Finance for Non-financial Managers

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
Cape Town, South Africa

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' An understanding of finance is the key to unlocking organisational performance. On this participative, case-study-driven course, you will learn the language of accounting and finance, and how to read an organisation’s financial statements. You will be shown the limitations of financial statements and be given the tools to analyse cost behaviour and financial performance. You will learn the value of management accounting information and will be able to participate in creating a financial plan for the organisation.
No prior exposure to accounting or finance is necessary

Programme benefits
Participants will leave with:

An understanding of the language of finance and, as a consequence, the ability to engage with financial professionals and appreciate their points of view
An ability to examine the financial health of an organisation, identify problems and inefficiencies and have an appreciation of how their resolution will improve financial performance
An insight into the drivers and measurement of costs
An understanding of key measures of financial performance, including ROE, ROA and EVA
The ability to construct a financial plan and establish its financial feasibility
The course is very participative, and is based on real-world case studies. Delegates come from a wide variety of backgrounds. You will work on the cases in small, diverse groups, thus bringing your experience and insights to the learning process and in return you will gain the background and confidence needed to make a valuable contribution to the running of a business.

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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:+27 (0)21 406 1922

School Address/Venue(s):

UCT Graduate School of Business
Breakwater Campus
Portswood Road
Green Point
Cape Town
South Africa

Jobs & Resumes: Cape Town
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