NEE003

Value Chain and Record Keeping

DE&GS
18 pages
5 units

This course provides an overview of financial planning and management principles. It covers key components such as budgeting, forecasting, investment decisions, and cash flow management. The course emphasizes the significance of financial planning for ensuring financial health, strategic decision-making, and long-term sustainability. Students will learn to analyze financial statements, assess risks, and make informed investment choices to enhance business operations and growth.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 65 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, case study, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Self assessment exercises
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of NEE003, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

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NEE003 · UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Financial planning and management is about the appropriate use of an organization’s financial resources, such as making investment decisions and employing cash management strategies to maximize profits and cut risk.

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What you should be able to do

Understand the fundamental concepts of financial planning and management.
Analyze financial statements to assess a company's financial health.
Create and use budgets to plan for revenue and expenses.
Manage cash flow effectively to ensure liquidity and sustainability.
Assess investment opportunities and understand risk factors.
Make informed investment choices for entrepreneurial ventures.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Financial Analyst
Budget Analyst
Financial Manager
Investment Advisor
Management Consultant

Where it is applied

Banking
Finance
Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Investment Management

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2: Financial Statements and Analysis
Unit 2: Financial Statements and Analysis
Analyzing cash flow statements requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial ratios.
Module 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment
Unit 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment
Assessing investment opportunities involves understanding various risk factors and making informed choices based on market trends and economic indicators.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 44 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Introduction to the Fundamental Concepts of Financial Planning and Management
- Unit 1: Introduction to the Fundamental Concepts of Financial Planning and Management · 3 hours
  Read the introduction to financial planning and management.. Understand the components of financial planning and management.. Identify the significance of financial planning and management for businesses.. Examine the role of financial management in decision-making..
Week 2Module 2: Financial Statements and Analysis
- Unit 2: Financial Statements and Analysis · 3 hours
  Study the meaning and purpose of the income statement.. Explore the components and uses of the balance sheet.. Develop an understanding of the cash flow statement and its importance.. Learn the steps needed to assess a company's financial health..
Week 3Module 3: Budgeting and Forecasting
- Unit 3: Budgeting and Forecasting · 3 hours
  Understand the importance of budgeting and forecasting in business.. Learn how to create and use budgets to plan for revenue and expenses.. Practice setting clear financial goals and gathering relevant data for budgeting.. Monitor and adjust budgets to reflect changing circumstances..
Week 4Module 4: Cash Flow Management
- Unit 4: Cash Flow Management · 3 hours
  Define cash flow and understand its importance.. Learn techniques for monitoring and optimizing cash flow.. Apply methods for forecasting cash inflows and outflows.. Implement strategies for expense control and invoice management..
Week 5Module 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment
- Unit 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment · 3 hours
  Develop knowledge on the concepts of risk and return in financial decision-making.. Learn how to assess investment opportunities.. Understand risk factors associated with investments.. Make informed investment choices for well-guided entrepreneurial ventures..
Week 6Module 1: Introduction to the Fundamental Concepts of Financial Planning and Management
- Unit 1: Introduction to the Fundamental Concepts of Financial Planning and Management · 3 hours
  Review Unit 1: Introduction to the Fundamental Concepts of Financial Planning and Management. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise for Unit 1. Revise key terms and concepts.
Week 7Module 2: Financial Statements and Analysis
- Unit 2: Financial Statements and Analysis · 3 hours
  Review Unit 2: Financial Statements and Analysis. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise for Unit 2. Revise key terms and concepts.
Week 8Module 3: Budgeting and Forecasting
- Unit 3: Budgeting and Forecasting · 3 hours
  Review Unit 3: Budgeting and Forecasting. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise for Unit 3. Revise key terms and concepts.
Week 9Module 4: Cash Flow Management
- Unit 4: Cash Flow Management · 3 hours
  Review Unit 4: Cash Flow Management. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise for Unit 4. Revise key terms and concepts.
Week 10Module 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment
- Unit 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment · 3 hours
  Review Unit 5: Risk Management and Return on Investment. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise for Unit 5. Revise key terms and concepts.
Week 11Assignment 1
- Assignment 1 Preparation · 4 hours
  Work on Assignment 1. Focus on applying financial planning concepts to real-world scenarios.. Review all modules and units to prepare for the assignment..
Week 12Assignment 2
- Assignment 2 Preparation · 4 hours
  Work on Assignment 2. Focus on applying financial planning concepts to real-world scenarios.. Review all modules and units to prepare for the assignment..
Week 13Final Exam
- Final Exam Preparation · 6 hours
  Comprehensive review of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for the final examination by reviewing all modules and units..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all units and modules, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
Practice analyzing financial statements and calculating financial ratios.
Work through self-assessment exercises to test your understanding.
Create a study schedule to allocate sufficient time for each topic.
Focus on understanding the relationships between different financial concepts.
Practice applying financial planning concepts to real-world scenarios.
Review all assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Questions students ask about this course

What is NEE003 about?

How many units does NEE003 have?

NEE003, Value Chain and Record Keeping, has 5 units across 1 module, over 18 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

Is NEE003 hard?

NEE003 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does NEE003 take to study?

About 65 hours of study, spread across its 5 units.

How is NEE003 assessed?

NEE003 is assessed by assignments, self assessment exercises and final examination.

What can I do with NEE003?

Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Financial Manager, Investment Advisor and Management Consultant.