Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Postgraduate Modules

Financial Analysis and Modelling

Financial Analysis and Modelling

Overview

Financial Analysis and Modelling is designed provide an understanding of how businesses assess and forecast their financial performance. As such, the emphasis of this course is on the practical application of finance theory and on the provision of the knowledge, tools and techniques needed to implement various financial models. Some of the topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to, simple regression, multiple regression, VAR, ARCH and GARCH techniques and the techniques of determining the existence of unit roots. By the end of this course, students will be able to develop simple financial models that can be applied to analyse and solve financial problems.
 

What will I Learn?

 On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Explain the objectives of financial modelling.
  • Forecast the volatility of financial assets.
  • Apply statistical and computing tools and techniques in the analysis of financial data.
  • Interpret financial information.
  • Use financial information to analyse past and present company performance.
  • Use financial information to forecast future company performance.
  • Apply the tools and techniques of financial modelling to the analysis of issues in finance and investment.
  • Design their own financial models based on best- practice principles in finance and investment.

Who Should do this Course

Important Information

Financial analysis and modelling are critical components in assessing businesses performance. This course covers the implementation of quantitative financial models that are widely used in financial and non-financial institutions across the world and as such its content is directly relevant to the finance and investment industries. Therefore, this course is essential for any student wishing to gain a deeper understanding of how to evaluate financial performance and is essential for those wishing to pursue a career in finance and investment.

 
The goals of this course are to:
 

  • Equip students with the skills to implement financial models.
  • Equip students with the knowledge and tools required for the modelling, analysis and prediction financial behaviour.
  • Train students in the best practice principles to follow in the design and construction of their own financial models.

 
 

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2024/2025 Summer
  • Registration: Open
  • Date: May 26th - July 25th 2025
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. AST
  • Duration: 36 hours
  • Certificate Awarded: Postgraduate Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: FINA 6002
  • Capacity: 10
  • Cost:

The following topics/concepts/theories will be addressed:

  • Foundations of financial modelling
  • Forecasting
  • Modelling Using Simple and Multiple Regression
  • Financial Statement Modelling I
  • Financial Statement Modelling II
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Introduction to VBA programming
  • Determining the existence of unit roots

This course will consist of one weekly three-hour lecture. The course will be delivered through face-to-face lectures, in-class and group discussions, and tutorial sessions.

The course will be assessed utilizing coursework and a final examination weighted as follows:

  • Coursework – 50%
  • Group Project (30%)
  • In class test (20%)
  • Final Examination – 50%

The final two-hour exam will comprise essays, case evaluations and short answer questions.