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Finance for Non Finance - Executives

Certificate Course

Your next career step starts here

We equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and help you expand your expertise in new fields.

Next start date

04 May 2026

Duration

5 Days

Language

English

Format

On Campus

Type of education

Certificate Course

Price

€ 5490
We equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and help you expand your expertise in new fields.
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Your Benefits

Frankfurt School offers top-tier education through its strong reputation, diverse certificate programmes, and expert faculty – everything you need to advance your career.
  1. Be part of Germany’s # 1 Business School for Executive Education.
  2. Learn from industry experts with real-world experience.
  3. Gain a recognized certificate to boost your career profile.
  4. Benefit from the active international Frankfurt School community.
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Advance Your Career

High-impact programs to boost your skills and network.

High-impact programs to boost your skills and network.

Target group

Our courses are for individuals and companies seeking to enhance their technical and leadership skills to meet the quickly evolving demands of today's business world.

REGISTRATION

26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

5 Days
Frankfurt am Main
€ 5490

04 May 2026 - 08 May 2026

5 Days
Frankfurt am Main
€ 5490

REGISTRATION

26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

5 Days
Frankfurt am Main
€ 5490

04 May 2026 - 08 May 2026

5 Days
Frankfurt am Main
€ 5490

METHODOLOGY

Interactive lectures, presentations, case studies

CONTENTS

To be announced

STRUCTURE

Module 1

Core Concept

Understanding financial knowledge – well-founded, compact and practical  Anyone with management responsibility also makes financial decisions.

Financial Accounting and Analysis

Dive into the essentials of financial accounting, focusing on how to interpret financial statements and understand financial health through ratios and cash flows.

Investment Appraisal and Decision-Making

Learn methodologies for assessing investment opportunities, calculating relevant cash flows, and evaluating the impact on long-term organizational growth.

Making Financing Decisions

Gain insight into and understanding the implications of financing strategies, cost of capital and capital structure.

Manage for Value Creation

Explore frameworks that integrate value creation into everyday management, aligning performance measurement with strategic financial goals.

Operational Efficiency

Create value by managing working capital effectively.
 

Module 2

Making Business Decisions - Valuing and Acquiring a Business

Fundamentals of business valuation and acquisition strategies

This module introduces participants to the fundamentals of business valuation and acquisition strategies. Building on concepts such as financial performance analysis and investment appraisal, it covers techniques for determining the value of a business, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and market comparables. Participants will also explore the strategic considerations and financial implications of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation strategies, and integration planning.

This module provide advanced, practical applications of the core concepts introduced earlier in the program.

Module 3

Making International Business Decisions

Complexities of financial decision-making in an international context

In this session, participants will discuss the complexities of financial decision-making in an international context. Topics include risk management as well as cross-border financing and investment options. Building on earlier discussions of corporate finance and value creation, this module equips participants with the tools to assess and optimize the financial performance of global operations and make informed decisions in a multinational framework.

This module provide advanced, practical applications of the core concepts introduced earlier in the program.

STRUCTURE

Module 1

Core Concept

Understanding financial knowledge – well-founded, compact and practical  Anyone with management responsibility also makes financial decisions.

Financial Accounting and Analysis

Dive into the essentials of financial accounting, focusing on how to interpret financial statements and understand financial health through ratios and cash flows.

Investment Appraisal and Decision-Making

Learn methodologies for assessing investment opportunities, calculating relevant cash flows, and evaluating the impact on long-term organizational growth.

Making Financing Decisions

Gain insight into and understanding the implications of financing strategies, cost of capital and capital structure.

Manage for Value Creation

Explore frameworks that integrate value creation into everyday management, aligning performance measurement with strategic financial goals.

Operational Efficiency

Create value by managing working capital effectively.
 

