Adjunct Professor
Marcos Alvarado
Ph.D. · Finance
Ph.D in Philosophy, TEC, Mexico
MBA, ULACIT, Costa Rica
BBA International Commerce, ULACIT, Costa Rica
SACSCOC-accredited institution
Diplomado
Managua
Diplomado in Principles of Managerial Finance
Time value of money, WACC, capital budgeting and optimal capital structure.
40
hours
SP
Language
1
Campus
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
This diplomado presents a general description of the world of corporate financial management, with emphasis on the time value of money and the evaluation of financial decisions.
That requires establishing the relationship between the cost of capital and the future returns of an investment. This perspective then leads to risk analysis, capital budgeting, cash flows and financial management.
The program moves from the legal forms of business organization through to international corporate finance and the impact of taxation on company financing.
Who it's for
Professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners working in finance, treasury, collections or accounting — and anyone who wants to apply financial procedures in their organization or personal life.
Program facts
Duration
40 hours
Language
Spanish
Format
Hybrid · 6–8 pm
Campus
Managua
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Financial health analysis
Evaluating performance through financial statements and ratio analysis.
Profitability vs. cash flow
Distinguishing the two to determine what a business is worth.
Working capital
Understanding its impact on financial decisions.
Cost of capital
Calculating WACC and understanding optimal capital structure.
Capital budgeting
NPV, IRR, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis.
Cash flow planning
Preparing cash flows to estimate liquidity needs.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Week 1
Defining finance and the financial management function · Legal forms of business organization · Sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation · Why maximizing firm value is a legitimate goal · Cash flow statements · Long- and short-term financial planning
Week 2
The role of time value in finance · Computational tools and basic cash flow patterns · Future and present value · Interest rate fundamentals, term structure and risk premiums · Corporate bond characteristics and international issues
Weeks 3 and 4
International corporate finance · Option valuation and merger valuation · Leverage, capital structure and break-even analysis · Operating, financial and total leverage · Optimal capital structure and zero-growth valuation · Capital markets and portfolio selection · Tax impact on corporate financing
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Financial analyst
Analysis and reporting inside a finance function.
Treasury
Cash, liquidity and banking relationships.
Credit analyst
Assessing risk in lending decisions.
Controller track
Moving toward financial control and management.
Business owner
Running your own company's finances properly.
Investment analysis
Evaluating projects and opportunities.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
High school diploma
Bachiller or equivalent secondary qualification.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
A laptop
Required for the on-campus sessions.
Completed application
Submitted online or through an advisor.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
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