Gain practical, working knowledge of the tools and language of finance in general and as they pertain to the management of science and technology. Identify the use—and limitations—of financial tools in making business decisions including capital expansion, funding research and development, and managing working capital. By analyzing the income statement, balance sheet, and source sand uses of funds statement, learn how the business environment and a company’s prior decisions affect reported business performance.
By the end of the course, be able to:
- Participate proactively in financial and funding decisions
- Use company financial statements to make business, investment, and career decisions
- Prepare and communicate the financial part of the Capstone business plan
Testimonials
"The MBS program really helped me leverage my skills as a project manager into IT/cybersecurity. I was able to learn about the industry, network effectively and landed my current position through the program. The Finance & accounting course was particularly helpful in understanding the business side of the industry. The concepts that I learned here were directly applicable at my current job and to my own business." - Zachary Levine, Cybersecurity, MBS'19
Technical Skills
- Finance and accounting
- Financial analysis
Transferable Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Presentations
Experiential Learning
- Analyze and present the financial statements of publicly traded companies
- Examine real-world case studies