Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Managers, entrepreneurs and other business professionals with little or no financial training or experience learn accounting, finance and budgeting principles. Topics are presented in practical, understandable terms in a friendly, supportive environment. You will gain knowledge and build your confidence to participate more fully in making business decisions in your organization. Testimonials: Edward Asare-Quansah is a wonderful teacher and created a supportive and friendly classroom environment in Understanding Financial Statements where it was easy to ask questions and learn. I don’t have a finance background and didn’t want to take accounting but as management and leadership opportunities develop at work, I want to be ready to advance. This course has helped me understand the bigger picture at work and given me more confidence as I apply my skills in my job and my future career goals. I plan on completing the Certificate in Business Management Fundamentals.

Sandy Yuen
Business Analyst, conservation & Sector Development
Ontario Power Authority

I wanted a course which would help me acquire a foundation of basic knowledge and skills in finance to help me with my work. This course was perfect! It was very practical and I was able to apply what I was learning in class right away at the office. Edward did an excellent job focusing the course on essential finance knowledge and skills. He created a comfortable learning environment where it was easy to learn and ask questions. Now I can confidently evaluate financial statements and interact professionally on matters of finances at work. Developing my skills in this area is an essential part of my management and leadership development plan.

Ahmed Fawal
Canerector Inc.

It is also possible to apply courses from this professional development program towards the Certificate in Business Management Fundamentals and the Leadership Essentials Certificate.

Program Requirements

This program requires the successful completion of two courses.

Required Courses

SCS 2079 Understanding Financial Statements
SCS 2081 The Budgeting Process

Note: Students have one year from the start date of their first course to complete the professional development program.