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Introduction to Finance

In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of financial analysis and management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a sufficient financial background to analyze the operating and financial performance of an organization.

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20-01-2025

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Introduction to Finance

This two-week course introduces the essential concepts that are the foundation of financial analysis and management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a sufficient financial background to analyze the operating and financial performance of an organization.

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Why Take This Course?

  • The course is composed of recorded videos, practical exercises, and readings offering you solid financial concepts and theories.
  • A preparatory course for more advanced topics in Finance.

Course content

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15 Lecture Videos

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8 Interactive Exercises

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2 practical Exercises
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1 Reading

Learning Journey

2 weeks online courses

  • Learning facilitators available for participant support
  • 100% online, self-paced, and accessible whenever and wherever
  • Certificate of Completion delivered by EHL Hospitality Business School
  • Course content curated by EHL faculty and experts 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Interpret the three main financial statements: The Income Statement, The Balance Sheet, The Statement of Cash Flows. 
  • Describe the concepts of capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and their subsequent impact on the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements. 
  • Calculate the operating cycle and critically assess a company’s working capital management.
  • Identify a company’s financing options, including debt and equity.

The assessment can range from multiple choice quizzes (MCQ) to more open-response evaluations, like a case study. 

Is this course right for me?

A Program Advisor will get back to you with feedback or suggestions.

Who should apply?

This course is designed for young hospitality professionals who are looking to learn fundamental financial skills or refresh their knowledge.

Suddenly have to work with numbers? Whether you are uneasy with numbers or it’s just been a while, this course will take you through the basics to help you gain confidence and boost your financial literacy.

Admission Criteria

There are no admission requirements to enroll to this course.

Admission Process

To enroll, choose the desired intake and fill in your personal details. You will receive an email with the payment link. You are accepted in the course only upon receipt of payment.

Deadline

We must receive payment at least five days before the start of the course. Late enrollments can be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

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20-01-2025

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17-03-2025

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05-05-2025

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18-08-2025

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13-10-2025

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17-11-2025

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Cost:

CHF360

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Payment methods

  • You will be able to pay through the payment platform Flywire which provides various payment methods, no hidden bank fees and offers favorable exchange rates. The link to the payment platform will be provided after the enrollment form.

Course structure

  • The course is available for self-study over a 2-week period.
  • Each course is composed of recorded videos, interactive exercises, and readings. The course is delivered fully online, allowing participants to study when they want.

Course content

  • A couple of days before the start of the course, you will receive your credentials to join the learning platform. EHL has developed an internal learning management system based on Moodle.

Final assessment

  • At the end of the 2-week course, participants are required to take a final assessment. Upon successfully passing the assessment, participants get a certificate of completion from EHL.
  • Depending on the course, the assessment may range from multiple choice quizzes (MCQ), where only one answer is correct, to more open response evaluations, like a case study.
  • To successfully pass the assessment, participants must get a minimum of 60% of the total points available. You can either PASS or FAIL a certificate, no numerical grades will be officially reflected in the certificate.

Retakes

  • Retakes are not available at the end of a program if you fail the final assessment. If you wish to retake the final assessment, you need to re-enroll for the next available session.

Connecting to the platform

  • A couple of days before the start of the course, participants will receive their credentials by email and will be required to first change their password before being able to join our learning platform Moodle.

Three certificates of completion

  • A certificate of completion, delivered by EHL, can be obtained at the end of each 5-week course, providing each final assessment is successfully passed.
  • Each certificate of completion is delivered electronically (secured pdf) with a unique ID associated to the participant. If a final assessment is failed, no certificate or document related to that course is delivered. Each course is independent from one another; failing a final assessment on one course has no implication on the other courses.

AEHL member discount

  • AEHL members are entitled to the alumni discount. To benefit from the discount, participants must enter their AEHL number in the discount field in the enrollment form. Please note this course already has a 10% discount applied. For full details about, please check the EHL Alumni Connect platform.

Upgrade to an MBA in Hospitality

  • The course content leverages the content of EHL's MBA in Hospitality program. Participants who have enrolled and paid for a 15-week online course, and who wish to join the MBA program, will get a discount on the MBA tuition and fees. In order to join the MBA program, participants must go through an application process.