NPM380
Financial Management for the Non-Financial Manager
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of financial management for the non-financial manager.
It is intended for managers responsible for the operations of non-profit organizations who will not have direct responsibility for setting up accounts and accounting. The material assumes little to no formal background in accounting and finance.
By the time you complete this course, you鈥檒l be a more confident general manager who understands financial management in the context of a non-profit organization.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 13 weeks
Tuition: $855
Can be applied to:
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, Jan 15 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jan 22 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jan 29 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 2 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 9 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 7 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 14 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 21 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 28 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 4 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 11 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 18 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 25 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 2 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 9 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 16 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 23 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 30 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you鈥檒l be able to do the following:
- Use basic accounting concepts in a non-profit environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and deferred contribution accounting in a non-profit environment
- Work through the budgeting decision process while considering the relationships between planning, budgeting and financial risk controls
- Explain role of finance in assisting with decision making
- Manage budgets and cash flows
- Demonstrate an understanding of internal controls and the role they play in meeting organizational objectives
- Manage performance at organizational, business unit and individual level
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend about 10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and group assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.