Foundations of Portfolio and Working Capital Management

Mastering corporate finance requires a strong grasp of both long-term investment strategies and short-term liquidity. Whether you are preparing for competitive academic management exams or looking to build a career in corporate treasury, understanding how to manage assets and capital is crucial. This comprehensive text-based course guides you from foundational financial definitions to advanced portfolio theories and working capital strategies. You will develop the analytical skills needed to evaluate investment risks, optimize cash flows, and make sound financial decisions under uncertainty. What you'll learn: Understand the core principles of risk, return, and portfolio diversification; Apply Modern Portfolio Theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model to evaluate asset performance; Analyze the operating and cash conversion cycles to optimize short-term liquidity; Formulate effective strategies for inventory, accounts receivable, and cash management; Evaluate modern working capital financing options and digital treasury tools; Practice solving standard exam-style finance problems through step-by-step written walkthroughs. The course begins with key terminology and foundational concepts of financial risk and return before progressing to portfolio construction theories. From there, you will transition to short-term financial operations, exploring working capital cycles and liquidity management techniques through clear, written explanations and practical scenarios. This course is designed for beginners, management students, and aspirants preparing for competitive finance exams. No prior advanced financial background is required, as we build all concepts from the ground up. Start reading today to master the pillars of portfolio and working capital management.