Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Fundamentals

Navigating corporate finance and investment banking requires a solid grasp of financial decision-making and valuation principles. This text-based course guides you through core financial frameworks, helping you build practical literacy in evaluating corporate performance and capital transactions. What you'll learn: Understand fundamental financial statements and capital structure decisions; Apply discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparable company valuation methods; Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and deal structures; Assess investment risks and return profiles using standard financial metrics; Explore modern financial practices, including ESG integration and scenario modeling. The course begins with essential financial terminology and definitions before moving into step-by-step case analyses and valuation exercises. Designed for aspiring analysts and beginners with no prior finance background required. Start reading today to build your corporate finance foundation.