Valuation and Investment Analysis

This course develops the core skills required for valuation and investment analysis in corporate finance and capital markets. You will learn how to value businesses, projects, and financial assets using both intrinsic valuation and relative valuation approaches. The course begins with the time value of money, discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling, and the estimation of free cash flow, WACC, and terminal value. It then examines market-based methods, including EV/EBITDA, P/E ratios, comparables analysis, and precedent transactions. Using Excel-based financial modeling, you will build DCF models, conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis, and interpret valuation outputs in the context of risk and investor expectations. The course also explores simulation techniques and the integration of AI tools in financial modeling, with attention to governance and model validation. By the end, you will be able to apply valuation frameworks to assess corporate value, analyze investment risk, and support data-driven financial decision-making

• Apply time value of money and discounted cash flow models
• Use relative valuation methods such as market multiples
• Interpret valuation results for investment decisions and risks

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read English instructions and complete short practice activities