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LERN 1330: Financial Analysis & Planning for Non-Financial Managers
Effective date
January 2021
Department
LERN UGotClass
School
Continuing Studies
Description
With the demands of daily operations, non-financial managers may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at some of the most admired companies like Apple, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway. Sure, they are evaluated by their products, innovation, and culture but they wouldn’t be in the limelight without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build on your understanding of financial concepts and help you establish your role in the financial success of your organization.
Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.
This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see: http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Continuing Professional Development
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Know the financial implications of your daily business decisions
- Interpret and respond effectively to the organization’s financial information
- Contribute towards the organization’s profitability goals
- Make decisions that better support the financial performance of the organization
- Communicate business operations in financial terms
- Think in financial terms to better communicate with those in and outside the organization
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Total Hours: 16
Total Hours: 16
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S - based on:1. Make at least one comment every week in the discussion. 2. Take every Unit self-quiz. 3. Completion Timeline -The requirements should be done by the last day of the course.
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Financial Strategies
- Financial Dashboard – Introduction to Financial Gauges
- Financial Gauges - Profitability
- Financial Gauges - Performance
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.