Finance Foundations for Professionals


ID : 7597   

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Course Description
  • Build a working command of the financial information that drives organizational decisions. Learn how financial statements are prepared and interpreted, apply core managerial accounting concepts, and use financial data to evaluate how organizational resources are deployed. Participants will learn to measure and communicate the return on investments in people, programs, and initiatives, enabling them to make a credible case for their impact on the bottom line.
  • Especially valuable for HR, operations, and nonprofit leaders who want to speak the language of finance and contribute confidently to strategic business decisions.

Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Explain key terms and concepts used to prepare and interpret financial statements.
  • Use financial information to support organizational decisions.
  • Calculate and interpret performance metrics from the income statement and balance sheet.
  • Analyze how investment and asset utilization drive profitability.
  • Apply managerial accounting concepts to evaluate costs and resource decisions.
  • Build a credible case for the financial return on investments in people, programs, and initiatives.

Course Schedule
  • Monday, May 3: Virtual kickoff, 6-7p.m. via Zoom
  • Between sessions: Participants obtain and read the required textbook
  • Friday, May 21: in-person finance retreat, 9a.m. - 3p.m.
  • Friday, June 4: Final assignement due

Required Textbook
Finance for Non-Financial Managers by Gene Siciliano
ISBN: 978-0-07-182436-1

The textbook has previously been provided to registrants. Estimated cost is approximately $11, subject to current pricing.
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Class Details

3 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon.  
  Weekly - Fri.  
  Online 24/7.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Eastern Michigan University - Boone Hall. 
  Virtual.

Instructor : Morgan Milner 

 

Notice

Please read:  If you have questions, please reach out to the Professional Programs & Training Team at ppat@emich.edu or 734-487-2259. 

Course Fee (USD):  $800.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, April 26, 2027 @ 5:00 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
5/3/2027 - 5/3/2027 Weekly - Mon 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM Zoom, Virtual  Map Morgan Milner 
5/21/2027 - 5/21/2027 Weekly - Fri 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University - Boone Hall  Map Morgan Milner 
5/22/2027 - 6/4/2027 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Morgan Milner