Explore the essential principles of corporate valuation, including value creation, risk, cost of capital, and the impact of market performance. Gain a solid grounding in the financial concepts that underpin effective valuation and strategic decision-making.
This module explores the foundational principles of value creation in business, examining the importance of long-term strategies over short-term gains. Learners will investigate the roles of shareholders and stakeholders, the pitfalls of short-termism, and the broader implications for corporate governance and economic stability. Through real-world examples, the module highlights the consequences of neglecting value-creation principles.
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1个视频6篇阅读材料1个作业
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Overview•1分钟
6篇阅读材料•总计28分钟
Introduction•4分钟
What Does It Mean to Create Shareholder Value?•4分钟
Short-Termism Runs Deep•6分钟
Shareholder Capitalism Cannot Solve Every Challenge•4分钟
Can Stakeholder Interests Be Reconciled?•5分钟
Consequences of Forgetting Value-Creation Principles•5分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
Value Creation and Strategic Thinking•16分钟
Finance in a Nutshell
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This module explores how companies create value by balancing growth and return on invested capital, using real-world business scenarios. Learners will follow the journey of Lily's Emporium, examining strategic decisions such as expansion, going public, and diversifying formats. By the end, you'll understand key financial concepts that drive business success.
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Overview•1分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计17分钟
Introduction•4分钟
A New Concept•4分钟
Going Public•5分钟
Expansion into Related Formats•4分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
Financial Analysis and Value Creation•16分钟
Fundamental Principles of Value Creation
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This module explores how companies generate value by analyzing the interplay between cash flow, revenue growth, and return on invested capital (ROIC). Learners will examine key financial concepts such as economic profit, the value driver formula, and the strategic implications for managers. The module also covers the historical foundations and mathematical principles underlying value creation.
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1个视频8篇阅读材料1个作业
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Overview•1分钟
8篇阅读材料•总计49分钟
Introduction•4分钟
The Relationship of Growth, ROIC, and Cash Flow•7分钟
Balancing ROIC and Growth to Create Value•6分钟
Implications for Managers•7分钟
Economic Profit Combines ROIC and Size•5分钟
Conserving Value: A Brief History•13分钟
The Math of Value Creation•5分钟
Summary•2分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
Fundamental Principles of Value Creation•16分钟
Risk and the Cost of Capital
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This module explores the relationship between risk and the cost of capital in corporate finance, addressing common misconceptions and strategic pitfalls. Learners will examine how companies assess and manage different types of risk, make informed decisions about cash flow uncertainty, and determine when to hedge or embrace specific risks. Practical examples from various industries illustrate how these concepts impact real-world financial decisions.
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1个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业
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Overview•1分钟
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Introduction•6分钟
Companies Have Little Control over Their Cost of Capital•4分钟
Create Better Forecasts, Not Ad Hoc Risk Premiums•8分钟
Decide How Much Cash Flow Risk to Take On•6分钟
Decide Which Types of Risk to Hedge•4分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
Financial Risk and Capital Cost Analysis•16分钟
The Alchemy of Stock Market Performance
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This module explores how total shareholder returns (TSR) are used to evaluate company performance, highlighting the influence of investor expectations and real-world examples from the food industry. Learners will gain insights into the challenges managers face when using TSR as a performance metric and understand the implications of the 'expectations treadmill.'
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4篇阅读材料•总计27分钟
Introduction•8分钟
The Treadmill's Real-World Effects•11分钟
Understanding Expectations•4分钟
Implications for Managers•4分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
Stock Market Performance and Valuation Insights•16分钟
Valuation of ESG and Digital Initiatives
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This module explores how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and digital initiatives contribute to business value creation. Learners will examine the challenges of valuing these emerging priorities and discover strategies for leveraging them to drive revenue growth, optimize investments, and enhance organizational performance.
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Overview•1分钟
5篇阅读材料•总计30分钟
Introduction•6分钟
Revenue Growth•6分钟
Investment and Asset Optimization•5分钟
Paths to Improved Performance•11分钟
Closing Thoughts•2分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
ESG and Digital Initiative Valuation Insights•16分钟
The Stock Market Is Smarter Than You Think
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This module explores the relationship between stock prices and economic fundamentals, debunking common myths about market behavior, earnings management, diversification, and value distribution. Learners will examine empirical evidence to understand what truly drives company value and how market mechanisms operate beyond conventional wisdom.
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1个视频9篇阅读材料1个作业
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Overview•1分钟
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Introduction•6分钟
Markets and Fundamentals: The Evidence•5分钟
Higher Returns, Higher Value•6分钟
Myths about Earnings•5分钟
Write-Downs•4分钟
Myths about Earnings Management•5分钟
Myths about Diversification•4分钟
Myths about Market Mechanics•6分钟
Myths about Value Distribution•6分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
Stock Market Fundamentals and Corporate Finance•16分钟
Return on Invested Capital
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This module explores the key drivers of return on invested capital (ROIC), including how competitive advantage, cost and capital efficiency, and network economies contribute to value creation. Learners will examine industry trends, the stability of ROIC across sectors, and the importance of product renewal in sustaining high returns. By the end, you'll understand how strategic decisions impact a company's ability to generate superior returns.
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1个视频9篇阅读材料1个作业
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Overview•1分钟
9篇阅读材料•总计49分钟
Introduction•4分钟
What Drives ROIC?•5分钟
Competitive Advantage•8分钟
Cost and Capital Efficiency Advantages•8分钟
Network Economies•5分钟
Potential for Product Renewal•4分钟
ROIC Trends and Drivers•6分钟
Stability of ROIC•6分钟
Summary•3分钟
1个作业•总计16分钟
ROIC and Competitive Dynamics•16分钟
Growth
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This module explores the drivers and strategies behind corporate growth, examining how different approaches impact value creation. Learners will analyze empirical research on growth patterns and learn to assess the sustainability of growth projections for strategic decision-making.
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