Finance for the Non-Finance Professional

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

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession One: The Financial Environment u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Two: Financial Statements u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn this session, you’ll learn how to read and interpret key financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, etc.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Three: Ratio Analysis u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Four: Time Value of Money (Part 1) u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Five: Time Value of Money (Part 2) u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThis session will be a continuation of session four.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Six: Risk and Rates of Return u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThis session will explore a wide range of investment types and their associated risks and rewards.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Seven: Budgeting and Financial Evaluations u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSession Eight: Financial Project u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhat do I get for attending the Finance for Non-Finance Professionals program at PC? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnFirst 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhat’s the time commitment? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThe program will total 24 hours of instructional time, along with a suggested 1 hour for reading materials outside of class each week.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eDo I have to attend all class sessions to receive my certificate? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnYou’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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhat are the logistics? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnClasses are 100% virtual.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHow much homework is involved? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnMost 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eAm I graded? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThis is a non-credit certificate program. Non-credit programs are not graded; they are given a pass/fail designation only.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eIs this program eligible for tuition reimbursement? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIn 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.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhat does the program cost? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnTake advantage of special pricing of $1,600 for the entire 8-week program.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eDo I have to be accepted? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnNo! This is a non-credit program with open enrollment. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhat if I need a refund? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnA full refund is available prior to the start of the program if you need to cancel your registration.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhat if I have questions? u003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnShould you have any questions prior to starting your application, feel free to u003ca href=u0022https://continuing-education.providence.edu/contact/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003econtact one of our knowledgeable advisersu003c/au003e.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e