Finance for the Non-Finance Professional

This program is designed for anyone with little to no formal education or training in finance or accounting.

Session One: The Financial Environment

In this session, you’ll gain an overview of financial markets and key institutions here in the United States as well as abroad. You’ll learn about interest rates and how they’re determined, the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and more.

Session Two: Financial Statements 

In this session, you’ll learn how to read and interpret key financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, etc.

Session Three: Ratio Analysis

In this session, we’ll examine evaluation ratios and their importance in financial analysis. You’ll learn how they’re calculated, what they mean, and how they help you compare your organization’s performance to other organizations in your industry and the market overall.

Session Four: Time Value of Money (Part 1) 

In this session, we’ll begin our exploration about the time value of money. We’ll examine present value vs. future value and how it applies to corporate finance as well as personal savings, such as saving for retirement, saving for college, paying a home mortgage, etc.

Session Five: Time Value of Money (Part 2) 

This session will be a continuation of session four.

Session Six: Risk and Rates of Return

This session will explore a wide range of investment types and their associated risks and rewards.

Session Seven: Budgeting and Financial Evaluations

In this session, you’ll learn about budgeting and grasp various evaluation techniques. You’ll learn how to divide costs to fixed vs. variable, how to perform a Breakeven Analysis in sales vs. units, and how to complete a Sensitivity Analysis.

Session Eight: Financial Project

In this session, you’ll perform a comprehensive financial evaluation that puts your newfound understanding and skills to use. Your project will include the time value of money, risk and rates of return, budgeting/forecasting, and other analyses.

What do I get for attending the Finance for Non-Finance Professionals program at PC? 
First and foremost, you receive a great education, taught by Providence College faculty who are excited to teach professionals. Second, you gain a practical understanding of corporate finance and accounting that you can apply to your work (and personal life). Participants who complete the course will also receive a non-credit certificate from Providence College indicating their completion of the program.

What’s the time commitment? 
The program will total 24 hours of instructional time, along with a suggested 1 hour for reading materials outside of class each week.

Do I have to attend all class sessions to receive my certificate? 
You’ll get the most out of your certificate program if you attend all the sessions. However, in extenuating circumstances, we can provide a video recording of the missed session.

What are the logistics? 
Classes are 100% virtual.

How much homework is involved? 
Most of the faculty will send you important reading materials before their class to give you a basic foundation on which they build. This reading generally takes less than an hour and is optional, but helpful.

Am I graded?
This is a non-credit certificate program. Non-credit programs are not graded; they are given a pass/fail designation only.

Is this program eligible for tuition reimbursement?
In many cases, yes, depending on the employer. Many of our participants receive partial or full employer reimbursement. Alert us of this arrangement with your employer and, upon program completion, we’ll issue your pass/fail grade for reimbursement processing.

What does the program cost? 
Take advantage of special pricing of $1,600 for the entire 8-week program.

Do I have to be accepted? 
No! This is a non-credit program with open enrollment. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

What if I need a refund? 
A full refund is available prior to the start of the program if you need to cancel your registration.rnrn

What if I have questions? rnrn Should you have any questions prior to starting your application, feel free to contact one of our knowledgeable advisers