Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers helps business leaders from non-financial backgrounds build a practical understanding of the financial markets and gain critical insights into finance and accounting practices. In this professional development course, you’ll learn how to apply financial principles to solve your organization’s challenges, regardless of your industry.
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The Emory ROI
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16%
expected rise in demand for finance skills by 2028 -
86%
of participants strongly agree the course provided new insights -
100%
of participants endorsed the training for practical skills in interpreting organizational reports
Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Participant Insights
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Partner, CCO at Signature FDHeather Fortner shares why she enrolled in Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers: she wanted to learn how to tell a story with financial data.Heather Fortner
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Principal, Esther Fraser CommunicationsEsther Fraser, principal at Esther Fraser Communications, discusses how numbers have always been a struggle to understand, and decided to enroll in Finance & Accounting to better understand which questions to ask when creating a budget.Esther Fraser
Emory Executive Education
Faculty Spotlight
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Tom Smith
Associate Professor in the Practice of FinanceTom Smith is an expert in the areas of labor economics, pricing, film finance, sports economics and finance, and the economics of the entertainment and health care industries. He’s regularly featured on television and radio – CNN, NPR, and The Huffington Post to name a few. An energetic and enthusiastic instructor, Tom helps participants develop a more holistic approach to leadership that enhances their approach to business and results in greater success.Jack of all trades – master of them all
How It Works
Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers will help you decipher the language of financial statements, examine sources of data, and explore analysis techniques to help you see beyond the numbers and uncover key measures of organizational performance. This course applies to the Certificate of Excellence in Business.
Your Experience Includes:
- 2-Day Finance & Accounting Immersive at Emory: Master the core financial concepts and analysis techniques you need to make smarter, data-informed decisions—no finance background required.
- Real-World Financial Decision-Making Frameworks: Learn to interpret financial statements, forecast performance, and evaluate investments using tools like DuPont Analysis and discounted cash flows.
- Access to Premium Peer Network: Join an elite cohort of professionals across industries—expand your influence beyond the classroom.
- Digital Toolkit: Budgeting templates and finance glossaries
- Digital Badge for LinkedIn: Showcase your achievement to employers and peers
- Bonus Essentials: 4 meals (breakfast & lunch), snacks & beverages, and convenient on-campus parking
- 1:1 Consultation with a Learning Advisor (optional)
Former Course Investment: $2,495
Limited-time Course Investment: $1,995
Enroll in Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers for a limited-time investment of $1,995 (normally $2,495).
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Number of Sessions
On-campus: November 5-6, 2025 -
Number of Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day -
Limited-Time Course Investment*
(Normally $2,495)
Pricing Details
The course fee covers program materials, parking, and includes daily breakfast, lunch, mid-morning/mid-afternoon break snacks, and all-day hot/cold beverage service.
We offer discounts for select constituents:
⸰ Civic Organizations
⸰ Group Sales of 3+
⸰ Custom Clients
⸰ Emory University Alumni
⸰ Emory University Staff & Faculty
Please contact our Learning Advisor, Tammie Long, for more information about our special pricing or to receive your code before you register. Discounts cannot be combined.
⸰ Civic Organizations
⸰ Group Sales of 3+
⸰ Custom Clients
⸰ Emory University Alumni
⸰ Emory University Staff & Faculty
Please contact our Learning Advisor, Tammie Long, for more information about our special pricing or to receive your code before you register. Discounts cannot be combined.
Emory Executive Education Credentials
Upon successful completion of a course or a certificate you will earn a digital badge that will be emailed to you directly. You can showcase your Emory Executive Education credentials by adding your digital badge to your email signature, resume, personal website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. These digital badges represent a visual certification that is embedded with data and will allow future employers to gain a better understanding of what you have learned.
