Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

School

Business School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

39 Seminar hours

Prerequisite

Permission from Head of School

Restricted

Restricted to students in the GCELead program. Quota: Minimum of 10 enrolments UQ reserves the right to limit the number of participants from any one organisation.

Course enquiries

Dr S. Lazzarini

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course explains the core concepts of finance and accounting in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. You will learn how financial data is generated and reported, and how it is used to make business decisions and evaluate an organisation's performance. The course covers the key terms and principles of finance and accounting, including financial statements, the distinction between income and cash flow, and valuation. It is ideal for those who have come from creative, scientific or technical backgrounds and now have a management role. A primary objective is to make the content applicable to your own business or managerial circumstances. You will be taught to relate the numbers to business reality through the use of case studies and applications.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (29/05/2017 - 24/06/2017) Brisbane CBD Intensive Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (01/06/2015 - 27/06/2015) Brisbane CBD Intensive Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (24/08/2015 - 17/10/2015) Brisbane CBD Intensive Course Profile