Graduate Certificate in Innovation:
The Financial Potential and Risks of New Business Ideas
Skills Series
In today's results-oriented world, smart decisions and timely assessments of the potential financial implications of any new venture are essential for success.
This unique learning module has been designed to provide an ideal introduction to such financial considerations and gain an in-depth understanding of the associated risk. Through comprehensive courses on overviews of financial accounting and finance with ratios, participants will be provided with the necessary knowledge to accurately evaluate a new venture's impact on their existing businesses, as well as its growth potential.
Overview
Evaluating an idea/ business model using financial metrics
An in-depth overview of management accounting
Financing and valuing a new venture
The power of business ratios
Risk and return framework
Learning Objectives
Entrepreneurs/ Business owners
Managers looking to enhance processes in their organisations
Project management teams
Professionals seeking to understand innovation and develop plans for their organisations
Target Audience
Duration
16 Hours in Singapore spread over 2 weeknights & 1 Saturday
Course Sequence
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
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Financial concepts
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Risk Framework
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Group presentation
*All schedules are subject to changes.
Next Intake
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24 - 26 August 2023
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26 - 28 October 2023
Fees
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Self Sponsored: S$518.40
SME Sponsored: S$198.40
Non-SME Sponsored: S$518.40 -
Self Sponsored: S$198.40
SME Sponsored: S$198.40
Non-SME Sponsored: S$198.40 -
Self Sponsored: S$518.40
SME Sponsored: S$198.40
Non-SME Sponsored: S$518.40 -
Full Course Fee: S$1,728.00
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Applications via MySkillsFuture.sg must be made within 60 days before course commencement.
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