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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Finance: The Basics by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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About the Course

In the Introduction to Finance I: The Basics course, you will be introduced to the basic concepts needed to understand the financial manager’s decision-making process. To achieve that, you will learn about the basic forms a business can take and the goal of the financial manager. You will also learn the fundamentals of financial statements and how to measure a company’s financial health using financial ratios. In addition, you will explore how to allocate capital across time to create value. After learning the course, you should be familiar with major topics in modern finance and communicate with others within and outside of the business world. With a deep understanding of the financial side of the business, you will be in a better position to make informed decisions and plan for the financial future....

Top reviews

S

Nov 10, 2020

Enjoyed this course. Definitely makes you look at your own finances and what you have purchased and what you need to purchase; car, house, etc. I like how you can equate that to the corporate world.

HV

Apr 30, 2023

Initially, I had difficulty understanding the instructor's accent, but later on, I became comfortable. The course is well presented and covers all the basic things very well!! DOES ITS JOB!

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By Shavani B

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Feb 18, 2021

Really good course. Use of real life examples and simple language made the course quite interesting.

By OMOWONUOLA M A

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Mar 14, 2023

It was a great time to learn. I really enjoyed the course. And it is greatly applicable.

By Anita K

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Mar 8, 2021

the lessons were really good and detailed to help in understanding the topics provided.

By Amelia J

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Jan 26, 2024

it was a long haul but the sacrifice and time was worth it great teacher great course

By Macula L

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Apr 1, 2024

I have learned a lot in this course; it has upgraded my skills in accounting.

By Steffi A

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Jan 3, 2022

The lecturer delivered the course very clear and well-explained. Thank you.

By Jorge M R

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Feb 15, 2024

La profesora XI YANG, es una muy buena comunicadora y enseña bien.Gracias

By Joseph J

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Nov 14, 2020

Professor presents the items very clearly and simplifies her presentations

By Smitha A

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Oct 20, 2020

Easy to understand, The faculty explains the concepts very clearly.

By Arun K

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Feb 20, 2021

the course was very insightful and really up to the expectations.

By Aditya S

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Jul 1, 2022

Great Course easy to understand, in groups of small videos.

By Franco A

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Dec 11, 2023

Excellent introduction!!! The material to study is great!

By Ana E M

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Oct 23, 2022

Friendly, complex topic, and yet easy to understand.

By Deleted A

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May 1, 2022

Very good course for beginners in the Finance field.

By Khaliil M

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Apr 23, 2022

Very excellent course , well managed and prepared .

By Atikah T

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May 4, 2022

best instructur. thankyou as much as I learned.

By Tulasi D

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Oct 11, 2020

It's a start up to freshers to gain knowledge

By Afonso A

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Jan 10, 2024

The Teacher explain every topic very well

By Siddhi C

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Nov 11, 2020

It is a good course with great insights

By Teresa K

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Oct 4, 2022

Very engaging and interesting course.

By Eduardo L

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Aug 7, 2024

Great introducction finance Course !!

By Rutuja B

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Nov 3, 2023

Thank you Ma'am..! Thank you Coursera

By Hafiz M A U H

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Nov 29, 2021

it was interesting and worth my time.

By Josephine B M

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Mar 9, 2021

It was interesting and worth my time.

By Thawendran W

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Jul 29, 2024

Good practice and formula to apply