Financial Management for Today’s Leaders
Leading and communicating effectively in today’s complex business environment requires an evidence-based understanding of the financial side of the business. This course introduces students to the financial and accounting concepts, tools, and techniques that help organizations maximize value, achieve financial viability, and improve decision-making relating to budgeting, capital structure, and working capital. Additional topics may include, but are not limited to financial planning, the impact of mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and assessing financial risk.
- Credits: 3 credits
- This course is offered every semester. (subject to change)
- Course ID: LDR 726
What You'll Learn
Examine the financial and accounting terminology, concepts, and techniques needed to manage financial affairs for organizations.
Evaluate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows), financial ratios, and other efficiency measures to help leaders in decision-making.
Interpret financial plans and budgets that allow organizations to be financially stable and viable long-term.
Assess the capital investment options and stages of the capital decision-making process.
Evaluate the role and impact of strategic financial planning and risk to support the competitive advantage for organizations.
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Course FAQs
What is asynchronous?
Asynchronous learning means that the instructor and the students in the course all engage with the course content at different times (and from different locations). The instructor provides students with a sequence of units which the students move through as their schedules permit.
What is the course structure?
Courses are offered fully online and are asynchronous. There is an optional, live interactive session offered weekly so students can engage with one another and with the faculty member.
How long is each course?
Our mini-sessions (or terms) are 7.5 weeks long, and courses are offered in each mini. Each semester consists of 2 mini-sessions.
How many courses can I take in a mini-term?
We have structured our courses so students can take one course at a time; this is especially important for students balancing full-time employment. We do permit students to take a maximum of two courses in 1 mini-term (i.e. 6 credits over a 7.5 week period). While taking more than two courses in one semester may seem appealing, these online accelerated courses can be difficult to manage, especially while working full-time. In addition, taking more than one course in a mini session could cause conflicts in your weekly live sessions (i.e. they could be offered on the same day and time).
What is a part-time course load vs. a full-time course load?
Part-time in SPS is defined as 3 credits (1 course) per semester, and full-time is defined as 6 or more credits (2 or more courses) per semester. Every course at SPS is 3 credits.
How fast can I earn a master's degree?
You can finish an SPS program in as little as 16 months if you take a course every mini semester*. If you need more time, that's okay too! We offer flexibility so you can go your own pace.
*This is for 30 credit hour programs only.
*This is for 30 credit hour programs only.