Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Learn critical financial fundamentals to confidently communicate with finance partners and understand how to analyze and evaluate financial decisions.

This course runs every fall and spring.

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About This Program

To learn more about this program, download the brochure or reach out to Carol Roecklein at croeckle@umn.edu or at (612) 625-5412.

The goal of the Finance for Non-Financial Managers program is to provide leaders and decision-makers who do not possess a strong grounding in finance, an understanding of how money works inside their organization and how money can be used in making decisions. This program is filled with instruction and case studies and topped off with a financial simulation to ensure participants practice their new-found knowledge.

Audience

Executives who make or contribute to decisions with significant financial implications
Managers with profit-and-loss responsibility in marketing, operations, human resources, engineering and other nonfinancial areas

Note: No background in finance required

Key Benefits

Read, understand and interpret financial statements
Make decisions using capital budgeting
Identify the business impact of changes in cash flow
Apply value creation principles
Understand financial metrics used by stakeholders to evaluate the health of the organization

Program Details

Cost: $3900.00

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The instructors have real world, practical knowledge that is key to making the content relevant. The scenarios used throughout the instruction, were exceptionally relatable, offered tools to take away, and provided immediate opportunity to be put into use.

– PLANT MANAGER, CHART INDUSTRIES

If you select only one development opportunity to invest in this year, this class is the one to pick. The content is relevant, the instructors are exceptional, and the hands-on approach provides immediate application. I highly recommend it.

– VP – GLOBAL COMPENSATION & BENEFITS, ECOLAB

The holistic view of finance taught in this course added tremendous value to my understanding of the hows and whys of financial decision making. I can now ask much better, more pointed questions with confidence.

– PROJECT ENGINEER, POLARIS

I learned a lot from Finance for Non-Financial Managers, and it clarified many concepts I encounter in my position.

– Engineering Superintendent / American Crystal Sugar Company