Introduction
The Financial Management for Non-financial Managers programme of USB Executive Development (USB-ED) is designed to provide non-financial middle and senior managers with advanced knowledge and understanding of and skills in capital budgeting, financial statement analysis and cash flow analysis. Participants will also gain a better understanding of the impact of operating decisions on the financial health of the business.
What sets this intervention apart
The Financial Management for Non-financial Managers Programme imparts valuable knowledge and skills in respect of capital budgeting, financial statement analysis and cash flow analysis.
Past participants’ comments
- "The course is pitched at the correct level and explained really well in good layman’s language. The concepts were made clear and easy to understand. I would recommend it to most non-financial managers." -
Shaun Slingers, Production Director, Cambridge University Press
- "A very valuable four days that took me out of my
comfort zone, but helped me to gain a deeper understanding of Finance." -
Stuart Davies, Sales Manager, Adidas
- "This course was extremely beneficial and will be put
to good use, especially in terms of budgeting, expenditure and future yearly
allocations of the budget." -
Avril Petersen, Manager: Departmental Resource Centre, Department of Economic Development & Tourism,
Who should attend
This programme is aimed at non-financial middle to senior managers seeking greater understanding of financial management.
Admission requirements
No formal qualifications are required. Some knowledge of basic financial statements (income statement and balance sheet) would be to the participant’s advantage. Please bring a calculator (not only a cell phone).
Participating companies
- Airports Company SA
- Metropolitan
- Pioneer Foods
- Petro SA
- Woolworths
Contact person (Enquiries)
Carol Winson (Cape Town enquiries)
Tel: +27 (0)21 918 4486
Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4478
carol.winson@usb-ed.com
Zenobia Petersen (Johannesburg enquiries)
Tel: +27 (0)21 918 4475
Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4478
zenobia.petersen@usb-ed.com
How you will benefit
The successful participant will be equipped to:
- execute a financial ratio analysis and interpret the ratios
- understand the drivers of cost and actions to improve returns
- analyse and interpret the cash flow position of an organisation
- analyse and evaluate the financial viability of capital projects
- explain the drivers of a company’s cost of capital and calculate the cost of capital
Certification
On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Stellenbosch.
Content overview
The following themes will be covered:
- ADVANCED RATIO ANALYSIS
- CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
- CAPITAL BUDGETING
- TIME VALUE OF MONEY AND COST OF CAPITAL
- OTHER RELATED TOPICS
Time will be allocated for discussing theme-related topics.
NQF complexity level
This programme is presented on the complexity level of an NQF 7.
Date and Venue
Bellville
2 programmes
- 27 February - 1 March 2012
- 16 - 19 July 2012
Class times: 08:15-17:30
Johannesburg
1 programme
Class times: 08:15 - 17:30
Fees
R10 600
Fees include material, lunch and refreshments, and are payable before the commencement of the programme.
Cancellation Policy
It is of utmost importance that USB-ED be formally notified in writing of cancellation 14 days prior to the commencement date of the programme.
A cancellation fee of 10% will be payable for cancelling fewer than 14 days prior to the commencement of the programme.
Please note that programme fees, faculty and dates are subject to change.
Payment options