Every manager needs to understand finance if they are to play an active role in helping their organization achieve its objectives. However, not every manager needs the same level of skill and understanding as specialist financial managers. A good knowledge of the key concepts of prudent financial management as modern financial accounting should equip all managers with the knowledge they require. This Finance for Non-Financial Managers course is designed to expose to the participants various techniques available to assist management to arrive at optimal financial decisions within a firm, including those of investment and working capital, financing and capital structure as well as dividend distribution.
Participants will learn how to analyze the financial strengths and weaknesses of a firm and decide on its short-term future financing and investment needs. They also learn how to analyze long-term investment projects, how to figure out long-term capital financing needs as well as the overall cost of capital and design a suitable capital structure for a firm.