Foundations of Finance

Find strength through numbers.

In today's hyper-connected business world, understanding financial and accounting issues are key for career progression in any sector. Get to grips with the fundamentals of both finance and accounting on a global scale in the finance capital of the world at Imperial London. This immersive five day programme equips managers with no formal financial training with the ability to critically analyse finance and accounting practice and make sound business decisions.

Our experienced Finance professors will help you and your international peers to speak the language of global business and develop the skills to intelligently use financial information and key metrics for commercial and career advantage. You'll gain an understanding of the link between operating decisions and financial results and acquire a managerial accounting foundation.

This Finance course in London will develop in you the highly prized ability to think critically and make autonomous decisions for commercial success. You will feel confident in using the language and methods of finance. Your organisation could benefit from greater efficiencies and profitability. A great investment in any language.

Those from any discipline seeking a firm foundation in global finance and accounting such as mid-level, non-finance managers. No previous financial education is required

Programme Introduction and Overview:

Using Financial Information Intelligently:

This session will focus on understanding how accounting numbers come from operating decisions. It will develop an understanding of accounting rules. It will show how to analyse the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet. It will use Diageo as an example.

Welcome to Imperial College Business School, part of one of the world’s leading universities. Our elite status is recognised by our rare triple accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Association of MBAs (AMBA) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). We offer world renowned Postgraduate and Executive Education programmes as well as undergraduate studies for students from other disciplines. Our postgraduate offering includes MBA, Masters and Doctoral programmes as well as our recently launched Global MBA which offers a blended learning experience utilising innovative online teaching tools. By combining cutting-edge thinking and insight with new technology and a research-led approach, we are able to provide our students and staff with an inspirational environment with the aim of developing innovative solutions to real world issues.

Our position in central London, one of the world’s most important financial and cultural centres, continues to attract a high calibre of international students and staff which enhances the global learning experience. It also allows access to leading global organisations and industry experts, providing opportunities for high profile guest lectures and powerful corporate partnerships. Our continuously growing Alumni network currently has 12,000 members in over 125 countries.