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DCUBS Centre for Executive Programmes - Prospective Participants

DCUBS Centre for Executive Programmes

Management Development Programmes


Finance for Non-Finance Specialists

This programme has been developed for managers and executives who come from a non-financial background, but who have responsibility for budgets,
purchasing, resources, etc. It aims to equip such professionals with the necessary financial skills to assist them in running their area of responsibility
in a more effective and efficient manner, and to enhance their decision making skills. The programme is delivered over 10 full day sessions (8.30am to 4.30pm)
on one day per month.

Indicative topics covered are as follows:
- Risk Management
- Accounting in Context
- Introduction to Budget-Setting
- Monitoring Performance
- Understanding Financial Statements
- Financial Control Systems
- Evaluation of Tenders
- Capital Budgeting and Management
- Resource Management
- Governance

The above topics can be amended to suit the needs of a particular organisation.