London School of Business and Social Sciences

Introduction 

The Diploma in Financial Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of finance. This course provides a solid foundation in financial principles, practices, and strategies, enabling students to make informed decisions and effectively manage financial resources.

Throughout the program, students will gain a deep understanding of key financial concepts, including financial analysis, budgeting, investment management, risk assessment, and financial reporting. They will also develop proficiency in using financial tools and software to analyze data, evaluate investment opportunities, and create financial reports.

The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover a wide range of topics, including time value of money, risk and return and valuation. Students will learn how to assess financial risks, develop strategies to mitigate them, and make sound financial decisions in various business contexts.

The Diploma in Financial Management is suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their career prospects in finance-related roles, such as financial analysts, investment managers, financial planners, and finance executives. It is also beneficial for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to gain a solid understanding of financial management principles to effectively manage their organizations’ finances.

Our experienced faculty members bring a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to the classroom, ensuring that students receive practical insights and real-world examples. The program also incorporates case studies, group discussions, and hands-on projects to enhance students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to analyze financial data, develop financial strategies, and contribute to the financial success of organizations. They will also receive a recognized diploma, demonstrating their proficiency in financial management.

Join the Diploma in Financial Management program and embark on a rewarding journey towards a successful career in finance. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic and challenging world of finance.

 

Syllabus – Diploma in Financial Management

Course Name	Diploma in Financial Management
Level	3
Credit	60
Mode of learning	Online (Self-paced)
Duration	200 Guided learning hours (GLH)
Assessment	Quizzes and Assignment
Course fee	£ 300

 

Module	Unit Title	Credits	GLH	TLH
1	Basic Principle of Finance	10	40	80
2	Financial Institutions and Markets	10	40	80
3	Time Value of Money	10	40	80
4	Interest Rates	10	40	80
5	Bond Valuation	10	40	80
6	Stock Valuation	10	40	80

 

Learning objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to;

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts and principles,
2. Acquire knowledge of financial markets, institutions, and regulatory frameworks, and understand how they impact financial decision-making.
3. Develop proficiency in using financial software and tools to analyze financial data, create financial reports, and support decision-making processes.
4. Cultivate effective communication and presentation skills to convey financial information and analysis clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
5. Gain an understanding of ethical considerations and professional standards in financial management, and apply them in decision-making and financial reporting.
6. Develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, applying financial concepts and principles to real-world scenarios and making sound financial decisions.

Intended learning outcomes (ILO)

Module 1

Introduction to Finance/Basics Principle of Finance

At the end of the module, the students will be able to

1. Define finance, the major areas of finance and the career opportunities available in this field, and the legal forms of business organization.
2. Describe the managerial finance function and its relationship to economics and accounting.
3. Identify the primary activities of the financial manager within the firm.
4. Explain why wealth maximization, rather than profit maximization, is the firm’s goal and how the agency issue is related to it.
5. Understand the relationship between financial institutions and markets, and the role and operations of the money and capital markets. Discuss the fundamentals of business taxation of ordinary income and capital gains, and explain the treatment of tax losses.

Module 2

Financial Institutions and Markets

At the end of the module, the students will be able to

 

1. Understand the role that financial institutions play in managerial finance.
2. Contrast the functions of financial institutions and financial markets. D
3. Describe the differences between the capital markets and the money markets.
4. Understand the major regulations and regulatory bodies that affect financial institutions and markets.

  

Module 3

Time Value of Money

At the end of the module, the students will be able to

1. Discuss the role of time value in finance, the use of computational tools, and the basic patterns of cash flow.
2. Understand the concepts of future value and present value, their calculation for single amounts, and the relationship between them.
3. Find the future value and the present value of both an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, and find the present value of a perpetuity.
4. Calculate both the future value and the present value of a mixed stream of cash flows.
5. Understand the effect that compounding interest more frequently than annually has on future value and on the effective annual rate of interest. LG 6 Describe the procedures involved in
6. Determining deposits needed to accumulate a future sum, (2) loan amortization, (3) finding interest or growth rates, and (4) finding an unknown number of periods

Module 4 – Interest Rates

At the end of the module, the students will be able to

1. Describe interest rate fundamentals
2. Explain the term structure of interest rates, and risk premiums

 

Module 5 Bond Valuation

At the end of the module, the students will be able to

1. Review the legal aspects of bond financing and bond cost.
2. Discuss the general features, yields, prices, ratings, popular types, and international issues of corporate bonds.
3. Understand the key inputs and basic model used in the bond valuation process.
4. Apply the basic valuation model to bonds, and describe the impact of required return and time to maturity on bond values.
5. Explain yield to maturity (Ytm), its calculation, and the procedure used to value bonds that pay interest semiannually.

 

 

Module 6 Stock Valuation

At the end of the module, the students will be able to

1. Differentiate between debt and equity.
2. Discuss the features of both common and preferred stock.
3. Describe the process of issuing common stock, including venture capital, going public, and the investment banker.
4. Understand the concept of market efficiency and basic stock valuation using zero-growth, constant-growth, and variable-growth models.
5. Discuss the free cash flow valuation model and the book value, liquidation value, and price/earnings (p/e) multiple approaches.
6. Explain the relationships among financial decisions, return, risk, and the firm’s value.

 

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