Learn the mathematical foundations essential for financial engineering and quantitative finance: linear algebra, optimization, probability, stochastic processes, statistics, and applied computational techniques in R. Modern finance is the science of decision making in an uncertain world, and its language...

Financial derivatives are ubiquitous in global capital markets. Students will obtain a sophisticated understanding of valuation methods; tools for quantifying, hedging, and speculating on risk; and a basic familiarity with major markets and instruments. Financial derivatives are ubiquitous in global...

Our 4-week advanced course considers how to design interactions between agents in order to achieve good social outcomes. The course -- which is free and open to the public -- considers three main topics: social choice theory (i.e., collective decision making), mechanism design, and auctions. More...

Learn the effects of agricultural policy in Latin America and the Caribbean, and analyze them using the AGRIMONITOR platform, developed by IDB. As a consumer, you know the price of the food that you consume daily. However, do you know why your food costs this amount and why it is different from the price...

Develop financial acumen to manage your business successfully. This business course helps you to read and understand financial statements to evaluate how business performance is affected by four fundamental drivers of profitability viz., asset management, cost management, leverage management and tax...

Join us to see how rigorous health research is conducted in the field through examples from recent projects in India and Kenya. Learn the fundamentals of field-based health research, from practical insights about study design and measuring health outcomes to common challenges to implementing health surveys...

Learn how to create and assess forecasting models to predict macroeconomic variables such as inflation and economic growth. In this macroeconomics course, you will learn to predict macroeconomic variables such as inflation, growth or consumption, and to create statistical models in economics and use...

In this course, you will learn how to value a company. You will also learn how companies can create sustainable value for the business. Have you wondered how some companies have high market value or how some companies are acquired with huge valuations such as Microsoft that paid $26 billion  purchase...

If you really care about the big questions in the economies and societies of the 21st century, such as distributive justice, namely, inequality of income or wealth, and its relationship with economic growth, this course is meant for you. It can truly change your outlook on our world. After successfully...

Learn how a national economy works, including the determination of equilibrium levels of national income and prices In this economics course, you will learn some of the major concepts of macroeconomics, such as gross domestic product, price level, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and the balance...

Learn the ideas, concepts and tools managers use to make the right financial decisions. Business organizations are constantly engaged in financial decision-making related to financial planning, investments, capital purchases, etc. The right financial decisions play a critical role in maximizing an organization...

Learn how corporate leaders make effective decisions to maximize profitability and achieve strategic organizational goals. Need a career boost? Every business depends on the acumen of its financial leaders. Learn to make profitable financial decisions from UMUC professors who have been distance educators...

Learn how to classify projects by deal structure and customer type by examining global PPP mega-deals. The Alaska Oil Pipeline is one example of a massive public private partnership. Learn how project finance principles and concepts are used in this deal and others, as well as how the legal and operating...

Regression modeling is the standard method for analysis of continuous response data. This course provides theoretical and practical training in statistical modeling with particular emphasis on linear and multiple regression. Statistical modeling is a fundamental element of analysis for statisticians...

You will learn about the fundamental forces driving China’s markets, economy and political system and get an overview of how Chinese policymakers and investors think.This course is CPE/CPD certified. China is one of the most misinterpreted countries in the world, yet one of the most important to understand...

Explore macroeconomics and its current and future trends. The successful operation of modern economics depends on the participation of economically literate citizens. An economically literate citizen should be able to identify problems, gather relevant information, weigh costs and benefits, analyze incentives...

Get familiarized with Option Pricing and Applications in Capital Budgeting and Corporate Finance. In this course, we’ll look at the elemental features of basic call and put options and identify the factors which are the key determinants of option values. We’ll also look at the characteristics and methodology...

Learn how to develop an efficient, inclusive and stable financial sector that is essential for a thriving economy. This course was developed by the IMF in collaboration with the European Investment Bank. Higher rates of financial inclusion and financial market development mean more prosperous societies...

Learn key business management skills as well as tools and methods for analyzing data and presenting results. In the modern workplace, it’s crucial to know how to analyze, synthesize, and tell stories with data. This self-paced career development course will help you learn how to use a spreadsheet application...

Boost your logistics skills in this hands-on course on how to master and control your supply chain to enhance your organisation’s productivity. Logistics and supply chain structures can be found in virtually any system. A supply chain is a complex environment with a multitude of forces and variables...