Module 2

Making Business Decisions - Valuing and Acquiring a Business

Fundamentals of business valuation and acquisition strategies

This module introduces participants to the fundamentals of business valuation and acquisition strategies. Building on concepts such as financial performance analysis and investment appraisal, it covers techniques for determining the value of a business, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and market comparables. Participants will also explore the strategic considerations and financial implications of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation strategies, and integration planning.

This module provide advanced, practical applications of the core concepts introduced earlier in the program.

Module 3

Making International Business Decisions

Complexities of financial decision-making in an international context

In this session, participants will discuss the complexities of financial decision-making in an international context. Topics include risk management as well as cross-border financing and investment options. Building on earlier discussions of corporate finance and value creation, this module equips participants with the tools to assess and optimize the financial performance of global operations and make informed decisions in a multinational framework.

This module provide advanced, practical applications of the core concepts introduced earlier in the program.

STRUCTURE

Module 1

Core Concept

Understanding financial knowledge – well-founded, compact and practical  Anyone with management responsibility also makes financial decisions.

Financial Accounting and Analysis

Dive into the essentials of financial accounting, focusing on how to interpret financial statements and understand financial health through ratios and cash flows.

Investment Appraisal and Decision-Making

Learn methodologies for assessing investment opportunities, calculating relevant cash flows, and evaluating the impact on long-term organizational growth.

Making Financing Decisions

Gain insight into and understanding the implications of financing strategies, cost of capital and capital structure.

Manage for Value Creation

Explore frameworks that integrate value creation into everyday management, aligning performance measurement with strategic financial goals.

Operational Efficiency

Create value by managing working capital effectively.
 

Module 2

Making Business Decisions - Valuing and Acquiring a Business

Fundamentals of business valuation and acquisition strategies

This module introduces participants to the fundamentals of business valuation and acquisition strategies. Building on concepts such as financial performance analysis and investment appraisal, it covers techniques for determining the value of a business, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and market comparables. Participants will also explore the strategic considerations and financial implications of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation strategies, and integration planning.

This module provide advanced, practical applications of the core concepts introduced earlier in the program.

Module 3

Making International Business Decisions

Complexities of financial decision-making in an international context

In this session, participants will discuss the complexities of financial decision-making in an international context. Topics include risk management as well as cross-border financing and investment options. Building on earlier discussions of corporate finance and value creation, this module equips participants with the tools to assess and optimize the financial performance of global operations and make informed decisions in a multinational framework.

This module provide advanced, practical applications of the core concepts introduced earlier in the program.

DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

Pricing

Module 1 - Core Concept: EUR 3,490

Module 2 - Making business decisions: EUR 1,300

Module 3 - Making International business decisions: EUR 1,300

(€1,000 per module if booked together with the three-day Core Concept. €1,300 per day for separate bookings.)

Customised programmes

We would be glad to advise you and create a tailor-made company offer on request. Find out more about our corporate offers or write us an email.
 

 

DATES

Dates

2026

May

Module 1: Core Concept

04. – 06.05.2026

(Day 1: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm)

(Day 2 and 3: 9 am - 5 pm)

Module 2:  Making Business Decisions - Valuing and Acquiring a Business

07.05.2026

Module 3:  Making International Business Decisions

08.05.2026

Dates

2026

To be announced

To be announced

DATES

Dates

2026

May

Module 1: Core Concept

04. – 06.05.2026

(Day 1: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm)

(Day 2 and 3: 9 am - 5 pm)

Module 2:  Making Business Decisions - Valuing and Acquiring a Business

07.05.2026

Module 3:  Making International Business Decisions

08.05.2026

Dates

2026

To be announced

To be announced

DATES

Dates

2026

May

Module 1: Core Concept

04. – 06.05.2026

(Day 1: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm)

(Day 2 and 3: 9 am - 5 pm)

Module 2:  Making Business Decisions - Valuing and Acquiring a Business

07.05.2026

Module 3:  Making International Business Decisions

08.05.2026

Dates

2026

To be announced

To be announced

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