What you will learn in the Purdue University: Personal Finance Course
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Master corporate finance principles including capital budgeting and structure
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Interpret macroeconomic indicators and their impact on financial markets
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Apply regulatory frameworks and compliance standards in financial analysis
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Understand capital markets, portfolio theory, and asset allocation
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Build financial models using spreadsheets and programming tools
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Apply quantitative methods for investment valuation and risk management
Program Overview
Module 1: Financial Statement Analysis
Duration: ~1-2 hours
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Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
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Case study analysis with real-world examples
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Discussion of best practices and industry standards
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Guided project work with instructor feedback
Module 2: Investment Valuation Methods
Duration: ~2 hours
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Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
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Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
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Case study analysis with real-world examples
Module 3: Portfolio Management
Duration: ~3 hours
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Guided project work with instructor feedback
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Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
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Hands-on exercises applying portfolio management techniques
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Review of tools and frameworks commonly used in practice
Module 4: Risk Assessment & Management
Duration: ~3-4 hours
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Case study analysis with real-world examples
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Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
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Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
Module 5: Corporate Finance Decisions
Duration: ~4 hours
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Discussion of best practices and industry standards
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Guided project work with instructor feedback
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Hands-on exercises applying corporate finance decisions techniques
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Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
Module 6: Market Analysis & Trading
Duration: ~2-3 hours
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Hands-on exercises applying market analysis & trading techniques
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Discussion of best practices and industry standards
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Assessment: Quiz and peer-reviewed assignment
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Interactive lab: Building practical solutions
Job Outlook
- Strong demand for financial guidance as more individuals seek help with budgeting, investing, and managing debt.
- Faster-than-average growth in careers like financial advisory, offering stable and long-term opportunities.
- Diverse career opportunities including roles such as Financial Advisor, Banking Associate, Insurance Consultant, Accountant, and Wealth Management Associate.
- High earning potential over time, especially with experience and professional certifications.
- Growing importance of financial literacy is increasing the need for skilled personal finance professionals across industries.
