Investment Basics for Managers
Learn how to evaluate investment opportunities and make sound financial decisions.
About This Module
This module introduces non-financial managers to the fundamentals of business investment decisions. You'll learn how to evaluate capital expenditures, understand ROI calculations, assess project viability, and communicate investment proposals effectively. Through practical examples and case studies, you'll develop the confidence to participate in and lead investment decisions.
Learning Tip
Taking notes helps retention. Doodling in margins helps sanity.
Learning Outcomes
- Calculate and interpret ROI and payback periods for investments
- Apply NPV and IRR techniques to evaluate project viability
- Assess and communicate investment risks effectively
- Create persuasive investment proposals for stakeholders
- Make informed decisions about resource allocation
- Ability to use management jargon convincingly at dinner parties
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of financial concepts
- A sense of humor (highly recommended)
- Coffee or tea (quantities vary by module difficulty)
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- Practical skills you can apply immediately
- Frameworks for effective decision-making
- Strategies to enhance team performance
- Tools to navigate complex management challenges
- How to look thoughtful while staring at spreadsheets