About the course
Effective financial management is essential for any business to thrive, as it helps to ensure responsible investment decisions and sustainable operations. If you want to improve your understanding and practice of finance and maintain your organisation's financial well-being, consider enrolling in the eight-week Fundamentals of Financial Management online short course offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT). Regardless of your business, role, or position, the course provides a valuable financial toolkit that explores financial management from the perspectives of retail, manufacturing, service, and tech-based industries. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to make informed and strategic decisions that meet your company's short- and long-term financial needs.
This financial management course aims to provide mid to senior-level managers, directors, and administrators with an understanding of business finance and its role in supporting organisational success. By incorporating financial data into their strategic decision-making, these professionals can add value to their businesses. Additionally, students will learn how to apply financial management tools to operational and strategic business processes. This course is also suitable for aspiring managers and entrepreneurs with limited finance experience who wish to improve their business's efficiency through responsible financial management practices. With this knowledge, students can ensure that financial decisions align with their organisation's objectives and contribute to long-term sustainability
Course content
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: The purpose and process of financial management
- Module 2: The systems of financial management
- Module 3: Financing the business
- Module 4: Acquiring and managing business assets
- Module 5: Financial viability of operations
- Module 6: Cash flow management
- Module 7: Managing key financial relationships
- Module 8:Budgeting and forecasting
Registration
This course is offered by GetSmarter. Enrol and pay directly with the course provider.
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Fundamentals of Financial Management
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