Fivestar Hospitality Academy is launching with an asynchronous online course in Financial Management, taught by the founder of the consulting company, Alexandru S. Ionescu, following 20 years of experience in hotel investment/asset management and 8 years of teaching over 100 postgraduate students in a real classroom setting.
The course is structured according to the principle of the times we live in: SPEED OF ASSIMILATION. In just 17 hours—the equivalent of two full working days—you will cover the curriculum at your own pace, which typically takes between 3 and 6 months at prestigious universities well-known to the hospitality industry, and this at A FRACTION OF THE COST.
You will understand financial concepts and critical terms such as financial statements and indicators, USALI, CVP, the time value of money, yield, cost of capital, and valuation techniques—notions that will help you advance in your career, improve your organization’s financial planning and performance, better manage personal finances, make more informed decisions, or even start a business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the format of the course?
The course is an asynchronous online program, allowing you to complete 17 hours of curriculum at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
Who is the instructor for the Financial Management course?
The course is taught by Alexandru S. Ionescu, founder of Fivestar Hospitality, who brings 20 years of expertise in hotel asset management and 8 years of academic experience.
What key topics are covered?
The curriculum includes USALI standards, financial indicators, CVP analysis, time value of money, cost of capital, and various valuation techniques.