Best executive courses in United States

New York Institute of Finance

Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions

Learn how to apply accounting and federal income tax principles to project earnings and cash flows, specifically of the post-combination entity. This course is a component of the M&A Professional Certificate Prerequisite knowledge: Solid understanding of financial accounting and of mergers...

New York Institute of Finance

Introduction to Stress Testing

This course surveys the tools and techniques employed in conducting stress tests. This course is a component of the Risk Management Professional Certificate. Prerequisite knowledge: Basic MS Excel skills Basic probability and statistics Basic knowledge of financial securities and...

New York Institute of Finance

Risk Management Tools and Practices

Introduction to risk management techniques including the use of standard hedging instruments, asset-liability management and integrated risk management. This course is a component of the Risk Management Professional Certificate. Prerequisite knowledge: Basic MS Excel skills Basic...

New York Institute of Finance

Risk Regulation

This course surveys developments in the area of prudential risk regulation with particular emphasis on stress testing as the primary tool of regulation. The practical aspects of conducting CCAR/DFAST tests in the US are covered. The impact of the financial (subprime) crisis of 2007/8 on...

New York Institute of Finance

Free Cash Flow Modeling

Employ free cash flow concepts to make better capital budgeting and acquisition decisions. This course is a component of the M&A Professional Certificate Prerequisite knowledge: Understanding of introductory accounting and corporate finance CURRICULUM Day 1 MODULE 1: FREE CASH FLOW...

New York Institute of Finance

Introduction to Programming for Finance

This hands-on program develops the fundamental VBA programming skills essential for quantitative roles in finance. Develop practically useful applications as you learn how to write VBA code. This course is a component of the Quantitative Methods for Finance Professional...

New York Institute of Finance

Equity Portfolio Management

Develop core competencies in portfolio management, including portfolio construction and performance measurement. This course is a component of the Portfolio Management Professional Certificate. Prerequisite knowledge: Intermediate MS Excel skills Basic probablility and statistics ...

New York Institute of Finance

Fixed Income Instruments and Markets

This course is a comprehensive survey of fixed income instruments and the markets in which the instruments are traded. Participants will learn how to compute yield- and risk measures for government bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage securities. The emphasis is on the development of a...

New York Institute of Finance

Fixed Income Portfolio Management

Learn how to construct and manage fixed income portfolios using the latest tools and techniques. This course is a component of the Portfolio Management Professional Certificate. Prerequisite knowledge: Intermediate MS Excel skills Basic probablility and statistics Familiarity with fixed...

New York Institute of Finance

Hedge Funds

Understand the structure and operation of hedge funds and the regulation of the hedge fund industry. Learn how to evaluate hedge fund performance. This course is a component of the Portfolio Management Professional Certificate. Prerequisite knowledge: Intermediate MS Excel skills Basic...