Introduction

As a decision-maker in an organisation, you can use financial information to resolve problems and improve performance. This online, self-study course will provide you with the basic skills and understanding of how to interpret and analyse financial data to do this.

Who is it for?

This programme is designed for managers who need a basic understanding of the principles of finance to support decision making and business understanding.    

What do I get out of it?

This programme will help you develop an understanding of:

• Fundamental financial terminology and concepts
• Reading and interpreting financial statements
• Gauging the financial impact of operational decisions
• The basis for evaluating investment decisions

For further information

Enquiries can be submitted via the enquiry form at the bottom of the page

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 2)

Content

This e-learning programme is offered by UWE Bristol in collaboration with ILX Group.

What does it cover?

The programme uses a series of 10 structured modules covering:

• Introduction to financial statements
• Profit and loss account
• Balance sheet
• Cash flow
• Costing decisions
• Introduction to financial analysis
• Investment appraisal
• Profit margin
• Asset turnover
• Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

Each session has checkpoints built within it to allow you to check your understanding as you work through the materials.

Learning and Teaching

How will I learn?

This programme is delivered fully online and so you will require access to a computer with internet access.

Using voice-over, animation and regular learning-reinforcement techniques, the course delivers the classroom equivalent, in an easy to use and convenient format.

You will also require a calculator.

View an online demonstration of e-learning materials. (Please note this is for demonstration purposes only and not the actual Finance for Non-Financial Managers course)

Study time

This programme duration is 20 hours, split into 10 sessions. 

You will have access to the materials for one year to be able to plan your study time.

Assessment

Once you have completed all the modules and achieved a score of at least 80% on the exam simulator you will be eligible for a certificate of completion.

Please note: there is no formal exam.