This introductory course equips non‑financial managers with the essential finance tools and concepts needed to make sound, defensible business decisions. Learners explore practical decision‑making methods, including cost‑benefit analysis, break‑even analysis, and the Balanced Scorecard, while building a foundational understanding of key financial concepts such as ROI, cost behavior, and payback period.
Module 1: Financial Fundamentals for Managers
Module 2: Understanding Costs and Financial Measures
Fixed vs. Variable Costs
ROI and Payback Period
Module 3: Financial Analysis for Decision‑Making
Cost‑Benefit Analysis
Break‑Even Analysis
Module 4: Performance Measurement and the Balanced Scorecard
Module 5: Making Data‑Supported Business Decisions
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Explain core finance concepts relevant to managerial decision‑making
Interpret return on investment (ROI), payback period, and cost structures
Distinguish between fixed and variable costs
Apply cost‑benefit and break‑even analysis to business decisions
Use the Balanced Scorecard to evaluate organizational performance
Make informed, data‑supported financial decisions as a non‑financial manager
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.