Question 1

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Accepted Answer

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option: The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

Question 2

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

Accepted Answer

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Question 3

Is financial aid available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. Learn more.

Question 4

What are the various ways in which I can take this course?

Accepted Answer

You can do this course standalone or to qualify for the residential component of the Finance for Strategic Decision-Making Executive Education program.

Question 5

Q. What is the Finance for Strategic Decision-Making Executive Education program?

Accepted Answer

The Finance for Strategic Decision-Making Executive Education program is a hybrid learning opportunity consisting of two digital courses in Accounting and Finance and a companion in-person experience working hands-on with the faculty and your classmates with data and real world problems to identify solutions and opportunities. With this new blended learning program, Michigan Ross is the 1st to combine the ease of access via digital learning with a unique, in-person direct application experience, all with the rigor expected from a globally top ranked business school. You will have to earn a verified certificate in the course to be eligible for the face-to-face program at the Ross School of Business. To learn more, visit http://michiganross.umich.edu/financestrategy.

Question 6

Why is the pricing of the verified certificates different from the Finance course?

Accepted Answer

The pricing of the verified certificate is different depending on whether the course is stand alone, as is the case with the Accounting course, or if the course is part of a Specialization, as is the Finance course. All specializations are offered on a monthly subscription model.

Question 7

For the Finance for Strategic Decision-Making Executive Education program, do I need to to take the courses in any particular order?

Accepted Answer

While the online courses can be taken in any order, generally completion of the Accounting course is recommended before the Finance portion as the application of concepts of Accounting are helpful to completing the Finance course.

Question 8

What would I gain from taking the Strategic Decision-Making Executive Education program?

Accepted Answer

You will gain:-An understanding of the structure of accounting information that is used to make decisions-Comfort in using financial statement information to analyze a situation.-The ability to synthesize information from various sources to develop a deeper understanding of a situation-The skills to analyze financial ratios as well as creating ratios and metric that are custom to the issue you are studying-A deep understanding of analytical and financial frameworks to make value-enhancing decisions-The ability to conduct detailed and rigorous valuation analyses of both projects and companies-Comfort in understanding the financial analyses conducted by colleagues in your organization in proposals and critiques

Accounting for Decision Making by Coursera

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Accounting, the Financial Statements, and the Balance Sheet

Module 2: Introduction to Recording Transactions

Module 3: The Income Statement, Revenue and Expense Transactions, and Adjusting Entries

Module 4: The Statement of Cash Flows, Financial Statement Preparation

Course FAQs