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NPM380
Financial Management for the Non-Financial Manager
Designed for non-profit professionals without direct responsibility for accounting, this foundational course provides essential accounting and financial skills. You will learn to manage budgets, assess financial risks, review financial statements, and make informed financial decisions with confidence.
The course introduces key financial concepts, such as bookkeeping fundamentals and the accounting cycle, and includes hands-on practice. You will also gain experience completing basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, enabling you to communicate effectively with your financial team and develop an informed perspective on your organization鈥檚 financial performance.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 13 weeks
Tuition: $875
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.
What you will learn
After completing this course, you鈥檒l be able to do the following:
- Apply essential accounting concepts in a non-profit environment
- Explain basic principles of accounting and deferred contribution accounting
- Analyze budget decision-making processes
- Explore the relationships between planning, budgeting and financial risk controls
- Explain the role of finance in strategic decision-making processes
- Develop budgeting and cash flow management practices
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and the role they play in meeting organizational objectives
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.