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Gies College of Business, University of Illinois

In an era of thriving businesses, both small and large, it is crucial to possess a wholistic understanding of the financial building blocks of a successful organization. Through this 3-course Specialization in Financial Analysis, you will gain a well-rounded knowledge of key financial concepts that will help you apply an analytic mindset to understanding and driving organizational decisions and success.

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In an era of thriving businesses, both small and large, it is crucial to possess a wholistic understanding of the financial building blocks of a successful organization. Through this 3-course Specialization in Financial Analysis, you will gain a well-rounded knowledge of key financial concepts that will help you apply an analytic mindset to understanding and driving organizational decisions and success.

The courses in this Specialization focus on financial topics and organizational principles. Topics covered include:

Understanding the importance of gaining a financial perspective Identifying and applying fundamental principles of Accounting and Finance Identifying a firm’s financial statements and understanding how they reflect company position and performance Understanding the basics of financial statement analysis Using financial information to facilitate strategic and operational decision-making Planning and budgeting to effectively and efficiently allocate resources

This specialization is designed to build on the foundational skills developed in the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate; earn a dual credential when you complete a Google Career Certificate and this specialization.

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Three courses

Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

In this course, you will learn the principles of financial analysis. This includes the importance of adopting a financial perspective, accounting principles, and finance fundamentals. Ultimately, you will gain a strong foundational understanding of financial analysis.

Financial Analysis of Organizations

This course focuses on adopting a financially analytic mindset when analyzing organizational activities, position, and performance.

Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

This course focuses on adopting and implementing a financially analytic mindset when engaged in organizational decision-making and scenario analysis. It begins with an overview of the "internal" perspective of the organization, including cost information organization for different decision scenarios. Students will learn about scenario analysis, including cost-volume-profit analysis and other fundamental concepts that help facilitate financial organizational decision-making.

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