MG401 Finance

About This Course

An organization’s finances tell an important story, and managers need to recognize where an organization stands and what financial goals will most effectively improve results. This course covers the core concepts in finance and accounting; provides practice in analyzing and interpreting financial reports; and offers the vocabulary necessary to discuss issues and justify budget proposals more effectively.

Course Snapshot

Format	Course delivered in a virtual format with live instructor & student interaction
Frequency	Once per year (Fall)
Length	One week with a 15-hour workload. Please check the schedule for live session dates and times.
Cost	$549

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, students will have gained the knowledge to:

Understand core concepts in accounting and finance;
Read and interpret financial reports (ex. balance sheets, income statements);
Use Excel for financial forecasting and analysis;
Plan capital expenditures;
Use tools to measure and manage budgets and financial performance.

The Learning Environment

This course is delivered in a virtual format and combines lectures, discussions, and group activities.

Additional Information

A laptop computer with Microsoft Excel and a calculator with add, subtract, multiply, divide, and exponent functions are required.

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Courses in this Certificate Track

Enrolling in the full certificate program allows for more holistic learning in regard to business management.

Course Schedule

Courses may be taken individually and in any order unless otherwise noted. Five courses are required to complete the certificate. If pursuing the certificate, all courses in the certificate program must be completed within three years. Visit the program page for a recommended sequence.

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Meet the Instructor

Michael Dimond

Michael Dimond is a financial professional who teaches undergraduate finance and accounting at several Portland-area colleges. He has over two decades' experience in the manufacturing, publishing, hospitality and financial...

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