12-weeks Course
  • English instructions
  • Video lectures and transcript
  • Verified certificate
  • Instructor-led learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 45632yesMIT Cambridge

Foundations of Modern Finance II  fee structure 

Course 

Total fee

Foundations of Modern Finance II 

Free

Foundations of Modern Finance II Certification

Rs. 45,632  


Eligibility Criteria

Along with having an undergraduate degree in probability and statistics, linear algebra, or calculus, the Foundations of Modern Finance II advanced level course requires the candidate to have taken up the foundations of modern finance I course under the MicroMasters Programme.

What you will learn

Financial Management

The Foundations of Modern Finance II online course covers a wide variety of topics such as:

  • Valuation of options, forward, and futures
  • Capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and optimisation of the portfolio 
  • Decisions in the firm related to capital structure
  • Financing and investing along with its connection and interaction

Who it is for

Students appearing for the CFA exam can benefit from this course. Also, anyone with the required credentials can enroll for the Foundations of Modern Finance II advanced-level training, except the candidates from Cuba, Iran, and the Crimea region of Ukraine.


Admission Details

Step 1. Go to the official website of edX for the Foundations of Modern Finance II certification course. 

Step 2. Tap on the menu and choose the ‘Sign-in’ tab or ‘Register’ tab. 

Step 3. Candidates may create their accounts using their Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, or by entering the necessary details about the name, email, username, password, and country of residence. 

Step 4. After completing that, type the name of the course in the search bar.

Step 5. Click the ‘Enroll’ tab to enroll on the course for free or purchase a verified certificate by paying the necessary fee. 

Application Details

Candidates do not have to fill any forms for the Foundations of Modern Finance II online programme. All you need to do is sign up and enroll for the course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who are the instructors for the Foundations of Modern Finance II online course?

Prof Leonid Kogan, Prof Jiang Wang, and research scientist Egor Matveyev will be instructing the course.

2: Is this an independent programme?

No. This is the second course in the foundations of the modern finances series and is part of the MicroMasters Program.

3: Why are there enrollment restrictions for specific countries?

EdX is yet to seek a sufficiently broad license from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer the courses in all locations.

4: Can I enroll my professional team for the Foundations of Modern Finance II course?

Yes. You can go to the course and click on the ‘Purchase now’ or ‘Request Information’ option at the bottom of the page for further information.

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