Professor of Finance, Ross School of Business
Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds
What You'll Learn
- Learn about stock valuation, growth and different types of growth
- Learn about different sources of risks in bondsApply these concepts in practice assignments
4 Modules
12 Hours
3 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds
This final course will cover more advanced aspects of bonds and stocks that will help you make smart personal decisions and develop a keen understanding of how governments and companies borrow from us. You will better understand stocks and bonds valuation and take a deeper dive using real-world problems. For stocks, you will review what you have already learned and understand valuation. You will learn about growth, different types of growth both bad and good. You will also get an opportunity to apply these concepts in practice assignments. For bonds: you will review what you have already learned. You will learn about different sources of risk in bonds. Lastly you will get an opportunity to apply these concepts in practice assignments.
After completing this course, you will have a deeper understanding of how bonds and stocks are valued and the risks involved in both. You will be able to apply this knowledge to understand the workings of a company and how it creates value. This will enable you to invest with more confidence and also bring a special and critical lens to a company’s decisions.
This course is part of the four-course Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization.
Skills You'll Gain
- Bond Markets
- Dividend Yield
- Equity & Debt
- Finance
- Fixed Income
- Market Value
- Modern Portfolio Theory
- Securities Research
- Stock Valuation
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds, a finance course focused on valuing securities using time value of money principles. You will analyze bonds and stocks in personal and professional decision-making contexts, strengthening financial literacy and analytical skills applicable to everyday investment and lending decisions.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Bond Valuation - Advanced Issues
- Video: About This Specialization
- Reading: Specialization Syllabus
- Reading: Course 4 Syllabus
- Video: 1.1 Sources of Risk in Bonds
- Video: 1.2 Recap Bonds
- Reading: Note-Spreadsheets
Module 2: Bond Valuation – Advanced Applications
- Reading: Notice for Auditing Learners: Assignment Submission
- Graded Assignment: Practice Assignment 1
- Reading: Note-Spreadsheets
- Graded: Graded Assignment 1
Module 3: Stock Valuation – Advanced Issues
- Video: 3.1 Valuation: the Big Picture
- Video: 3.2 What is Growth?
- Video: 3.3 Good or Bad Growth?
- Video: 3.4 Recap Stocks
- Reading: Note-Formulae
- Reading: Note-Spreadsheets
Module 4: Stock Valuation - Advanced Applications
- Graded Assignment: Practice Assignment 2
- Reading: Note-Formulae
- Graded: Graded Assignment 2
Grading Policy
Two graded assignments are required, and each is worth 50% of your final grade. A minimum score of 70% on each assignment is required to earn a certificate.
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Intermediate Level
Some related experience required
