Finance for the Non-financial Manager
Finance for the Non-financial Manager
This two-day course helps participants learn basic financial principles and apply them in a real-world context. The first day is devoted to understanding financial statements and analysis; the second day focuses on the links between strategy and finance. This experiential program relies upon the use of Microsoft Excel; participants are assumed to have a working knowledge of this software.
Program Overview:
- Learn basic financial principles and apply them in a real-world context
- Understand financial statements and analysis
- Explore the linkage between strategy and finance
- Develop an ability to use financial techniques to guide decision-making.
Goizueta Learning in Action™:
- Financial Statement Analysis - Identify the Industry
- It's in the Numbers!
- It's My Money!
- Calculating WACC
- The Discounted Cash Flow
Who Should Attend: Finance for the Non-financial Manager is appropriate for leaders with limited knowledge and/or experience with finance who are currently, or who will be, functioning in non-financial areas and need to enhance their financial acumen. Participants should have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and understand basic financial calculations.
Learning Objectives: After completing Finance for the Non-financial Manager, you will have the ability to
- Understand the language associated with finance
- Read and Assess financial statements
- Understand basic financial terms and analysis techniques
- Recognize the link between organizational strategy and financial objectives
- Use "the numbers" to your best advantage to make more informed decisions
Content Experts: Finance for the Non-financial Manager is taught by Goizueta Faculty member Tom Smith.
Program Dates:
- April 2-3, 2013
- August 19-20, 2013
