A former investment banker has condensed an entire MBA into one online course

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Theres a lot to learn before youre ready to break out in the business world; you need to be knowledgeable in everything from analyzing markets to preparing presentations to taking a company public if you want to make an impact in the industry.With that said, theres no hard requirement of getting an MBA in order to start your career in finance. Sure, having a degree helps, but unlike a law degree or a doctorate, its not a necessity to have a professional degree to at least get into trade, management, or venture capitalism.If youre looking to sharpen your finance knowledge before diving in, Udemy is currently offering a course just for you. Chris Haroun has guest lectured and advised at McGill and Columbia Universities, respectively,worked at Goldman Sachs, and authored "101 Crucial Lessons They Don't Teach You in Business School, which was recently named by Forbes magazine as 1 of 6 books that all entrepreneurs need to read right now."Haroun has taken the lessons hes taught at universities in the past and condensed them into one course that he describes as "an entire MBA."Through the class students will learn macro and micro economics, how to value companies, and the basics of how investment banks and management consulting firms work. In addition to the nuts and bolts, Haroun aims to teach his students about the importance of personal connections and professional presentation: how to identify and pitch venture capitalists and communicate your ideas clearly and concisely.The class, which usually runs for $200, is currently available for just $15 for any budding business students out there. This exclusive deal is good only active for a limited time. If you want to gain a foundational knowledge of the business world before setting off to start a company, find funding, and eventually go public, this might be a good place to start.An Entire MBA in 1 Course: Award Winning Business School Prof, $15 (originally $200), available at Udemy.**USE OFFER CODEJAN19S**This article was originally publishedon 2/8/2016 and has been updated.DON'T MISS:You can enroll in thousands of online classes for $10 each with this Cyber Monday dealSEE ALSO:5 new dress shoe companies every guy should knowREAD THIS:Why we think this dress shirt company is one of the best values for guysJoin the conversation about this story
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