Programme Outline

The Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development employs modern methods in training and skills development, enhancing the efficiency of human resource development. We follow these practices:

• Theoretical Lectures: 
  • We deliver knowledge through advanced presentations such as PowerPoint and visual materials, including videos and short films.
• Scientific Assessment:
  • We evaluate trainees skills before and after the course to ensure their progress.
• Brainstorming and Interaction: 
  • We encourage active participation through brainstorming sessions and applying concepts through role play.
• Practical Cases:
  • We provide practical cases that align with the scientific content and the participants specific needs.
• Examinations: 
  • Tests are conducted at the end of the program to assess knowledge retention.
• Educational Materials:
  • We provide both printed and digital scientific and practical materials to participants.
• Attendance and Final Result Reports:
  • We prepare detailed attendance reports for participants and offer a comprehensive program evaluation.
• Professionals and Experts: 
  • The programs scientific content is prepared by the best professors and trainers in various fields.
• Professional Completion Certificate: 
  • Participants receive a professional completion certificate issued by the Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development in the Kingdom of Sweden, with the option for international authentication.
• Program Timings:
  • Training programs are held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and include buffet sessions for light meals during lectures.

Introduction

It is crucial that today’s business professionals understand the flow of financial resources. Such an understanding is needed daily; whether it is used to anticipate trends, evaluate company performance or obtain funding. People from non-financial backgrounds are often called upon to make decisions based on modern financial products, and they must have the know-how to navigate the financial systems that have a significant impact on their professional responsibilities.

Oxford Management Centre has created the 5 Day MBA in Finance to provide business professionals with a deeper understanding of corporate finance as practiced by today’s most powerful companies. Designed specifically for non-financial personnel, this intensive seminar approaches the subject of finance as it relates to the corporation as a whole.

The highlights of the seminar include:

• Extensive and deep coverage of the subject area
• Real world approach to the discipline
• Numerous examples based around market data
• Contemporary approach drawing on recent market developments
• Integration with spreadsheet modelling

Seminar Objectives

The seminar provides delegates with the tools required to find better answers to questions such as:

• What is the appropriate discount rate to be used in investment appraisal?
• What are the “pros” and cons’ of different types of financing?
• What factors must be considered in deciding on a dividend policy?
• What is the exact nature and scope of the issue to be analyzed?
• What products are available to manage risk?
• Why is correlation so important in managing risk?
• Which specific variables, relationships, and trends are likely to be helpful in analyzing an annual report

Training Methodology

 Using a combination of lectures, group exercises and individual exercises with practical applications, the delegates will gain both a theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics covered. The emphasis is on the “real world” and as a result delegates will return to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned.

Delegates are requested to please bring a notebook PC to the seminars.

Organisational Impact

By sending delegates on the 5 Day MBA in finance organisation will benefit by:

• Providing delegates with a concentrated and focused programme in finance addressing key topics found on MBA’s in finance throughout the world
• Updating IT skills by demonstrating the use of financial software in assisting in the decision making process.
• Updating delegates with recent developments in risk management
• Providing exposure to numerous annual reports and real life cases
• Emphasising the role of risk in decision making
• Explaining how risk can be measured and quantified

Personal Impact

Delegates will acquire the following skill set:

• The ability to actively participate in  finance decision making
• An appreciation of the relative merits of varying asset classes.
• Recognition of the importance of risk in determining the cost of capital
• An ability to utilise sophisticated investment appraisal techniques
• An appreciation of the key items from an annual report and recognition of important ratios and linkages
• Recognition of the appropriate tool to manage risk

Who Should Attend?

• Professionals integral to the decision making process
• Non-Financial business professionals managing who have been promoted to financial positions
• Financial professionals wanting an update or a “refresher” of their knowledge
• Junior managers working in the finance area