Personal Financial Management
- Course Description
- Learning Objectives
- Who should take this course
- Professional Training Certificate Elective Course For:
- Textbook
- Instructor
- Instructor Biography
This basic financial literacy course is designed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for effective personal financial planning and management. Participants will explore key concepts in wealth creation, investing, economics, insurance, and retirement planning. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical applications, the course aims to equip learners with the tools and techniques to make informed and responsible financial decisions and achieve their short-term and long-term financial goals.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand various investment options and create a portfolio tailored to individual financial objectives.
2. Articulate long term impact of financial decisions regarding debt, insurance & pension.
3. Apply critical thinking skills to assess financial risks and opportunities in different economic scenarios.
This course is suitable for individuals at various life stages, from college students entering the workforce to mid-career professionals and individuals approaching retirement. It is also beneficial for anyone seeking to enhance their financial literacy and make informed decisions about their personal finances.
Dr. Sharma runs an investment Advisory. He had worked as a newscaster with NHK World Radio Japan for 13 years and advises a number of alternative investment ventures. In 2006 he co-founded a rural primary education initiative in India. He has published in top-notch academic journals, edited books and newspapers.
He holds a Ph.D. in financial economics.