Global Finance Truly Global Focus. Truly Global Delivery. Thunderbird Online s facilitated online professional development programs provide you with a comprehensive education in core global business concepts to broaden your global mindset, sharpen your global skills and enhance your marketability. Why Thunderbird Online: World-class continuing education from Thunderbird, the world s #1-ranked school in international business Professional development on your schedule with 100% online content Access to the highest quality academic experience with no related travel expense Tuition credit opportunity for all degree programs offered at Thunderbird School of Global Management CERTIFICATE DETAILS Get a world-class global education. Anytime, anywhere. Tuition cost (USD) $1,980 per course $4,455 per 3-course track (a 25% savings) Corporate pricing available for groups of three or more. Course credit 1.5 Continuing Education Units per course 4.5 Continuing Education Units per executive certificate View the demo Experience the certificate programs at: online.thunderbird.edu/demo Enhance your global skill set Thunderbird Online s facilitated professional development programs are designed for busy professionals around the globe including: Working Professionals: Improve your marketability in today s competitive global marketplace Experienced Executives: Further expand your knowledge in a specific global business focus area Potential Degree Candidates: Get a sample of the top-ranked Thunderbird degree curriculum - $5,000 tuition credit opportunity Participant testimonial I chose a Thunderbird Online certificate because of the quality and structure of the courses. The material & information have immediate applicability to my job. The online learning programs allow me the flexibility to do the work according to my schedule within the week. I have been very impressed by the quality instruction and the structure of the online classes. Register today at online.thunderbird.edu/finance +1 602 978-7627 800 457-6959 (US only) thunderbirdonline@thunderbird.edu
Executive Certificate in Global Finance Learning Objectives Thunderbird Online s Executive Certificate in Global Finance is designed to provide you the background knowledge, tools, conceptual understanding and hands-on skills necessary to succeed in the world of global finance. Whether your goal is to incorporate these skills into your current career, or position yourself for a transition into global finance, this online professional development program will give you the confidence and capability to conduct business globally with secure, smart and success-based finance strategies. The three-course online certificate program consists of: Finance Essentials for Global Managers: Learn proven tactics for extracting information from financial statements to analyze the operating, investing and financing activities of a company. Discover effective strategies to manage a firm s working capital in an efficient manner. Apply the various valuation techniques to value securities and capital projects. Advanced Global Financial Management: Understand the relationship between interest rates, foreign exchange, and inflation rates. Recognize how to identify foreign exchange exposures and determine if alternative hedging instruments should be used to manage these exposures. Analyze current risk management strategies and see how they can mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations on foreign cash flows. Thunderbird Online Elective Course Complete your Thunderbird Online Executive Certificate with our wide array of elective courses. Comprehensive content. Dynamic delivery. Thunderbird Online s learning platform gives you the increased functionality necessary for an immersive online learning experience. Certificate format Each 8-week online course consists of: 2-3 hours of content per week Video lectures & podcasts Case studies & vignettes Interactive, multimedia activities Quizzes & checkpoint questions Facilitated discussion forums Global networking opportunities End-of-course assessment Certificate faculty Thunderbird s faculty are recognized for their innovative teaching methods, global business best practices, groundbreaking research and commentary, and viewpoints on all aspects of international business. Thunderbird Online s Executive Certificate in Global Finance is developed by Thunderbird Professor Lena Booth, Ph.D. Professor Booth is the Associate Professor of Finance in the Department of Global Business at Thunderbird. Dr. Booth s excellence and dedication in teaching has earned her several recognitions including best professor in the Thunderbird Global MBA On-Demand program. What to expect: Learning objectives and weekly course material to ensure success throughout the 8-week or 24-week program Lecture capture software to promote visual learning and reinforce course content Facilitated discussion forums to promote conversation and global networking with fellow participants Multimedia interactive activities provide a unique hands-on learning experience Case studies to reinforce course material and enhance your learning experience About Thunderbird Thunderbird is the world s No. 1-ranked school of international business with over 60 years of experience developing leaders with the global mindset, business skills and social responsibility necessary to create real, sustainable value for organizations, communities and the world. Learn more: www.thunderbird.edu Ranked #1 in international business, with the #3-ranked open enrollment programs in the world. Financial Times 2012
Course 1: Finance Essentials for Global Managers Week 1: Overview of Corporate Financial Management Describe the goal of a corporate firm. List the types of information items needed to make investment decisions. Understand how an investment creates value. Differentiate between cash flow and profits. Identify internal and external sources of financing. Week 2: Understanding Financial Statements Identify the various components of the financial statements. Understand the purpose of each of the financial statements. Determine the financial health of a firm through these financial statements. Appreciate the usefulness of financial statements to a global manager. Week 3: Working Capital Management Describe two types of working capital strategy. Identify the various sources of short-term financing. Determine if trade discount should be taken. Examine various ways of managing accounts receivable. Explain how to do a credit analysis and the five C s of credit. Week 4: Financial Analysis Perform a working capital analysis to identify a firm s areas of strengths and weaknesses. Determine if a firm is meeting its financial goals and provides adequate return to its investors. Analyze the financial performance of a firm over time and compared to its industry peers. Recognize the importance of financial analysis in managers performance evaluations.
