Overview
Improve your ability to assess organisational performance and make informed, data-driven financial decisions.
Understanding financial information is essential for effective business decision-making. This course aims to improve your ability to understand and effectively communicate core accounting and finance concepts, techniques and terminology using case studies and real-world examples. You’ll gain a practical understanding of how financial data is generated and reported, as well as how to best identify and apply relevant information for business decisions and performance evaluation.
The post-course reflection exercise will support you to apply the learnings to your role immediately.
Who should attend
- Managers, team leaders, business owners and professionals in operational or customer-facing roles seeking to enhance their decision-making skills and financial literacy.
- Professionals in any industry who are seeking to improve their understanding of core finance and accounting concepts and don’t have formal financial qualifications.
Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites needed for this course.
What you'll learn
- Develop an understanding of core accounting and finance terminology.
- Learn about ratio analysis, budgeting, funding options, financial evaluation techniques and variance analysis.
- Understand how to interpret financial statements in order to evaluate your business revenue and expenses.
- Practice with a range of tools, techniques and methodologies that are used to improve financial performance.
Assessment
There are no formal assessments for this course. However, to obtain a digital badge, you will need to complete an applied learning activity.
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Executive Education courses.
Executive Education Brochure
Learn more about the Finance for Non-Finance Managers short course.
Certification and accreditation
Showcase your capabilities with a Digital Badge that verifies your skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Coming from a military background, I had to quickly adapt to financial decision-making in the commercial world. UQ’s Finance for Non-Finance Managers course was exactly what I needed—clear, practical, and immediately useful. It sharpened my ability to interpret financial information, understand key drivers, and make smarter decisions. I’d highly recommend it to any manager looking to enhance their financial acumen.
Sam Gladman, 2025 Participant
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird | A$2,112 |
| Individual | A$2,640 |
| UQ Staff | A$2,400 |
For alumni and affiliate discounts, or to enquire about group bookings and corporate package options, please contact us at execed@business.uq.edu.au.
For Early Bird dates, see the Registration page.
GST is included in the cost
Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.
If you’re participating outside Australia, contact us before you enrol to ensure Australian taxes are excluded from the cost.
Payment optionsWe accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. If you do not have access to a card, please contact our team at execed@business.uq.edu.au to discuss your options.
Location
UQ Brisbane City
308 Queen St
Brisbane, QLD, 4000