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The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance

Essential Skills to Drive the Business Forward

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The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course equips business professionals with a practical understanding of corporate finance and financial resource flows. This knowledge supports everyday responsibilities, including anticipating trends, assessing company performance and securing funding. Participants examine corporate finance as practised by today’s most powerful companies. The course is specifically designed for professionals from non-financial backgrounds.

The course addresses finance from the perspective of the corporation as a whole, providing extensive and detailed coverage of the subject. It helps non-financial personnel understand modern financial controls and make informed decisions based on them. Participants also develop the knowledge required to navigate financial systems that significantly affect their professional responsibilities.

This The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course will highlight:

  • Extensive and detailed coverage of corporate finance
  • Practical application of finance in real-world contexts
  • Numerous examples using market data
  • Contemporary perspectives informed by recent market developments
  • Integration of finance with spreadsheet modelling
Why Choose The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course equips delegates with the tools needed to develop better answers to questions including:

  • Which discount rate should be applied when appraising an investment?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of financing?
  • Which factors need to be considered when determining a dividend policy?
  • What are the precise nature and scope of the issue being examined?
  • Which products can be used to manage risk?
  • Why does correlation play such an important role in risk management?
  • Which particular variables, relationships, and trends are likely to assist with the analysis of an annual report?

Who is this Training Course for?

This The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance training course is designed for:

  • Finance Directors
  • Chief Financial Officers
  • Financial Controllers
  • Finance Managers
  • Accounting Managers
  • Management Accountants
  • Financial Accountants
  • Financial Planning and Analysis Managers
  • Budget Managers
  • Treasury Managers
  • Investment Managers
  • Corporate Finance Managers
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Through a blend of lectures, group activities and individual practical exercises, delegates will develop both theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of the subjects addressed. With an emphasis on real-world application, delegates will return to their workplace possessing both the capability and confidence to use the techniques acquired.

The Course Content

An Introduction to the Financial Markets

  • An Introduction to the Equity Markets
    • IPO
    • Market Indices
    • International Equity Market Links
  • An Introduction to Bond Markets
    • Long Term vs. Short Term
    • Treasury vs. Corporate
    • Types of Bond
  • An Introduction to the FX Market
    • The Spot and Forward Market
    • Exchange Rate Trends and Linkages
    • Carry Trades
  • An Introduction to the Derivatives Market
    • Futures
    • Options
  • The Link between Risk and Return

Evaluating Investment Opportunities

  • The Markowitz Model of Portfolio Risk
  • The Capital Asset Pricing Model
    • A Practical Application of the CAPM to a Range of Companies
  • The Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow Techniques
  • The Gordon Growth Model
    • A Practical Application of Forecasting Dividends
  • Determining the Cost of Debt
  • The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Investment Appraisal using the Net Present Value Approach
    • The Importance of the Cost of Capital
    • Scenario Analysis
  • Payback and Adjusted Payback
  • The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Approach
    • A Practical Application of the IRR Approach
    • Pitfalls in using the IRR Approach
  • Real Options

A Walk through an Annual Report

  • The Balance Sheet
  • The Income Statement
  • The Cash Flow Statement
  • Ratio Analysis
  • A Practical Application of Ratio Analysis
  • Forecasting Sales
    • The Cost of Sales Approach

The Corporate Financing Decision

  • Financial Leverage
    • Modiglianni and Millers Theory of Capital Structure
    • The Risk of Bankruptcy
    • The Optimal Capital Structure
  • The Dividend Decision
    • The Clientele Effect
    • The Taxation Effect
  • The Principal Agent Problem
  • The Market for Corporate Control

Risk Management

  • Hedging Exchange Rate Risk Using
    • The Forward Market
    • The Options Market
    • Zero Cost Collars
  • Hedging Commodity Price Risk Using
    • Options
    • Futures
  • Practical Application of Airlines Hedging Fuel Price Risk - The Importance of Correlation
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will develop essential finance skills intended to help drive a business forward. The course places finance within a broader business context rather than presenting it as an isolated subject. Specific topics and modules are not listed in the available course information.
The course is relevant to professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of finance for business. Its emphasis on essential skills suggests a practical focus for people involved in helping an organisation move forward. Specific job roles, seniority levels or entry requirements are not stated.
Yes, the course presents finance as a capability for driving the business forward. This indicates that the learning is intended to have a wider business application rather than being purely theoretical. The course information does not provide examples of specific decisions or scenarios covered.
The course title is “The Oxford 5-Day MBA in Finance,” but the available information does not state that it awards a full MBA degree. No qualification, certification or accreditation details are provided. It should therefore be understood only according to its stated five-day course title unless further information confirms an award.
The course is designed as a five-day programme. Its title indicates a concentrated format focused on finance and its role in business. No further scheduling details are provided in the course information.
The main purpose is to build essential finance skills that can support business progress. The subtitle, “Essential Skills to Drive the Business Forward,” signals a business-oriented approach to finance. The available information does not define particular financial techniques or tools.
The available course information does not specify any required finance experience or qualifications. The course is described as covering essential skills, but no formal entry level is stated. Prospective participants should therefore refer to the provider’s full eligibility guidance if available.
The available course material does not include a detailed agenda or list of modules. It describes the programme broadly as a five-day finance course focused on essential skills for driving business forward. Specific subjects should not be assumed without a published course outline.