The complexity of today’s business environment demands that non-financial business professionals such as human resources, operations, sales and project managers work collaboratively with the organization’s finance and accounting teams to deliver the best results possible.
Finance and accounting are the “lifeblood” of any organization. In order to become a key influencer at your organization, you must understand the basics and learn the language of finance.
FIU’s Finance Essentials for Non-Finance Business Leaders program will introduce you to financial institutions, financial investments, business financial planning, financial analysis and more. Gain exposure to essential finance and accounting principles, broaden your understanding of financial analysis and upgrade skills in the field of financial management.
Who will Benefit
Business professionals with at least 2 years of experience, entrepreneurs, new managers.
Learning Outcomes
By improving the clarity of many finance techniques and the relationship between concepts covered in this course, you will:
- Learn the key concepts to understand finance and how they affect company performance.
- Master the language of finance and communicate professionally and effectively.
- Know where, when and how to seek information to evaluate a organization’s financial health.
- Plan, source, allocate and control an organization’s financial future.
- Identify opportunities to finance company operations.
- Evaluate investment opportunities in an increasingly global marketplace.
General Information/Custom Programs: FIU Business Executive Education can create custom training programs specific to the needs of your organization. Please connect with us by submitting the inquiry form below or contact us 305.348.4217 or fiuExecEd@fiu.edu.
Elevate your finance expertise
Gain exposure to essential finance and accounting principles and broaden your understanding of financial analysis.
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Schedule & Registration
Your program fee includes:
- Digital Access to Educational Materials
- Digital Access to Instructional Resources
- Florida International University Certificate of Completion
SAMPLE Schedule, approximately 10 weeks, self-paced, 3 months to complete.
| Week | Estimated Time Commitment | Topic(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 hours | Interpreting Financial Statements |
| 2 | 5 hours | Evaluating Financial Performance |
| 3 | 5 hours | Financial Forecasting |
| 4 | 4 hours | Managing Growth |
| 5 | 3 hours | Financial Instruments and Markets |
| 6 | 4 hours | The Financing Decision |
| 7 | 4 hours | Discounted Cash Flow Techniques |
| 8 | 4 hours | Risk Analysis in Investment Decisions |
| 9 | 4 hours | Business Valuation and Corporate Restructuring |
Approximately 38 hours of course work with up to four months to complete the program
Topics
Elevate your knowledge of finance and accounting. Here are the key topics you’ll cover during your program:
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Evaluating Financial Performance
- Financial Forecasting
- Managing Growth
- Financial Instruments and Markets
- The Financing Decision
- Discounted Cash Flow Techniques
- Risk Analysis in Investment Decisions
- Business Valuation and Corporate Restructuring
Program Faculty & Experts
Deanne Butchey
Teaching Professor, FIU Department of Finance
Financial Assistance & Discounts
FIU Executive and Professional Education certificate programs are noncredit and do not lead to an academic degree. As such, they generally do not qualify for traditional federal student financial aid (FAFSA). However, participants may explore Sallie Mae student loans, FIU discounts, employer-sponsored benefits, and external scholarships or workforce development assistance.
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Contact Information
Executive Education
11200 SW 8th Street, CBC 200
Miami, Fl 33199
Office: 305.348.4217
Email: fiuExecEd@fiu.edu
All Programs for Individuals
FIU Executive Education programs for individuals are delivered virtually by an instructor on evenings and weekends. The short programs, in such areas as human resources, project management, Lean Six Sigma, finance and more, can also be taken fully online at your own pace.