Syracuse University - Microcredentials

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel

Course Prefix and Number

PSS 010

Interest Areas

Business & Management

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel - 1252 - U001 - 54856

Class Section

54856

Section Number

U001

Format

Online, self-paced

Location

ed2go

Registration Close

05/06/2025

Grading

Grade - PASS/FAIL (P/F)

Fee

$129.00

Position yourself to make more confident business and financial decisions with our Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel course. Gain a solid understanding of financial information and basic operations to positively impact your company's bottom line and advance your career. Using practical explanations and real-life examples, this course will show you how money flows through a typical business, how to develop successful business strategies, and how to use financial statements to make better business decisions. Whether you're an employee, sales executive, supervisor, or manager, this course will help you understand basic financial information and use it to make decisions that will positively affect your company's financial situation.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Differentiate between financial knowledge and business acumen.
Describe how finances flow through a business and master basic financial terminology.
Analyze financial forces to develop strategies that drive profit.
Interpret and utilize three key financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
Apply financial knowledge to make informed business decisions.
Implement cost-cutting measures using financial reporting and business acumen skills.
Develop strategies to increase supply and production efficiencies.
Use SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) to improve business and personal financial decisions.

Outline

Business Finance Basics
The Business Model and Financial Flow
Financial Terminology and Concepts
Financial Statements
The Income Statement
The Balance Sheet
The Statement of Cash Flows
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Business and Financial Strategy – The Process
Cutting Expenses to Boost the Bottom Line
Inventory and Cash Strategies
SWOT Analysis and Strategy Implementation

Course Access
Participants can start in this course at any point during the semester. Once registered, they will have up to 6 weeks to complete 24 hours of coursework.

Drop Policy
Participants who are enrolled in this course may request a drop and/or a refund up to 13 days from the purchase date. Participants will only be refunded if they have completed less than 50% of the course and have not taken the final exam.

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with ed2go. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a ed2go representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.

Credential
At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a co-branded digital badge from ed2go and Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

Sponsoring Department Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Microcredentials at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.