Week 5: Time Value of Money Recognize the importance of time value of money. Differentiate stated and effective annual interest rate. Classify the different streams of cash flows into perpetuity, growing perpetuity, or annuity. Calculate future and present values of different streams of cash flows. Apply different time value money concepts to real life situations. Week 6: Valuing Securities Identify and value the different types of bonds. Determine the yield to maturity of a bond. Differentiate between the different types of interest rates. Ascertain what determines a yield curve. Value stocks using various approaches. Week 7: Investment Analysis Estimate cash flows needed in an investment analysis. Describe the various investment techniques, namely NPV, IRR, payback period, and profitability index. Recognize the pros and cons of each investment technique. Determine the best technique to use under different circumstances. Week 8: Evaluating an Investment Project Identify the key elements to keep in mind when determining cash flows. Apply the various investment techniques to determine if a project is worth taking. Recognize the importance of strategic and competitive factors before deciding on a project. Perform sensitivity and break-even analyses to improve decision making.
Course 2: Advanced Global Financial Management Week 1: Overview of Advanced Global Financial Management Understand the importance of global financial management. Define the basics of the foreign exchange market. Comprehend the relationships between interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and inflation rates. Exploit arbitrage opportunities when parity conditions do not hold. Week 2: Financial Options Define the various terminologies associated with financial options. Determine what affects option pricing and how to value options. Employ different option strategies to maximize return or minimize risk. Explore how to use options as a hedging tool. Week 3: Forwards, Futures and Swaps Define derivative instruments such as forwards, futures, and swaps. Outline the differences and similarities between a forward and a futures contract. Differentiate forwards, futures, and swaps from options. Determine the payoffs for investors who take either a long or a short position in a forward or futures contract when the price of the underlying currency fluctuates. Use forwards, futures, or swaps as hedging tools. Week 4: Short-term Assets and Liabilities Management Distinguish between key documents used to finance international trades. Comprehend the techniques used to facilitate cash movements across borders. Identify ways to effectively manage inventory and foreign accounts receivables. Ascertain the lowest costs of short-term financing in a global setting by comparing costs of supplier credit to short-term debt.
Week 5: Currency Exposures Name and distinguish the various currency exposures. Identify the commonly used techniques to manage transaction exposure. Evaluate the various alternatives to managing economic exposure. Examine how translation exposure arises and assess the limitations of hedging this exposure. Week 6: Currency Hedging Assess the currency exposure of a global company. Differentiate the currency exposure management strategies of a firm from its competitors. Examine how currency fluctuations can impact a global firm s financial. Understand how a global firm s corporate strategy can affect its strategies of currency exposure management. Week 7: Country Risks Name the various country risk factors which might affect an MNC s cash flows. Gauge and measure the severity of country risks. Identify some common strategies for efficient country risk management. Assess the different methods to incorporate country risk into the evaluation of cross-border projects. Week 8: Overview of Advanced Global Financial Management Estimate the foreign currency discount rate using an inflation differential between two countries. Prepare a cross-border valuation analysis. Identify the risks and opportunities of investing in a particular foreign country. Evaluate if a cross-border project is creating value for the firm.
Course 3: Elective Course Principles of CSR and Sustainability Strategic Applications of CSR Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Innovation Understanding Global Leadership Enhancing Your Leadership Strengths Global Marketing Strategy Essentials Advanced Global Marketing Strategy Cross-Cultural Communication Essentials of Global Negotiations Managing Conflict with a Global Mindset Certificate in Social & Voluntary Sector Leadership Questions? Visit online.thunderbird.edu/finance